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The Futurália organisation must take a clear and unequivocal stance regarding the messages presented at the Chega youth party stand at the fair.
The content of the messages led the ICS to issue a 'statement regarding the discriminatory posters'.
The article highlights a community-focused initiative in Portugal where the “Hospital dos Pequeninos” returns to Lousada to conduct playful health check-ups for preschool children using toy dolls representing “sick” children. Additionally, the webpage features various local news updates from the Vale do Sousa region, including the expansion of a request-based transportation service to five municipalities, celebrations for the Municipal Firefighter Day in Penafiel, and educational and volunteer programs such as the Politécnico do Porto's engagement with students and Felgueiras' call for volunteer mentors to support youth through the Gulbenkian Aprender program.
Trial of teacher accused of mistreatment continues on the 23rd with closing arguments.
Évora will be the European Capital of Culture in 2027.
The initiative involves students aged 3 to 18.
The “Spring Break” operation covers schools from 9th to 12th grade and includes actions at the borders with Spain, with support from the Guardia Civil and the French Gendarmerie Nationale.
Cáritas highlights the issue of poverty that is often overlooked in statistics, focusing on vulnerable groups such as those with lower education levels, single-parent families, individuals with disabilities, and immigrants who face challenges in the labor market.
The investment will be applied in sectors such as health, education, improvement of the judicial and public finance systems, combating poverty, and energy transition.
This article provides an overview of Portugal's social sustainability as part of the SGI 2024 report. Key points include: 1. Overall Ranking: Portugal is positioned at 20th place globally in social sustainability, indicating moderate performance among OECD and EU countries. 2. Education: The country faces challenges with low educational attainment, teacher shortages, and declining student performance, despite policies aimed at improving access and quality. 3. Poverty and Social Support: Rising housing costs and insufficient social transfers contribute to persistent poverty, especially among children and the elderly. While social benefits exist, issues like homelessness and high non-take-up rates remain. 4. Healthcare: Portugal has a resilient health system with universal access, but faces strains from staff shortages, aging infrastructure, and regional disparities. Efforts are underway to modernize through digital investments. 5. Gender Equality: The government has a comprehensive strategy promoting gender equality, but challenges like the widening gender pay gap persist. 6. Migration: Portugal has progressive policies supporting migrant integration, with high rankings in migrant inclusion and citizenship rights, though enforcement and social attitudes still face hurdles. 7. Family and Children: Policies support parental leave and childcare, but shortages in daycare places and demographic aging pose ongoing issues. 8. Pensions: The pension system aims to prevent old-age poverty but faces long-term sustainability challenges due to demographic shifts and rising expenditures. 9. Social Inclusion and Basic Needs: Efforts to ensure equitable access to essential services are ongoing, but rising homelessness and disparities in service quality highlight gaps. 10. International Development: Portugal’s foreign aid and capacity-building efforts in low- and middle-income countries are modest, with a focus on Portuguese-speaking nations, but overall contributions remain limited. In summary, Portugal demonstrates strong commitments in areas like migrant inclusion and gender equality, but faces significant challenges in education, housing, and health system sustainability that impact its social development.
This article discusses the benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa program, focusing on healthcare and education. It highlights that Golden Visa holders and their dependents have access to Portugal's public healthcare system (SNS), which is known for its quality and affordability. The article also covers education benefits, including access to both public and private schools, as well as opportunities for higher education. It also compares the benefits of the Portugal Golden Visa to similar programs in other EU countries.
Home News Portugal to train more health professionals Portugal to train more health professionals The two health schools at the University of Porto ( U.
For decades, Portugal and Brazil have maintained a relationship marked by both historical and cultural ties. Today, however, this affinity evolves into something much more relevant: an economic and scientific partnership capable of transforming education, health, and technology into engines of global growth and innovation. The Atlantic thus ceases to be a barrier and becomes a bridge of knowledge, with cultural affinity now transforming into strategic synergy. In a world where innovation depends on collaborative ecosystems, the Luso-Brazilian relationship takes on new contours. Portugal seeks to cement its position as a European hub for science, education, and technology, while Brazil asserts itself as an emerging power in biomedical research and a large-scale Latin market. This complementarity creates the opportunity to build an axis of innovation and internationalisation of companies, higher education, scientific knowledge sharing, and the exchange of highly qualified professionals. According to the Brazilian Franchise Association, in 2024, Portugal was only behind the United States in the ranking of preferred destinations for Brazilian companies to internationalise. The close relationship between the two countries creates a virtuous effect through the continuous circulation of knowledge, where each educational context enriches the other with diverse approaches and perspectives. This flow of skills reinforces the modernisation of practices, the adoption of emerging technologies, and strengthens the Luso-Brazilian talent network. Thus, it is urgent to view internationalisation as a strategy for shared growth. The first step towards internationalisation is a well-executed market study, an essential basis for success. Additionally, commercial vision is key to achieving this goal. In 2023, the two countries, through Apex (Brazilian Agency for Export Promotion) and AICEP (Agency for Investment and Foreign Trade of Portugal), signed an economic cooperation agreement in the markets of CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries), promoting internationalisation and stimulating bilateral trade and investment flows. By aligning priorities, Portugal and Brazil have the capacity to create a true corridor of internationalisation, research, and innovation within a single ecosystem. In the health sector, this model redefines how learning and practice occur, strengthening skills and exponentially broadening professional horizons. The transatlantic bridge begins in institutions that no longer just train students but also innovators. With the intersection of curricula and specialised courses, Portugal and Brazil can (and should) not only export but also build knowledge. The demand for Portuguese professionals for advanced training in Brazilian institutions, driven by linguistic proximity, scientific reputation, and specialised educational offerings, shows how this bridge is already functioning well. According to the latest data from the Order of Dentists, Portugal has a ratio of one dentist per 814 inhabitants, placing it in a very favourable position, as the World Health Organisation recommends one dentist per 1500-2000 inhabitants. Thus, this internationalisation gains even more strength, providing the opportunity to enhance the training of highly qualified professionals, promote the circulation of scientific and technological knowledge, and create a collaborative ecosystem that benefits both Portugal and Brazil. Education, technology, and health now speak a new common language: that of innovation. Portugal and Brazil are uniquely positioned today to shape this global axis as protagonists of internationalisation and complementarity between the two markets. The transatlantic bridge already exists. The next step is to expand it to become the engine of transformation for the coming decades.
Home News AIMA has new plans for students AIMA has new plans for students In a post on social media, AIMA reveals that “holders of student residence permits who have not completed their study plan and are currently working” may now apply for “a temporary residence permit. ” By Bruno G.
A discussion on the importance of learning from climate disasters, emphasizing that investing in education and prevention is more cost-effective than the expenses incurred in reconstruction efforts after such events.
Home News Schools closed and road disruptions as severe weather hits Portugal Schools closed and road disruptions as severe weather hits Portugal Schools in Alcácer do Sal will remain closed today and Friday due to worsening weather conditions, affecting more than 1,000 students, who will continu
Schools in the municipality of Leiria will remain closed until Tuesday due to damage caused by bad weather, the Leiria City Council announced today.
The Council of Ministers approved on Thursday a decree-law allowing universities and polytechnics to return to requiring only a single entrance exam.
Local authorities have closed schools and suspended classes across five municipalities in the Guarda district. Details on the duration and the reasons for the measures have not yet been confirmed; residents should follow official updates for when lessons will resume.
The municipality of Miranda do Corvo has closed its schools.
News update at 23:00 — Due to bad weather, Torres Vedras will close its schools this Wednesday.
Decisions to suspend school transport and classes were taken on Thursday
More than 30,000 teachers were covered.
The general strike which the government tried valiantly to dismiss as “inexpressive” is still causing hiccups today with “high participation in both education and university and polytechnic canteens”. This may The post “Inexpressive” general strike spills over to public sector for Friday appeared first on Portugal Resident.
