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Brazilian nationals now account for one in every ten residents in Braga, reflecting years of sustained migration to the northern city. The demographic growth has contributed to the local economy and boosted student rolls in municipal schools. However, local authorities and service providers report that the population expansion has also added pressure to regional housing availability and public infrastructure.
With a record number of votes, the winners of the Atlantic Star Award were announced on Sunday, March 1st. In this third edition, over 60,000 people voted online. The awards gala at the Sá Bandeira theatre in Porto was also fully booked. Created by entrepreneur Higor Cerqueira, the award has established itself as one of the main cultural and social events for the Brazilian community in Europe, celebrating the journeys of immigrants who have reinvented themselves and made their mark in various fields. “With the Atlantic Star, we show that the immigrant community is organized, relevant, and an active part of European society, contributing with work, culture, and innovation to the countries where they live. We are very happy with the success of another edition of the award,” said Cerqueira. Check out the winners in each category: - Excellence in Services: Tattooanjos - Taste and Gastronomy: Tempero de Mainha - Legal Support: Lawyer Thamyres Farias - Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Elaine Paiva Hair Beauty - Podcast and Information: Podcast História de Imigrante - Immigrant Family in Portugal: Ka em Portugal - Travel: Becca Pires - Education and Self-Development: Nicolly Dias - Lifestyle in Portugal: Talitta Suescun - Immigrant Family in Europe: Bora com Tudo Portugal - Tips across Europe: Mikaelly Albuquerque - Alvorada: Luciana em Portugal - Creative Communication: Kezzia Correa - Humor: Ray Melo - Tips Portugal: Arthur Zenaide
The singer from Rio de Janeiro, Leo Middea, who lived in Lisbon for six years, returns to perform in the country where he was subjected to xenophobic attacks after finishing second in the Festival da Canção de Portugal.
