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Portugal is a warm embrace
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An analytical look at how the growing Indian youth population in the country is navigating cultural integration, shifting societal attitudes, and their contributions to fields like badminton and artificial intelligence.
The registration deadline for the 'Friends of Brazil' competition has been extended to 8 May following requests from schools in Portugal. The initiative, promoted by the Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon in partnership with the Guimarães Rosa Institute and the Brazilian Embassy, is open to students from the 5th to 12th grade living in the country. The competition encourages reflection on the friendship between Brazil and Portugal, as well as themes of interculturality and integration. Groups of two to five students, including at least two different nationalities, can submit entries in categories such as handwritten essays, videos, or drawings and paintings. Prizes can reach €500 per group, and teachers from schools with high participation rates are eligible to win a trip to Brazil.
The consulate has pushed back the deadline for entries to the Amigos e Amigas do Brasil competition to 8 May.
Before reaching Lisbon's viewpoints, Rafa Bernardes' music echoed between restaurant tables in Almada, on the south bank of the Tagus, amidst the hustle and bustle of customers and dishes. It was there, on Rua Cândido dos Reis, that the Brazilian returned to playing after seeing his career plans interrupted by the pandemic. Rafa had arrived in Portugal at the end of 2019 to invest in his original music, but with few opportunities, he ended up working as a delivery rider for months, in a routine that started early and lasted over 12 hours. The change began almost spontaneously. During a lunch break, he decided to stop and play. Years later, he is preparing to turn his journey into a live show, scheduled for May 3rd. With voice and guitar, Rafa built a repertoire of covers and original songs in an intimate style. His constant presence opened doors to other spaces in Almada and later to Lisbon, where he began playing in areas like Cais do Sodré. Last year, he obtained a license to perform at the Graça and Senhora do Monte viewpoints. His new show, 'A Rua e Eu' (The Street and I), will be recorded live on May 3rd in Lisbon, marking a turning point in his career.
The Miúdos da Ponte visited the library and made quite a discovery! Fernando Pessoa had heteronyms — poets he invented from scratch, each with a completely different name, life, and writing style. It was as if he were several people in one. Carlos Drummond de Andrade, on the other hand, did not need other names. He had only one voice — but a voice that knew how to express the entire world. And the Miúdos? They discovered that living between Brazil and Portugal is already a way of being many without ceasing to be one. A Pessoa on the outside, a Drummond on the inside — and always on the way to somewhere… within ourselves. DN Brasil is a section of the Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to live in Portugal. The texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. Miúdos da Ponte - Spring has arrived. Miúdos da Ponte and the Friends of Brazil contest.
Gleidson Messias, who came to Portugal in 2004, and his wife, Simone, have been running the Restaurante Popular in Loulé for three years. The decor features recycled materials and mosaics made by him.
Abner González shares his feelings about his time in Portugal, comparing the experience to coming back home.
A reflection on the Portuguese cultural habit of closing businesses for lunch and the positive aspect of taking time to slow down.
Two cups of loyalty, five handfuls of respect, three spoonfuls of laughter, two cans of listening, and a barrel of affection. Dough ready and oven preheated. Respect, listening, laughter, affection. Opinion by Sérgio Ignácio.
The Prime Minister highlights the successful and seamless integration of Brazilian citizens living in Portugal.
Measures to improve the quality of life for migrants and ensure equal rights within an intercultural context will be the topic of discussion.
The President of Cape Verde visited Porto as part of the “Presidency in the Diaspora” initiative and sought to incorporate the desire to look at the Cape Verdean community in the Portuguese city.
An educational look at Portugal's integration and role within the European context.
Viktoriya Silva shares her experience of moving from Ukraine and her deep affection for Portugal, as reported by Região de Leiria.
A chance encounter in a queue for a Mundu Nôbu concert leads to a reflection on the immigrant experience, the power of Brazilian camaraderie, and the importance of building community in a new country. The narrative explores how shared origins and the courage to step out of one's comfort zone foster deep connections among Brazilians living in Portugal, highlighting stories of resilience, cultural exchange, and the human element that transcends borders.
The number of PLA courses held increased from 1,143 in 2020/2021 to 2,887 in 2025.
Rahim is an immigrant from Bangladesh who has been in Portugal since 2021; he began by learning Portuguese via the internet.
The album 'Receita do Povo' by the Brazilian artist brings together influences from Rio funk, afoxé, and electronic music, reflecting his nearly two decades of living with Roma communities in Portugal.
Open to 50 migrants and featuring simultaneous translation into English, registration is free but limited to unemployed migrants residing in the city of Porto.
The initiative focuses on networking and mentoring, bringing together institutions and companies to present practical solutions for integration and employment.
The book 'Migrations', created by students from Portalegre, expresses their vision 'on identity, diversity, and belonging' at a time when children from various countries are arriving in the region.
The new strategy from the Azorean executive will be developed in close coordination with various entities in the sector to ensure a cross-cutting response.
Home News Portugal municipality with action to integrate migrants Portugal municipality with action to integrate migrants The Almeirim City Council approved the Municipal Plan for the Integration of Migrants (PMIM) for 2026-2028, aiming to address the significant growth of the foreign population
Actors Miriam Freeland and Roberto Bomtempo discuss their move from Rio de Janeiro to Oeiras, Portugal, and how they have integrated into the local theatre scene. The couple is currently staging the play 'Tomo suas mãos nas minhas' at the Teatro Independente de Oeiras, fostering a cultural exchange between Brazilian and Portuguese artists.
If, for Freud, faith is born from helplessness, for the immigrant it also becomes a way to reorganise belonging. It is at this point that thought can expand. Opinion by Sérgio Ignácio.
Where could those two beautiful mums have come from, mothers of those little Portuguese children, one in the womb, the other, tiny, on one of their first walks through the street?
There is a small inland parish in the Baixo Alentejo region that has grown in recent years. It now has a larger population and a wide range of cultural offerings. There are more than 50 nationalities in São Martinho das Amoreiras.
Almeirim has just approved a plan to address the growth in immigration. There are already over 3,000 registered immigrants, and the number of foreign citizens living in the municipality has doubled over the last decade.
