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Letting go of an entire life story built elsewhere, which no longer belongs to your current reality. Keep this in mind if you decide to move to another country of your own free will. An opinion piece by Tatiana Nascimento.
After noticing a lack of cultural activities in Setúbal for her 2-year-old daughter, Mariana Serafim now promotes experiences in theatre, music, dance, literature, and visual arts, without a pedagogical focus.
Once again, our characters are dealing with the stumbling blocks of the Portuguese language. Bibi learns in practice that starting over is just trying again. From 'bondinho' to 'elétrico', from a shy accent to the right word, the Kids from the Bridge celebrate every small victory of daily Luso-Brazilian life. Every immigrant knows this dance of words – and every success is a reason for pride. DN Brasil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to live in Portugal. The texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. Kids from the Bridge - red card for racism. Kids from the Bridge - Letter to the sun.
Being here is a choice. I untie what binds me at the edges of the extremes and learn to walk at the meeting point between continents. Opinion piece by Vivien Merciel Suarez.
This article highlights Portugal's 40th anniversary of joining the European Community (now the European Union), commemorated with a special postage stamp issued by CTT. Paulo Rangel praised former Prime Minister Cavaco Silva for his pivotal role during Portugal's first decade of European integration, emphasizing his enthusiasm, discipline, and leadership in positioning Portugal as a respected partner within the EU. Rangel underscored Cavaco Silva's significant influence on Portugal's image and integration process, noting that his efforts helped establish Portugal as an equal member of the EU. The event also featured a stamp depicting the 1985 Treaty of Accession signing, symbolizing Portugal's commitment to Europe.
These results “confirm the Municipality's role in promoting an informed, safe, and community-oriented integration,” highlighted the councillor responsible for the migration sector.
While in Brazil the terms 'café' or 'café com leite' are enough to get by in coffee shops, in Portugal you need to adapt to a dictionary full of curiosities.
Adding cultures together is not about erasing differences; it is about transforming them into a common ground. Integrating means taking responsibility for the space one occupies. Opinion piece by Sérgio Ignácio.
Living in Lisbon and dreaming of getting married? Applications are now open for the 'St. Anthony's Weddings', held on June 12th, the feast day of the patron saint of marriage. Immigrants residing in the city are eligible to apply for one of the 16 free spots available for civil or religious ceremonies. The initiative, organised by the Lisbon City Council and EGEAC, includes a selection process with interviews. Applications close on March 20th.
Home News Associations criticise AIMA fees increase Associations criticise AIMA fees increase The main immigrant associations in Portugal criticised the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) 's increase in fees, previously reported by The Portugal News.
Home News Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring The Lagos City Council, through CLAIM (Local Centre for Support to the Integration of Migrants), is organising a clarification session on 26 February dedicated to the hiring of foreign workers.
Home News Understanding Portugal’s 1. 5 million immigrants Understanding Portugal’s 1. 5 million immigrants New data provide a deeper look at Portugal’s more than 1.
A reflection on immigration, emigration and the role of descendants in shaping Portuguese identity. Opinion by Amanda Rattes.
The Chinese community in Portugal increased from 3,282 in 2000 to 23,025 in 2021.
Home Community A community for integration in Portugal A community for integration in Portugal The Lisbon Project was founded in 2017 to facilitate the integration of immigrants and refugees from around the world into Portuguese society.
Home News Migrants represent 10% of Portugal population Migrants represent 10% of Portugal population In an interview with SAPO, Estefânia Silva and Joana Tropa reveal that, according to AIMA data, migrants will represent 10% of the Portuguese population by 2025.
We are a mild-mannered and very welcoming people. I believe we all have a bit of a taxi-driver streak, because whenever someone approaches us, whatever language they speak, a Portuguese is a Portuguese and finds a way to be understood. Out comes a “Good morning”, a “Bonjour”, a “Buenos días”, a “Buongiorno”, a “Guten Morgen”, a “Bom dia”, a ...
Home News More investment needed where more immigrants are in Portugal More investment needed where more immigrants are in Portugal The Migration Observatory ( OM) has called for greater public investment in municipalities with higher immigrant populations and for migration data to be incorporate
Available on social media, the platform focuses on creating 'digital tools' to support immigrants' interaction with Portuguese society, as well as providing ongoing communication through social networks.
A Brazilian living in Portugal has launched a project to help immigrant students and researchers improve their academic and scientific writing. The initiative offers workshops, mentoring and language support to increase chances of publication and ease integration into the research community.
Home News AIMA Mission Structure was an “Exemplary Operation” AIMA Mission Structure was an “Exemplary Operation” The Secretary of State for Immigration has stated that the Mission Structure of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum ( AIMA) constituted one of the “most exemplary operati
The presence of immigrants in an area reduces crime, which goes against public perceptions, warned the recent winner of the world’s largest criminology prize, Charis Kubrin.
An award-winning researcher states that the presence of immigrants in a neighbourhood lowers crime levels.
The presence of immigrants in a given area reduces crime, which contradicts public perceptions, warned the US researcher and recent recipient of the world’s most prestigious criminology prize, Charis Kubrin, today.
