Latest news and stories about multiculturalism in Portugal for expats and residents.
This article discusses the necessity for nursing education, research, and health service organization to adapt to the multicultural realities of society. It emphasizes the importance of aligning these aspects with the diverse needs of patients to improve healthcare outcomes.
Actor Welket Bungué attended the second edition of the Tribeca Festival Lisbon. From Brazil to London, from Cronenberg to Netflix, this “art professional” is a citizen of the world. Multifaceted, international, sharp-witted, and fluent in many languages, he wants to see the country become increasingly open to diversity. Revisit this episode of “No Último Episódio”, originally published on October 31, 2025.
Building a solid regional identity and promoting multiculturalism are among the challenges for the Central Region for the next decade, as defined in the Regional Spatial Planning Programme (PROT) for the Centre.
The Marrazes school cluster in Leiria is gaining national recognition for its inclusive approach to multiculturalism. With 32% of its 2,500 students coming from 37 different countries, the school has developed a pedagogical 'welcome kit'—a booklet illustrated by students that helps immigrant children navigate school life and local culture. Led by social worker Patrícia Oliveira, the initiative has expanded into nine languages and is now being adopted by other schools across Portugal as a model for integration and combating xenophobia.
A contrast between dismissing ignorant voices and actively welcoming diversity.
The Christmas season will continue to be celebrated despite a rise in foreign pupils who do not identify with the tradition. The idea of marking Ramadan, however, is not universally supported.
