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The participation of the Royal House in special public acts of the republic is justified by a historical legitimacy, grounded in the commitment it made to national institutions and the people.
The article reports that the political parties CDS and Chega in Portugal are proposing to ban “ideological flags” or flags from other countries from being displayed on public buildings. This initiative aims to restrict the display of flags that may carry ideological messages or represent foreign nations in public spaces, reflecting ongoing debates about national identity and public decorum. The proposal has garnered attention within Portuguese political discourse, highlighting tensions around symbolism and patriotism.
It was just past 13:00 when António José Seguro arrived at the Jerónimos Monastery to fulfil another item on the agenda. At the site, the President of the Republic, as tradition dictates, laid a wreath at the tomb of Luís Vaz de Camões.
In 1970, the census surprised Portugal with only 8.6 million residents, fewer than expected, revealing a trend of emigration. Over 180,000 Portuguese left that year, fleeing poverty, the Colonial War, and the regime. Emigration was seen as a sign of backwardness, shaping the country's identity. By 2020, the UN estimated around 2.1 million people born in Portugal living abroad, about 21% of the resident population, up from 9-10% in 1970. Despite Portugal's enrichment and integration into Europe, this trend of emigration has continued. The ease of leaving Portugal and living legally in other countries has increased, with significant wage disparities prompting many to seek better opportunities abroad. The emergence of low-cost airlines has made travel more accessible, leading to a new type of emigrant who moves between countries for work without severing ties to Portugal. While Portugal experiences record emigration, it also sees more immigrants than ever before, raising questions about the political responsibility to manage these dual realities effectively. The political discourse framing immigration as a threat contrasts sharply with the data showing that a significant portion of the population is now living abroad, highlighting the complexity of national identity and economic reliance on foreign labour.
Portuguese artist Rueffa will showcase elements of Portugal's national identity at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
A reflection on immigration, emigration and the role of descendants in shaping Portuguese identity. Opinion by Amanda Rattes.
An opinion piece drawing parallels between Portuguese society and the moral and social decay depicted in Eça de Queirós's novel 'Os Maias', arguing that the nation mirrors the family's decadence.
The President of the Republic said on Wednesday in the European Parliament that 'there are no pure Portuguese, there are diverse Portuguese', stressing that the country was formed 'in a melting pot of ethnicities, cultures and religions'. In a speech to the European Parliament, at a commemorative session marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal and Spain's accession to the then European Economic Community ...
The President of the Republic takes part in the ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the EEC.
The President of the Republic attends the ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal's accession to the European Union.
An alleged piece attributed to political commentator Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles has been circulating online claiming that 'Portugal has no culture or values worthy of respect'. However, the text has been doctored.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa referenced writer Eça de Queirós and urged Portugal to aim for a future that is better than its past.
