Latest news and stories about youth in Portugal for expats and residents.
The book by João Teixeira Lopes reveals the paths of trans and non-binary youth. It is an exercise in empathy that is increasingly necessary, argues the sociologist.
A Próxima Geração has opened applications for a civic leadership programme. The president advocates for youth representation in parliament, local government, and companies.
A survey indicates that over 50% of young people in Portugal within the Gen Z demographic rely on platforms like Uber or Bolt as a safety measure to avoid operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol.
In an interview with PÚBLICO/Renascença, Nuno Melo guarantees that he began focusing on human resources upon taking the helm of the Ministry of Defence.
On the day dedicated to raising awareness against aggressive, intentional, and repeated behaviour, the Bullying.pt project, created in 2022 by psychologist Luís Fernandes, promotes awareness campaigns from preschool to higher education, as well as training for school professionals.
The study analysed the comparative effects of different types of sports involvement—team, individual, and non-participation—on selected variables in youths aged 12 to 18.
Experts warn of the risks to physical and mental health, and of the need to help them find and enjoy activities off-screen.
The Portuguese Society for Health Literacy is promoting “mini health assemblies” in schools to clarify sexually transmitted diseases to students, as nearly 30% of new HIV cases in 2024 occurred in people under 30.
First nights out, first beers, first shots. And the first drunks. Contact with alcohol can begin in adolescence, out of curiosity or peer pressure. How should one react to this?
Banco de Portugal is hosting a contest to raise awareness regarding the lack of financial literacy among young people as they enter the workforce.
Under the idea that “democracy was not born finished”, young people from all over the country were invited to present problems and solutions for their communities. “Practicing Democracy” stimulated dialogue between students and policymakers, resulting in the implementation of some proposals.
The study was conducted on 26,000 people between the ages of 18 and 30 in the EU, Norway, and Iceland. One in five respondents revealed having experienced four or more types of adverse childhood experiences.
A PISA report is not necessary for us to know that there is a growing deficit in students' skills: in science, mathematics, understanding of citizenship, and civic education.
An EU Kids Online network survey reveals that more than 30% of young people in Portugal encounter self-harm content, conspiracy theories, and violent images on social media.
It is mainly at school that young people turn to AI the most. About 47% of respondents use it to write texts or do assignments, while 48% use it to create summaries.
A study has revealed that more than half of children and adolescents in Portugal accessed hate speech on the internet over the last year.
Among the content analysed are conspiracy theories, adult pornography, and violent or repulsive images.
May they never stop believing and may they one day be able to help build the country we all desire.
Time spent online has been increasing over the last decade, as has the proportion of young people who started using the Internet before the age of ten.
More and more young people are revealing that they started using the internet before the age of ten. Usage time is also increasing, particularly for social media, searches, or watching videos, films, or tutorials. This is one of the conclusions of the most recent survey of young participants in National Defence Day. Participation in this questionnaire was voluntary and anonymous.
The pilgrimage “Let's Go Together to WYD Seoul 2027” has surpassed one thousand registrants. The Portuguese Episcopal Conference stated that the number “reflects the desire of Portuguese youths to begin their journey.”
The Portuguese Youth Pastoral service has reached over 1,000 registrations for World Youth Day 2027, coinciding with the celebration of International Youth Day.
Teenagers are creating nude images of classmates using Artificial Intelligence. Authorities have received several complaints regarding the manipulation of photographs shared in WhatsApp groups. Psychologist Margarida Cordo states that the young people have no concept of the impact they are having on the victims.
Teenagers are creating images of naked classmates using Artificial Intelligence. Authorities have received several complaints regarding the manipulation of photographs shared in WhatsApp groups. Nuno Mateus Coelho, a cybersecurity expert, warns about the impunity that exists in these cases.
The Portuguese government is extending its ban on smartphone use in schools to include pupils up to the ninth year of education, citing evidence that the restrictions improve behaviour and The post Portugal extends school smartphone ban to pupils up to ninth grade appeared first on Portugal Resident.
From August 1st to 9th, Covilhã will host young people and youth workers from Europe for a week of training, workshops, and artistic activities focused on inclusion and citizenship.
The Pope addresses a message to young people in Portugal during the Lamego/Rejoice event.
Pedro Carvalho discusses the mission of reaching a larger youth audience with the Gospel.
