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Tech Talent Competition: Portugal Enters the Global Skilled Migration Race

In the past decade, the global competition for tech talent has reached new heights, with countries vying to attract the best and brightest professionals in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), software development, cybersecurity, and data science. Portugal, long known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes, has been making strides in positioning itself […]

Economic Recovery Signals: First Signs of Immigration Stabilization

After enduring years of economic hardship, austerity measures, and the aftershocks of the 2008 financial crisis, Portugal is experiencing signs of recovery. One of the significant outcomes of this recovery is the stabilization of immigration patterns. Following the Troika bailout (2011–2014), which forced Portugal to implement austerity measures, the country faced high unemployment, strained public […]

The Sephardic Nationality Law: Opening New Paths to Portuguese Citizenship

In recent years, Portugal has made significant strides toward reconciling with its Jewish communities, particularly descendants of those expelled during the Inquisition in the 15th century. One of the most notable steps in this direction was the introduction of the Sephardic Nationality Law in 2015, which offered Portuguese citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews who […]

Rural Portugal: Newcomers Reviving Inland Communities

As Portugal continues to recover from the 2008 financial crisis, the demographic and economic shift has seen a rising trend of migrants moving to rural Portugal. While major cities like Lisbon and Porto have long been the primary destinations for immigrants, rural regions are now benefiting from an influx of newcomers. These immigrants are playing […]

Portugal after the Crisis: Immigration and Economic Recovery

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Portugal faced significant economic challenges. The effects were not just felt in financial markets but also rippled through the country’s immigration patterns. As the country worked towards recovery, migration trends shifted, with a notable change in the type of immigrants entering Portugal. In this article, we will […]

Migrant Days Festival 2009

MIGRANT DAYS Festival 2009 THE Migrant Women PROJECT Three Festivals for Intercultural Dialogue The MIGRANT WOMEN project came from an idea of ​​the coordinator of ilCAntinonearteTeatride Montepulciano, district of Siena, later developed by three European co-organisers, Motus (Siena, Italy), BollywoodPictures (Lisbon, Portugal) and ZecoraUraTheatre (London, United Kingdom ). THE THEMES Immigration, integration, intercultural dialogue between […]

“Chinese Stores and Other Businesses”

On the 15th of May at 18:00 on the 4th floor of the Museu do Oriente, another session of DIALOGUES AND TRAVEL – ASIAN COMMUNITIES IN PORTUGAL, an initiative promoted by Fundação Oriente and coordinated by Jorge Macaísta Malheiros (Professor of the Center for Geographical Studies at the Faculty of Letters of the University of […]

Final Declaration of the 20th Conference of the European Foundation Center

Final Declaration of the 20th Conference of the European Foundation Center Rome Conference participants highlight the need to respect human rights Rome, May 16, 2009 – At the closing session of the 20th Annual Conference of the European Foundation Center (CEF), delegates approved, by acclamation, a declaration confirming their agreement with the sentiments expressed by […]

Municipal Practices 2009

Distinction for Best Municipal Practices 2009 Applications are now open for the Distinction for the best municipal practices 2009 The Immigration Platform announces the opening of the Distinction for Best Municipal Practices competition. All Municipal Councils that have developed active policies or initiatives in the field of reception and integration of immigrants in 2008 can […]

Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year Award

This initiative of the Immigration Platform aims to reward immigrants who have distinguished themselves for their entrepreneurial and responsible role in the context of Portuguese society, and who are examples of proactive and innovative integration and, eventually, encourage cooperation between their countries of origin and Portugal. The recipients of this Contest are immigrants who: do […]