April 28, 2026
On April 27, 2026, the signing ceremony of the partnership protocol between the Portuguese Diaspora Council and the Cascais Municipality took place, reinforcing the Municipality’s support for the Council’s mission and work. The session was held in the Salão Nobre of the Town Hall and was attended by the President of the Council’s Board, António Calçada de Sá, and Councillors of Portugal in the World, as well as the Mayor of Cascais, Nuno Piteira Lopes, and the remaining members of the municipal executive.
The agreement provides for support for the Council’s initiatives, such as the EurAfrican Forum and the Annual Meeting of the Portuguese Diaspora Council, as well as the continued location of the organization’s headquarters in Cascais and the allocation of municipal financial support. This moment marks the continuation of a strong relationship, built over several years, based on trust, a shared vision, and commitment to Portugal.
April 21, 2026
As part of the partnership between the Portuguese Diaspora Council and Jornal de Negócios, Mariana Carriço, Head of Category at L'Oréal Spain and Portugal, shares her journey since leaving Portugal, as well as her perspective on the role of the Portuguese diaspora as a bridge for international business.
April 16, 2026
On April 15, the Chairman of the Board, António Calçada de Sá, was received in a private audience by His Excellency the President of the Republic, Dr António José Seguro, in what was the first audience with the new Head of State.
April 14, 2026
As part of the partnership between the Portuguese Diaspora Council and Jornal de Negócios, Sílvia Renda, Chief Advisor & Head of Government Relations at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and a member of the Portuguese Diaspora Council in Australia, shares insights into her international journey since leaving Portugal at the age of 16. 1 – What led you to leave Portugal?I left Portugal at just 16 years old, accompanying my...