“Study and Research in Portugal” The Study and Research in Portugal Program presents Portugal to the world as an ideal destination for studying and/or research activities, a country at the forefront of technological developments, with the perfect combination of cultural traditions and European lifestyle. An open, welcoming and inclusive country, Portugal values its multicultural richness …
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Portugal was founded in 1143, the year the Treaty of Zamora was signed. This treaty, signed between Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, and Afonso VII of León and Castile, recognized Portugal’s legal status as an independent kingdom. In 1179, this status was confirmed by Pope Alexander III. During the 12th and 13th centuries, …