Portuguese in Liechtenstein

Last updated

Liechtensteiner Portuguese
Luso-liechtensteinianos (Portuguese)
Portugiesen in Liechtenstein (German)
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg Flag of Portugal.svg
Total population
969
Languages
German, Portuguese
Religion
Predominantly Christianity (Roman Catholicism), Irreligion
Related ethnic groups
Other Portuguese people, Portuguese in Austria, Portuguese in Germany, Portuguese in Switzerland

Portuguese in Liechtenstein (German : Portugiesen in Liechtenstein) are citizens and residents of Liechtenstein who are of Portuguese descent.

Contents

Portuguese in Liechtenstein (also known as Portuguese Liechtensteiners/ Liechtensteiner-Portuguese Community or, in Portuguese, known as Portugueses no Liechtenstein/ Comunidade portuguesa no Liechtenstein/ Luso-liechtensteinianos) are the citizens or residents of Liechtenstein whose ethnic origins lie in Portugal.

Portuguese Liechtensteiners are Portuguese-born citizens with Liechtensteiner citizenship or Liechtensteiner-born citizens of Portuguese ancestry or citizenship.

There were 969 Portuguese citizens residing in Liechtenstein in 2020. [1] It is worth noting that 13 Portuguese have acquired Liechtensteiner citizenship since 2008. [2] The Portuguese constitute approximately 2.44% of the country's population. [3]

History

Location of the two countries within Europe Liechtenstein Portugal Locator.png
Location of the two countries within Europe

The history of the Portuguese community in Liechtenstein is recent and is linked to the Portuguese community in neighbouring Switzerland. In fact, there are no Portuguese missions in the country and the Portuguese living in Liechtenstein are under the authority of Portuguese consular authorities in Switzerland. Between 2008 and 2021 182 Portuguese moved to the country, representing 2.21% of the total number of those who did so. Unsurprisingly, almost half of the migratory movement from Portugal to Liechtenstein occurred during the Portuguese economic crisis. [4] [2] [5]

The demographic breakdown of the Portuguese community in Liechtenstein reveals that most individuals are in the prime of their working years, while there exists a smaller contingent of individuals aged 60 or above. In terms of gender, there is a marginal numerical advantage of males over females, attributable to the fact that specific industries have a greater tendency to employ male expatriate labor. The dominant fields of occupation encompass cleaning services, civil infrastructure development, the hospitality industry, and agriculture. [1]

The community is tight-knitted and has its own cultural centre (Centro Português do Liechtenstein). [6] The community is especially visible when there are football matches involving the Portuguese national football team, which has a strong support throughout the country. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

The two countries enjoy friendly relationships and mutual trust, witnessing stable trade levels at around 0.6 million euros (€) per year, for a Portuguese surplus of 0.4 million euros. [12]

Footballers

 In recent years some Portuguese international footballers have moved to Liechtenstein in order to play for Liechtensteiner clubs. For instance, in 2023 there were 5 Portuguese playing for FC Triesen (Valerio Lage Martins, Sérgio Percina Ferreira, Heitor Ferreira da Fonseca, Luan Oliveira, Hugo Gomes Ferreira), [13] [14] [15] [16] 2 playing for FC Vaduz (Diogo Afonso Cordeiro, Alexandre Manuel Moreira Nunes, ), [17] [18] 4 playing for FC Schaan (Estevan Varela, Igor Miguéis, Justin Pires, Helder Gonçalves) [19] [20] [21] 3 playing for FC Balzers (Ramon Serralva Marques, Dilan Serralva Marques, Vitor Monteiro) [22] [23] [24] and 1 playing for FC Triesenberg (Ricardo Maia).

Portuguese language

The Portuguese language is quite visible in Liechtenstein, due that 2.44% of the country's inhabitants are Portuguese citizens. Interest towards the language remains strong and many kids, especially Portuguese nationals, study Portuguese with help from Portuguese authorities. [25]

As of today, the Portuguese are part of a wider Portuguese-speaking community in Liechtenstein, comprising around 200 Brazilians. [26]

Notable people

The wedding of Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria with Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein, posing with the bride's mother, Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria, nee Infanta of Portugal The wedding of Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria with Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein.jpg
The wedding of Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria with Prince Aloys of Liechtenstein, posing with the bride's mother, Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria, née Infanta of Portugal

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liechtenstein</span> Microstate in the Alps

Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland. It is the sixth smallest country in the world. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of Liechtenstein</span> History of the European country of Liechtenstein

Political identity came to the territory now occupied by the Principality of Liechtenstein in 814, with the formation of the subcountry of Lower Rhætia. Liechtenstein's borders have remained unchanged since 1434, when the Rhine established the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss cantons.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vaduz</span> Capital of Liechtenstein

Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The city, which is located along the Rhine River, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the city. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The city's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, City Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known town in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a larger population.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein</span> Prince of Liechtenstein since 1989

Hans-Adam II is the Prince of Liechtenstein. He is the son of Prince Franz Joseph II and his wife, Countess Georgina von Wilczek. He also bears the titles Duke of Troppau and Jägerndorf, and Count of Rietberg. Under his reign, a 2003 constitutional referendum expanded the powers of the Prince of Liechtenstein. In 2004, Hans-Adam transferred day-to-day governmental duties to his eldest son Hereditary Prince Alois as regent, like his father had granted him in 1984 to prepare him for the role.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein</span> Prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 to 1989

Franz Joseph II was the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein from 25 July 1938 until his death in November 1989.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein</span> Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein

Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein, Countess of Rietberg was born a member of the House of Wittelsbach, with the courtesy title of Duchess in Bavaria, and second in line for the Jacobite succession. She is married to Alois, Hereditary Prince and Regent of Liechtenstein.

Prince Joseph Wenzel of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg is the eldest child of Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein, and his wife, Duchess Sophie Elizabeth Marie Gabrielle in Bavaria, He is also the eldest grandchild of the current ruling prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II, and Countess Marie Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">FC Balzers</span> Association football club in Liechtenstein

FC Balzers is a Liechtensteiner football team based in Balzers. They currently compete in the Swiss 1. Liga, the fourth tier of Swiss football.

The Liechtensteiner Volksblatt was a daily newspaper serving Liechtenstein. It was published by the Liechtensteiner Volksblatt AG, and as of 2015, had a circulation of 9,000 copies.[1] The editorial office was located in Schaan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria</span> Princess Elisabeth of Liechtenstein

Archduchess Elisabeth Amalie of Austria was a daughter of Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria and his third wife Infanta Maria Theresa of Portugal. She was the mother of Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein, and the paternal grandmother of Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein.

Women's football in Liechtenstein faces challenges because it is not amongst the most popular sports for women. However, in recent years there have been national teams formed in various age groups, and the sport is gaining popularity.

This is an index of Liechtenstein related topics.

Events in the year 2007 in Liechtenstein.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liechtenstein Football Championship</span>

In the early 1930s, association football in Liechtenstein was quickly growing in popularity. In 1931, FC Ruggell was founded, whilst in 1932, FC Vaduz, FC Balzers, FC Triesen and FC Schaan were founded. Despite the growing interest of football in Liechtenstein, there was no FA, and hence no league for Liechtenstein, meaning that Liechtensteiner clubs had to play in different leagues,. Due to this, there was no definitive way to decide the champions of the country, and therefore, a group of Liechtensteiner clubs came together to form the Liechtenstein FA.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alfons Goop</span> Liechtenstein politician and Waffen-SS volunteer (1910–1993)

Alfons Goop was a Liechtensteiner politician during World War II. He was the leader of the German National Movement in Liechtenstein from 1940 to 1943, a Nazi Party that aimed to unify with Nazi Germany.

Thomas Hobi is a Liechtensteiner footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for FC Balzers.

Events in the year 2021 in Liechtenstein.

Events in the year 2022 in Liechtenstein.

The 1939 Liechtenstein putsch, also known as the Annexation putsch was an unsuccessful coup d'état by the German National Movement in Liechtenstein designed to provoke Liechtenstein's annexation into Nazi Germany.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fritz Walser</span> President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1919 to 1921

Fritz Walser was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1919 to 1921.

References

  1. 1 2 "Liechtenstein". Portal Diplomático (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Observatório da Emigração". observatorioemigracao.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Bevölkerung". www.statistikportal.li. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Taxa de crescimento do PIB". www.pordata.pt. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Liechtenstein". Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Centro Português do Liechtenstein". Diáspora Lusa (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Rui Jorge: "Há muitos portugueses no Liechtenstein e queríamos uma boa vitória para eles"". www.ojogo.pt (in European Portuguese). 11 October 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  8. ↑ Renascença (10 October 2018). "Rui Jorge só espera resistência do Liechtenstein até ao primeiro golo - Renascença". Rádio Renascença (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "Europeu sub-19: Missão lusitana é evitar surpresas". www.record.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  10. ↑ ""Hattrick? Momento especial por tudo aquilo que passei esta temporada"". Notícias ao Minuto (in Portuguese). 7 June 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  11. ↑ "Martínez quer "gente fresca" frente a Luxemburgo "competitivo"". TSF Rádio Notícias (in European Portuguese). 25 March 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  12. ↑ "Comércio Internacional de mercadorias de Portugal".
  13. ↑ "2. Mannschaft: "4. Liga Dino" mit Derbysieg" (in German). 17 April 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "2. Mannschaft" (in German). 6 February 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  15. ↑ "Gomes Ferreira Hugo" (in German). 30 January 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "4. Mannschaft (Testspiele, kein Meisterschaftsbetrieb)" (in German). 5 June 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "Ostschweizer Fussballverband - Match center". matchcenter.ofv.swiss. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "Ostschweizer Fussballverband - Match center". matchcenter.ofv.swiss. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  19. ↑ "1. Mannschaft | FC Schaan". fcschaan.li. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  20. ↑ "2. Mannschaft | FC Schaan". fcschaan.li. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  21. ↑ "O que leva um português a jogar no Liechtenstein?". Imprensa de Hoje. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  22. ↑ "FC Balzers » 3. Mannschaft" (in German). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  23. ↑ "FC Balzers » 1. Mannschaft" (in German). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  24. ↑ "FC Balzers » 2. Mannschaft" (in German). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  25. ↑ Cruz, Luís (31 May 2023). "Ensino de português na Suíça e Liechtenstein está mais digital". BOM DIA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  26. ↑ "Liechtenstein - Inmigración 2020 | Datosmacro.com". datosmacro.expansion.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 August 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.