Diplomacy secures release of two detained Portuguese
Expresso reports that Portuguese diplomatic efforts secured the release of two brothers detained abroad amid unrest tied to the Maduro regime; the family only revealed the detentions after the arrest and fears of reprisal remain. The case highlights active consular engagement and possible follow‑up protection or repatriation needs for the released individuals. Portuguese citizens travelling or living abroad should note that consular assistance can be mobilised in crises and follow official travel and safety guidance.
Consular assistance (assistência consular) is help provided by your country’s embassy or consulate abroad—services include reporting a missing citizen, coordinating with local police, emergency travel documents and advice in legal or medical emergencies. Expats should contact consular services immediately for serious incidents, register travel plans when abroad and keep emergency contact details handy.
Sá Pinto's assistant admits to 'fear' experienced in Iran and recounts 'moments of tension'
All foreign members of Esteghlal, whether footballers or other staff, left Iran in the wake of the violent unrest that swept the country. Only Ricardo Sá Pinto, the head coach, remained in the country. In an interview with CNN Portugal, Nuno Morais, Sá Pinto's assistant, described the return to Portugal, thanked the support of the Portuguese Embassy in the country, and recounted 'small moments of tension' in recent days.
Sá Pinto takes refuge at the Portuguese embassy in Iran: "I would prefer not to witness a war again"
Ricardo Sá Pinto, manager of Esteghlal, was one of eight Portuguese nationals who informed the Portuguese embassy in Tehran of their intention to leave the country, at a time when reports of repression against protesters are increasing.
Government monitors Portuguese citizens in Iran and the situation in Greenland
Two Portuguese nationals have asked the government for help to leave Iran because of the instability in the country.
15:00 — Two Portuguese in Iran ask the Portuguese government for help to leave the country
Two Portuguese citizens currently in Iran have requested assistance from the Portuguese government to depart the country.
Two Portuguese nationals have asked for help to leave Iran
Paulo Rangel said he is monitoring the situation of the “residual” Portuguese community living in the country beset by protests. For now, the cases do not give cause for concern for the minister.
Two Portuguese nationals have asked for help to leave Iran because of the violence
Two Portuguese citizens requested assistance to leave Iran amid the violence, seeking help to evacuate the country.
Portugal citizens ask to leave Iran
Home News Portugal citizens ask to leave Iran Portugal citizens ask to leave Iran Two Portuguese citizens who were in Iran have asked the Portuguese government for help to leave, given the violence affecting the country, and the government is monitoring the community, which is “very small,” accor
Daughters of Portuguese-descended man detained in Venezuela question Portuguese government
The daughters of the Portuguese-descended man detained in Venezuela, Juan Ramos, demand that the Portuguese government explain what measures are being taken to secure the release of the detainees. On Saturday several Venezuelan and foreign political prisoners were freed, but none of the four detained Portuguese nationals appear on the list.
Ceará government to cover cost of repatriating body of Brazilian woman murdered in Portugal
The state government of Ceará has announced it will pay for the transfer of the woman's remains back to Brazil after she was killed in Portugal.
Family of nanny killed in Amadora cannot afford to send the body to Brazil
If the body is not claimed within 45 days after being released by the PJ, the burial may be carried out in absentia.
Government of Ceará to pay for repatriation of body of Brazilian nanny killed in Portugal
Lucinete Freitas was killed on 5 December 2025 by her employer, who is also Brazilian, and was found 13 days later by the Polícia Judiciária (Portugal's criminal investigation police). The family cannot afford the roughly €10,000 cost.
Venezuela releases five citizens with dual Portuguese nationality
The number of prisoners released by Venezuela continues to rise, a sign that the country’s new government intends to ease relations with the Trump administration. Reporting live from the Colombia-Venezuela border, special envoy Hugo Capela gave an update on the latest figures for prisoners released.
Nanny killed by employer in Portugal may be buried as a pauper
The family has still not secured the funds, about €10,000, to repatriate Lucinete Freitas's body to Brazil. The deadline for removal is up to 45 days after release by the Judicial Police.
There are at least five Portuguese–Venezuelan political prisoners: "We hope our father will be released"
The family of Juan Francisco Dos Ramos believes the Portuguese–Venezuelan, son of Madeiran parents and a colonel in the National Guard, may be on the list of political prisoners to be released in the coming days. There are at least five Portuguese–Venezuelans recorded as detained for political reasons.
Portuguese community in Venezuela ‘hang in there’
Two days after the extraordinary US attack on Venezuela, and exfiltration of its president and first lady to answer criminal charges in the United States, Portugal’s minister of foreign affairs, The post Portuguese community in Venezuela ‘hang in there’ appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portuguese in Venezuela are anxious
Milú Almeida, president of the Mulher Migrante Association, describes a “very uncertain situation”, but emphasises that, for now, there are no reported Portuguese victims. Listen here.
11:00 — Portuguese national shot by federal agents in the United States
At 11:00, a Portuguese national was reportedly shot by federal agents in the United States.
Portuguese national shot in Baltimore by US immigration police
A Portuguese citizen was one of two people shot and hospitalised. He was reportedly in the country on an expired visa.
What changes for Portuguese people after the deaths in the US?
After the deaths in Boston and at Brown, the Portuguese community was left in shock. In Boston, people are trying to understand what happened. At Brown, calm prevails. Miguel Pinheiro Correia is the guest.
Portugal working with US in shooting case
Home News Portugal working with US in shooting case Portugal working with US in shooting case The Portuguese government has expressed “great sadness and dismay” that the suspect in the murder of physicist Nuno Loureiro and two other people at Brown University in the United States is a Portuguese
