Latest news and stories about diplomacy in daily life in Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal has secured a seat on the UN Security Council, positioning itself as a diplomatic bridge-builder and advocate for smaller nations amidst global geopolitical fragmentation and institutional paralysis.
António José Seguro conducts his first official foreign visit in Madrid, where he is scheduled to meet with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to discuss bilateral relations.
Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities Emídio de Sousa arrives in Venezuela to meet with the Foreign Minister and families of detained Portuguese-Venezuelans.
The Hungarian Ambassador to Portugal paid a visit to the city of Santiago do Cacém.
The President of the Republic of Brazil spent about six hours in Portuguese territory. At lunch with President António José Seguro, he had tomato soup and baked cod with vegetables.
PS Secretary-General José Luís Carneiro travels to Caracas today for a visit to Venezuela that runs until Sunday, during which he will meet with representatives of the Portuguese community, government officials, and the National Assembly.
The article highlights Portugal's ongoing support for Ukraine amidst the conflict, with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reaffirming Portugal’s “continuous and unwavering” backing to Ukrainian President Zelensky. It also covers various local issues, such as a family of four in Lisbon losing their caravan without a solution, and tensions between Oeiras and Amadora municipalities, with Isaltino de Morais accusing Amadora of invasion and threatening to build a “wall.” Additionally, there are reports of youth disturbances near a Lisbon school and other regional developments. Overall, the focus is on Portugal's diplomatic stance and local community challenges.
The webpage features multiple brief news updates related to Portugal. Key highlights include Portugal's continued support for Ukraine, with President Seguro reaffirming Portugal's “continuous and unwavering” backing to Zelensky. Additionally, Portugal participated in the EuroDreams contest, where, despite no winners, the country received some prizes. Other local issues mentioned involve a family of four losing their caravan home without a solution, and regional tensions between Oeiras and Amadora, with Isaltino accusing Amadora of invasion and threatening to build a “wall.” Overall, the content covers Portugal's diplomatic stance, participation in international events, and local community concerns.
The Portuguese government summoned Iran's ambassador based in Lisbon.
João Cotrim de Figueiredo had lunch on Sunday with the Danish ambassador to Portugal to discuss Greenland, and visited the Setúbal market, where he challenged Marques Mendes to raise the level of his campaign.
US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The Portuguese government is monitoring the situation and is asking the Portuguese community to stay at home. We are following the unfolding tensions between Washington and Caracas here.
