Latest news and stories about international relations in daily life in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Superior Council of National Defence has unanimously approved proposals for adjusting deployed national forces and a potential new, unspecified multinational mission following the recent NATO Summit in Ankara.
Portugal is deploying 60 emergency personnel to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes that have resulted in 235 deaths, including six Portuguese citizens, and thousands of injuries.
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.
Delcy Rodríguez expressed gratitude to Emídio Sousa regarding the solidarity shown by Portugal.
Miguel Albuquerque expressed “deep solidarity” and “great concern”, recalling the large Madeiran community in Venezuela. “This event is felt in a particularly close way.”
The webpage provides a broad overview of current news related to Portugal, highlighting various political, social, and international issues. Notably, Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reaffirmed Portugal's unwavering support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, emphasizing continued solidarity. Additionally, there are local concerns such as a family of four in Lisbon losing their caravan home without a solution, and a controversy involving Salesianos de Manique over the quality and legality of food served at a school. The site also reports on regional tensions, such as Isaltino Morais accusing Amadora of invading Oeiras and threatening to build a “wall.” Overall, the content reflects Portugal's active engagement in both domestic issues and international solidarity efforts.
The article highlights Portugal's continued support for Ukraine, with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reaffirming Portugal's “continuous and unwavering” backing to Ukrainian President Zelensky. Additionally, Portugal participated in the EuroDreams contest, which ended without a winner but still awarded prizes to Portugal. The country also faces various domestic issues, including a family with four minors losing their caravan home without a solution, and regional tensions such as Oeiras' mayor Isaltino Morais accusing Amadora of invading Oeiras and threatening to build a “wall.” Overall, Portugal remains active both in international support efforts and addressing local social challenges.
Santa Maria da Feira and Matosinhos are participating this month in the Macau International Gastronomy Forum, whose budget was increased due to the impact of the war in Iran on aviation, it was announced today.
The electoral campaign has begun, with candidates and campaign teams appealing for votes from north to south. But, even before the official period started, the campaign was rocked by the US operation in Venezuela.
