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The government has rejected claims of discrimination against Portuguese citizens living abroad regarding access to property reconstruction funds. The Ministry clarified that support is available for primary residences but excludes second homes (segunda habitação). Property owners residing abroad should note that these subsidies are restricted to permanent dwellings and do not apply to holiday homes in Portugal.
Air fares from France shot up after the storm, but many emigrants made their way by road. Arminda came from Lyon because she hadn’t been able to speak to her mother for several days.
The government has confirmed that emigrants who were impacted by the recent fires will be included in the compensation process.
The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio de Sousa, anticipates that Portuguese emigrants in Venezuela will very likely struggle to return to Portugal to spend Christmas with their families.
