Government: Consular assistance news in Portugal

Diplomacy secured the release of two Portuguese brothers

9 a.m. USA announce "historic agreement" with Venezuela

On social media, Donald Trump is already calling it the largest oil deal in world history. Additionally, the death toll from the flooding that hit Nepal and Tibet has risen to 633.

Livre questions Government regarding Portuguese citizen detained by ICE in the US for nearly a month

Hugo Freitas de Sousa, 39, a native of the Azores, was reportedly detained at the border between Canada and the United States while returning from a short stay in the Azores.

Livre questions Government regarding Portuguese citizen detained by ICE

Hugo Freitas de Sousa, 39, a native of the Azores, has been held in Tacoma since being intercepted at the US-Canada border, despite holding a valid visa.

Nepal: Video captures the moment of the flood impact

Footage captured by a surveillance camera shows the impact of a wave of mud and water on buildings at the border crossing between Nepal and China, which caused a human tragedy this Wednesday.

Wildfires in France: around 3,000 Portuguese citizens and people of Portuguese descent moved to reception centres

Portuguese authorities are monitoring the situation

Government supports the repatriation process of the two Portuguese women who died in Spain

The Portuguese government is providing assistance for the transfer of the remains of two Portuguese citizens who passed away in Spain.

40 Portuguese crew members stranded in Caracas following earthquakes. Return date still uncertain

Forty Portuguese nationals from three aviation crews are stranded in Caracas after two earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck central Venezuela on Wednesday, the president of the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) told ECO on Thursday. The situation involves 11...

Portuguese in Venezuela: TAP crew saw hotel collapse

TAP crew members were in Caracas when the two earthquakes were felt. From the vast Portuguese community in Venezuela, no victims are known yet, but the Government does not rule out the possibility.

Earthquakes in Venezuela. Hotel where TAP crew were staying collapsed. One of them suffered minor injuries

The hotel housing a TAP crew in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas collapsed following strong earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that struck the South American country, according to Ricardo Penarróias, president of the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel, speaking to Antena 1. The representative stated that the crew members are physically well, with only one person suffering minor injuries while exiting the damaged hotel. Although they did not sustain serious injuries, the crew members are emotionally shaken, stressed, frightened, and eager to return to Portugal, Penarróias added. They have only the clothes on their backs and no documentation, having had to leave in a hurry. Secretary of State for Communities Emídio Sousa confirmed to Antena 1 that the TAP crew members suffered minor injuries but have since been rehoused. Earthquakes in Venezuela: Government has information that at least five Portuguese citizens are missing. Earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude in Venezuela leave at least 164 dead. Portugal is sending a team of 53 people.

Flotilla. Portuguese activist detained in Libya has arrived in Turkey

The Portuguese activist who was detained in Libya has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey. The confirmation comes from the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Portugal visits activist imprisoned in Libya for the first time

Ana Margarida was detained at the end of May while on a humanitarian convoy heading to Gaza. The trial for the 'crime of demonstration' could take weeks.

Activists imprisoned in Libya, including a Portuguese national, receive another 30 days of detention. MFA says Ana Baptista is “physically well”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells Expresso that it has maintained “close contact with the Portuguese citizen's family members, and has already summoned the Libyan embassy in Lisbon to the ministry twice.”

Flotilla: Portuguese activists detained by Israel expected to be deported this Thursday

The activists, whose vessel was intercepted by Israel, were participating in a humanitarian mission bound for Gaza.

8am. Ruben Amorim will not be the Benfica coach

The agency states in a press release that news linking Ruben Amorim's name to SLB is speculation. Furthermore, the International Flotilla Organization accuses Israel of mistreating detained activists.

“They are not terrorist groups”: Israel detained two Portuguese citizens who were on a humanitarian flotilla

Beatriz Bartilotti and Gonçalo Reis Dias had already been at sea for weeks when they were detained by the Israeli Army this Monday. Their families tell Expresso about the hours of uncertainty they are experiencing and are asking the Government to act without passivity. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells Expresso that it is monitoring the case, and the Portuguese Medical Association is applying pressure for the release of the two Portuguese citizens.

Venezuela continues to violate the rights of dual citizens

Venezuela continues to violate international conventions and the rights of foreigners and dual citizens, including Portuguese nationals, detained for political reasons by denying consular access, the Venezuelan Program for Education and Action in Human Rights (Provea) warned today.

West Bank. Montenegro seeks justice for attack on Portuguese woman

A 25-year-old activist was assaulted by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The Prime Minister guarantees that “everything that needs to be done” will be done.

Portuguese woman attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank is "well and safe"

Two activists, one Portuguese and one American, were assaulted and robbed in the West Bank, where they were volunteering. The Portuguese government stated that the 25-year-old citizen is doing well.

Portuguese woman assaulted by Israelis is "well and safe"

The incident occurred in an area frequently targeted by settlers in the Jordan Valley. An American woman and a Palestinian citizen were also attacked, with the latter allegedly being a victim of sexual assault.

Portuguese woman beaten and robbed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Government guarantees she is "well and safe"

A 25-year-old Portuguese citizen was allegedly pushed and pulled by her hair during the attack

Second Portuguese national released in Venezuela

A Portuguese–Venezuelan doctor, the son of a Madeiran father, was released after about three and a half months of detention in Venezuela.

Family of political prisoner in Venezuela pleads with the Portuguese government to free Jaime Macedo

A letter written by Jaime dos Reis Macedo's wife contains three 'firm' requests to be made to the Portuguese government.

Portugal highlights 'extraordinary' coordination in investigation into death of Portuguese national in Maputo

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation said today there had been 'absolutely extraordinary' coordination between Portugal and Mozambique in the investigation into the death of Portuguese national Pedro Ferraz, while the African country thanked Portugal for its support.

Released Luso–Venezuelan asks Portugal for greater resolve in defending political prisoners

Carla da Silva, a 42-year-old Luso–Venezuelan citizen, was released after six years in prison in Venezuela, where she had been sentenced to 21 years for alleged involvement in Operation Gideon.

Portugal and Mozambique are already collaborating on the investigation into the death of Portuguese national Pedro Ferraz dos Reis in Maputo

Authorities in Portugal and Mozambique are working together to investigate the death of Portuguese national Pedro Ferraz dos Reis in Maputo; the inquiry is ongoing.

Portugal and Mozambique are already working on the investigation into the death of a Portuguese national in Maputo

A team sent by Portugal, including members of the Judicial Police and the Institute of Legal Medicine, is already working with Mozambican investigative authorities on the probe into the death of Portuguese national Pedro Ferraz, an official source said today.

1h. Luso-Venezuelan Carla da Silva freed in Venezuela

Carla da Silva, the first Luso-Venezuelan detained in Venezuela, was freed after five years in prison. Convicted of conspiracy against Maduro, her release was confirmed by the Portuguese government.

Caracas frees Portuguese–Venezuelan Carla da Silva, who had been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment

The Venezuelan capital has released Carla da Silva, a dual Portuguese and Venezuelan national who had been convicted and given a 20‑year prison sentence.