Latest news and stories about national security in government in Portugal for expats and residents.
A breakdown of the conflicting statements between Rubio and Rangel regarding the authorisation of flights from the Lajes Air Base in the Azores.
The Security Intelligence Service (Serviço de Informações de Segurança or SIS) has issued an alert regarding a foreign state campaign targeting WhatsApp and Signal accounts. The operation uses social engineering and AI-generated content to trick government officials, diplomats, and military personnel into compromising their data. Residents should be cautious of unsolicited messages or unusual requests for account verification codes.
The Security Intelligence Service (Serviço de Informações de Segurança or SIS) is Portugal's internal intelligence agency responsible for protecting the state against espionage, terrorism, and cyber threats. It focuses on gathering and analyzing information and does not have police powers like the authority to make arrests. The agency recently issued a warning about foreign state-sponsored campaigns targeting the private messaging accounts of government and military personnel.
The Socialist Party has re-nominated deputies Filipe Neto Brandão and Francisco César for positions on the Superior Intelligence Council and the Superior Council of National Defence.
The digitisation of tens of thousands of exam papers will be carried out at a single centre at the Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda. The PSP and GNR will travel across the country in an operation with an 'increased degree of complexity'.
An opinion piece arguing that national security and defence capabilities are developed through internal investment and strategy rather than simple procurement.
The National Republican Guard (GNR) advocates for increased monitoring efforts due to Portugal's strategic position in the Atlantic.
The National Republican Guard (GNR) advocates for increased monitoring efforts due to Portugal's strategic position in the Atlantic.
This is a technically simple but politically complex decision-making process.
The President of the Republic referred to the current global situation, “a time marked by uncertainty, international instability, and the return of war to the European space.”
The President walked through Angra do Heroísmo, recalling his roots in Penamacor. Previously, he avoided taking a stance on the agreement for the use of Lajes Field by the US, but some are calling for him to intervene.
The Minister of Defence defends NATO and a defence concept based on the Atlantic
Cyber defence is essential for the protection of command and control networks, logistics, and critical infrastructure.
The ceremony for the presentation of the National Standard takes place this Monday morning at the Comandos Barracks in Carregueira, Sintra.
Portugal faces a rare opportunity in international politics as the potential withdrawal of US forces from other European countries brings the strategic role of the Azores back into focus. Regional government president José Manuel Bolieiro and former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Admiral António Silva Ribeiro, argue that Portugal should leverage this situation to strengthen the US presence at Lajes Field. The article asserts that maintaining a strong bilateral relationship with the US, while balancing EU commitments, remains essential for national security and that Portugal should negotiate robust strategic benefits in exchange for its continued role as a key Atlantic partner.
An analysis regarding the strategic position of the Lajes Air Base and the potential security risks posed by Iranian interests.
The proposals presented in Parliament reveal a profound lack of knowledge regarding military realities, are insufficiently substantiated, and lack coordination with the military.
An in-depth look at the Portuguese Army's biggest training operation of the year, focusing on modern combat readiness in the face of current geopolitical threats.
Pedro Tadeu, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the controversy surrounding Lajes Field involving the Portuguese government and the Donald Trump administration.
The PS parliamentary leader says the party was only consulted about the use of the Lajes base in the Azores by the Americans after the attack on Iran had begun.
The PJ and police forces from 18 countries collaborated on an investigation into a propaganda and recruitment network linked to terrorist groups, including Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Hamas.
At issue is a fuel problem that jeopardised supply at the civilian base.
Carneiro criticises the current state of the Lajes base, while Nuno Melo defends the Portuguese government's actions regarding the facility.
The Socialist Party (PS) accused the Portuguese Government of subjecting the country to a “planetary-scale humiliation” regarding the use of the Lajes Base by the US in the conflict with Iran. The PS has requested a parliamentary hearing for Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel following comments by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who claimed Portugal agreed to the request before knowing its nature. While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied Rubio's statement, the opposition, including the PCP and BE, has criticised the government for alleged subservience, with the PCP proposing a parliamentary inquiry into the matter.
Investigation says that the Russian ship that sank off the coast of Spain could have been transporting nuclear reactors to Pyongyang.
The President of the Republic boarded a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Montijo Air Base, where he learned about the operational capabilities of various aircraft in service with the Portuguese Air Force.
The case remains shrouded in mystery. It left Russia, passed through Portugal, and sank. The accident was kept secret, but Russians and Americans returned to the crash site, which raised suspicions.
The Minister of Defence says he does not have the number of how many drones have already been detected in national waters, but guarantees that the Navy and the Air Force “have been performing their duty” in the defence of the territory.
The Portuguese Army will hold Orion26 between May 18 and 29, considered 'the largest exercise of the land component', which will bring together more than 1,300 soldiers from Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Romania, the military institution announced today. Coordinated by the Land Forces Command, Orion26 is an operational and tactical exercise that combines training...
António Gameiro Marques, former director of the National Security Office, warned this Wednesday that “technological sovereignty is not a luxury, but a condition for our security and competitiveness”. However, in Europe, “we depend on infrastructure, platforms, algorithms, semiconductors and cloud services that we do not control”. Speaking as president of the annual congress of...
The Commander-General of the GNR warned this Sunday in Porto that Portugal's recognized security is not 'immutable' and requires a strategic approach to combat emerging threats, including criminal networks, new forms of violence, and disinformation. Lieutenant-General Rui Veloso highlighted that factors such as population aging, territorial isolation, and global instability necessitate more integrated, technological, and cooperative responses to protect national security and democracy.
