Latest news and stories about security in government in Portugal for expats and residents.
The Superior Council of National Defence has unanimously approved proposals to adjust current national military deployments and authorized a potential new multinational mission. Details regarding the nature and location of this new mission remain unspecified following the council's meeting at the Belém Palace.
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) has established a new regional command unit in Lisbon to coordinate border control operations across Portugal and Spain. The initiative, known as Contingent 5, deploys over 300 agents and specialists to strengthen security at international airports and ports. Minister of Internal Administration Margarida Blasco stated that the government is implementing changes to manage increased summer travel pressure.
The Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda or BE) has requested an urgent, closed-door hearing with the Secretary-General of the Internal Security System (Sistema de Segurança Interna or SSI). The party seeks clarification regarding alleged failures in information sharing and potential risks to political officeholders, following reports that intelligence services were not alerted to specific threats.
The Information System of the Portuguese Republic (Sistema de Informações da República Portuguesa or SIRP) is the state body responsible for intelligence and national security. It oversees the two main intelligence services: the Strategic Intelligence Service (Serviço de Informações Estratégicas de Defesa or SIED) and the Security Intelligence Service (Serviço de Informações de Segurança or SIS).
Europe faces the critical challenge of developing autonomous defense capabilities while navigating complex migration policy shifts and the urgency of 2030 goals.
The mandatory implementation of two-factor authentication for the Direct Social Security portal has been postponed from May 12th to May 16th due to technical issues with access code delivery.
Poland warned this Wednesday about a new law approved by Moscow to justify military interventions abroad and defend the cultural and linguistic rights of Russian citizens in other countries. The warning came from Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, who stressed that the legislation refers to Russian citizens residing in “other territories” and...
The Portuguese army has increased the number of personnel deployed to Slovakia under NATO to 156, with the Chief of the General Staff justifying this increase today on security grounds, The post Army beefs up force in NATO eastern Europe flank, on security grounds appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The geostrategic defence and security of the European Union will depend on a cold war climate emerging between the Russian Federation, China, the Greater Middle East, the Indo-Pacific, and the USA.
The gains that would result from a massive incorporation of civilians into the Public Security Police seem too evident to me to be neglected. Opinion by Bruno Pereira
A CNN Portugal commentator analyses the new ballistic missile shield that will transform European defence, providing allies with a complete system to face all types of threats.
Putin's reaction to his defeat in Ukraine currently constitutes the greatest risk to European security. Will Putin attempt a desperate gamble to move forward?
MPs wanted to know how security entities acted in the case of members of the neo-Nazi group MAL who were planning to attack Luís Montenegro. At the end of the hearing, they remained unsatisfied with the explanations provided.
The group aims to strengthen the continent's defensive capacity and reduce production costs for anti-missile systems
Nine European countries plus Ukraine created a coalition this Monday, on the sidelines of the Goodwill Coalition summit, to develop “ballistic anti-missile capabilities” integrated within Europe. The system will be based on systems licensed in France.
Portugal attended the NATO Summit to reiterate its dedication to collective security and alliance obligations.
An analysis of the current terrorist threat level and security situation within Portugal.
NATO allies announced a set of new initiatives this Tuesday to bolster military capabilities in space, highlighting the launch of the multinational HALO programme and the expansion of existing projects in satellite surveillance and space access. Spain will contribute images from the Constellation of...
An analysis of the historical parallels between Algerian migration during the 1990s and the current immigration situation in Portugal. The author argues that immigration policy requires a balance between humanitarian administration and security, criticising the dismantling of the Portuguese Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) and highlighting the risks of inadequate control, such as the rise in human trafficking and organised crime. The text calls for a nuanced public debate that moves beyond ideological extremes to address both the economic model and national security.
Drones and anti-drone systems, maritime and seabed defence, space, anti-aircraft and anti-missile defence, as well as strengthening security along the European Union's (EU) eastern flank are the focus areas of the five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI). Portugal is involved in three of them.
Ignoring the actual state of the PSP is not just a management error, it is a direct risk to the security of the State
The hearing will take place behind closed doors and follows, according to MPs from all benches, the revelation of “very serious security failures” against the Prime Minister.
Portugal welcomes a Frontex team to assist in strengthening the monitoring and security of its borders.
Portugal welcomes a Frontex team to assist in strengthening the monitoring and security of its borders.
Portugal and Spain have officially agreed to increase border security measures with the assistance of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex.
The land, air, and sea borders of Portugal and Spain will receive reinforced surveillance with a new Frontex contingent. Known as 'Contingent 5', the unit consists of 300 operatives and specialists from the European agency. The group was presented at a ceremony this afternoon, June 24, in Lisbon. 'It is a great day for security,' stated Luís Neves, Minister of Internal Administration, during the event. In Portugal, the focus will be on airports, where 60 professionals will assist in passenger control and travel document verification at the Lisbon, Faro, Ponta Delgada, and Funchal airports. The contingent will also work on immigration management, cross-border crime detection, and maritime patrolling with 80 agents. Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens noted that this new model aims to bring the agency's leadership closer to the field to improve coordination with national authorities.
The heat will continue in France, with similar maximum temperatures at least until the end of the week. Additionally, the Left Bloc wants to hear from the Secretary-General of the Internal Security System in Parliament.
The Judiciary Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office did not share information regarding the attacks that the Movimento Armilar Lusitano was planning with the Security Intelligence Service.
The successful integration of Ukraine would represent one of the most significant geopolitical achievements in the history of the European Union.
