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Emídio de Sousa begins visit to Venezuela this Tuesday

'This is not a film': Bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance displayed by Russian embassy in Lisbon

Euronews.com7 Sept

Russian ambassador rejects accusations of failed attack in Germany to Lisbon

The Russian ambassador in Lisbon today rejected the accusations directed at Moscow following the attempted attack in Leipzig, Germany, after being summoned to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russia considers Portugal one of the most hostile countries in Europe, there should be no doubt about this, says Russian Embassy representative to CNN Portugal

Aleksei Chekmarev, press attaché of the Russian Embassy in Portugal, gave an exclusive interview to the CNN 360º programme this Sunday.

NOW Exclusive: Iranian ambassador says he does not see "Portugal as an enemy country"

The Iranian ambassador to Portugal stated in an exclusive interview that he does not consider Portugal to be an enemy nation.

Now Canal28 Aug

Portuguese representation in Kyiv: "The problem is that Portugal placed the embassy in the wrong location"

A critique regarding the strategic placement of the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv.

Now Canal28 Aug

“It is unacceptable”: Paulo Rangel condemns Russian attack near the Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv

Paulo Rangel denounces the Russian military strike that occurred in the vicinity of the Portuguese diplomatic mission in the Ukrainian capital.

[Russia] would not start by bombing embassies in Portugal

Colonel José Carmo downplayed the incident involving a Russian drone crashing 300 metres from the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv. The CNN Portugal military expert also analysed Russian threats against the United Kingdom.

Strong explosion. Drone falls about 300 metres from the Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv

Portugal condemns the attack and criticises the Russian offensive

1 p.m. Drone crashed near the Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv

On the social network X, the office led by Paulo Rangel guarantees that the diplomatic staff is safe. Furthermore, the PM reinforces confidence in Luís Neves.

Drone explodes 300 metres from the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv

A drone exploded approximately 300 metres from the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that all diplomatic staff are safe, while strongly condemning the attack and highlighting the ongoing risks of the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Drone causes "loud explosion" 300 metres from the Portuguese embassy in Kyiv

A drone strike resulted in a significant blast near the Portuguese diplomatic mission in the Ukrainian capital.

Drones strike Kyiv in broad daylight, one explodes 300 metres from the Portuguese Embassy

Drones hit the Ukrainian capital during the day, with one explosion occurring just 300 metres away from the Embassy of Portugal.

Drone crashes and explodes near the Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv

A drone incident occurred in the vicinity of the Portuguese diplomatic mission in the Ukrainian capital.

Jornal de Notícias27 Aug

Drone crashes about 300 metres from the Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv, causing a loud explosion and damage to buildings

All members of our diplomatic mission are safe, confirms the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Portuguese diplomatic mission in Venezuela has three new staff members

The staff members will perform duties in the capital, Caracas, and in the city of Valencia.

Portuguese diplomatic mission in Venezuela has three new staff members

The Portuguese diplomatic mission in Venezuela now has three new staff members, who will perform duties in the capital, Caracas, and in the city of Valencia (central region), the ambassador announced.

Diplomat Carlos Duarte appointed as the new social advisor to the Portuguese Embassy in Paris

Carlos Duarte has been named the new social advisor for the Embassy of Portugal in Paris.

Agência Incomparáveis16 Aug

CPLP defends total freedom for Domingos Simões Pereira - Executive Secretary

The Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), Fátima Jardim, said today in Luanda that member states advocate for total freedom for the Guinean opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira, expressing satisfaction with his release.

Aguiar-Branco hopes for a "return to democratic normality" in Bissau

The President of the Portuguese Assembly of the Republic welcomed the release of Guinean opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira this Friday, stressing that “no democracy is stronger when the president of its parliament is deprived of his freedom.” Aguiar-Branco was speaking to the press at the end of the 15th Interim Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.

CPLP advocates for total freedom for Domingos Simões Pereira

Domingos Simões Pereira, detained since July 10th for an alleged coup in Guinea-Bissau, has been authorised to travel to Portugal. The CPLP states that his partial release is not enough.

Domingos Simões Pereira arrives in Lisbon but promises to return to Guinea-Bissau to continue the "fight"

The Guinean opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira arrived at Lisbon airport early this morning after being released from prison, where he had been held in preventive detention in Guinea-Bissau, and promised to return to the country to continue “this fight”.

Portugal "welcomes" Domingos Simões Pereira, face of the opposition in Guinea-Bissau released for "medical and humanitarian reasons"

Domingos Simões Pereira, a prominent opposition figure in Guinea-Bissau, has been released and is being hosted by Portugal following his detention for health and humanitarian considerations.

SAPO23 Jul

Frelimo highlights Chapo's international diplomacy in asserting Mozambique's position

The Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo), the ruling party, highlighted today the international diplomacy of the head of state and party president, Daniel Chapo, considering that it has contributed to the country's standing abroad.

Macau: Livre wants the Government to advocate for the immediate release of Portuguese national Au Kam San

The party wants to see Luís Montenegro's Executive committed to advocating for the release of the former pro-democracy lawmaker and the “end of judicial persecution” against three journalists.

USA invited Portuguese Government to meeting on “far-left terrorists”

Marco Rubio wants to intensify cooperation and information sharing regarding the “resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism”. Meeting scheduled for this Thursday. Portuguese Government is sending an ambassador.

Venezuelan government considers supporting affected Portuguese citizens

The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, said today that the Venezuelan government is considering providing financial support to Portuguese citizens affected by the earthquakes, a process that will be monitored by Portugal.