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An analytical look at the recurring trend of AIMA overturning deportation orders, highlighting the ongoing challenges regarding expat residency rights and permit regulations.
Guinean students holding valid visas are facing detention, humiliation, and forced repatriation, highlighting systemic failures and aggressive practices in border control.
Brazilian expatriates in Portugal are raising concerns over immigration law changes, rising xenophobia, and administrative backlogs at AIMA ahead of President Lula da Silva's visit, urging diplomatic intervention.
Psychologist Juliana Ribeiro de Souza Revoredo is researching the emotional and professional impact on Brazilian lawyers following the sudden termination of the reciprocity agreement between the Brazilian and Portuguese Bar Associations in 2023.
Mafalda Guerra, a Chega activist, was dismissed following an RTP investigation that uncovered her properties being utilized as illegal housing for immigrants in Lisbon. The report raised significant concerns regarding the legality of the rentals and the implications for immigrant communities.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Lisbon and Porto to protest against the government's proposed changes to the labour law, known as the 'Work XXI' reform. Led by the CGTP union, the protests highlighted concerns that the reforms would negatively impact workers' rights. CGTP's Secretary-General, Tiago Oliveira, called for the government to withdraw the labour package, emphasizing its detrimental effects on the workforce.
The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon has initiated a campaign aimed at raising awareness and providing guidance on women's rights and combating gender-based violence. This initiative involves posting videos on social media twice a week, focusing on outreach and public safety for women.
SOS Racismo says a young São Toméan, Samuel Edi, remains detained at Lisbon Airport “without knowing the factual or legal reasons,” and alleges he was “brutally assaulted” by police. The PSP rejects the claims, denying any unprovoked assaults or mistreatment. The case reflects a direct dispute between an advocacy group and law enforcement, raising questions about transparency, detainee rights, and the need for an independent inquiry or clear official documentation to establish what occurred.
Brazilians living in Lisbon have begun receiving the first identity cards issued through a pilot project for citizens residing abroad. The initiative, a partnership between the Federal District Civil Police, the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to integrate RG and CPF numbers and simplify access to Brazilian government digital services. The new card will replace the old paper version by 2032, with a priority deadline of 2028 for those receiving social benefits. The service is currently available by appointment via the E-Consular portal, with plans to expand to Paraguay in June.
The deadline for Brazilian voters in Portugal and abroad to regularise their electoral status is approaching. Until May 6th, voters can justify absences, request a transfer of their electoral domicile to an overseas zone, or apply for their first voter ID card. The process is entirely online. Voting in Brazil is mandatory for citizens aged 18 and over, and a regularised status is required for passport renewal. With presidential elections scheduled for October, Lisbon is preparing for a record number of voters, with additional polling stations at the University of Lisbon to prevent the long queues seen in 2022.
Brazilians living in Portugal have until the deadline to update their voter registration status.
Parents accuse the Famões Parish Community Centre in Odivelas of illegal actions and discriminating against a child with a disability. The non-profit organisation claims the boy's aggressive behaviour compromises the rights of other children. The Portuguese Autism Federation receives daily requests for help from parents of children excluded from the school system.
PRESS REVIEW | There are reports of a lack of bathing facilities and food shortages, with meals arriving late and in insufficient quantities.
Documentation presented by the students was reportedly insufficient to guarantee entry authorisation into the country. Five other young people were repatriated this Tuesday. The Association of Guinea-Bissau Students in Lisbon states that the young people are unable to bathe and there is not enough food for everyone.
Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves faced a parliamentary hearing where he reaffirmed his stance that there is no direct link between immigration and crime, while promising to be “absolutely inflexible” regarding abuses by security forces. Despite receiving rare praise from the Chega party, Neves maintained his principles on diversity and the economic necessity of immigrants, while distancing himself from the policies of his predecessors and addressing concerns regarding police staffing and conduct.
The secretary-general of the CGTP anticipates that “thousands of workers will be on the streets” for the demonstration taking place this Friday in Lisbon against changes to labour law, and warns that “the greater the scale of the attack, the greater the response will be.” Under the slogan “Down with the Labour Package! Increasing wages, guaranteeing rights, a better life is possible”, ...
The inspectors who led to the death of Ihor in 2020 were imprisoned for less than three years.
The three former inspectors of the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) convicted of the homicide of Ukrainian citizen Ihor Homeniuk were released on parole at the end of March, defence sources confirmed on Monday, 14 April. Lawyer Maria Candal, who represented former inspector Luís Silva, confirmed that the Sentence Execution Court (TEP) granted parole following reports of the detainees' exemplary behaviour after they had served two-thirds of their nine-year sentences. The three men, who were dismissed from public service in 2023, were convicted for the fatal assault of Homeniuk at Lisbon Airport in 2020, which involved severe physical abuse leading to his death by asphyxiation.
The launch of the pilot project for the issuance of the new National Identity Card (CIN) will take place on April 16th at the Consulate-General in Lisbon, with the presence of Minister Esther Dweck.
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Guinea-Bissau’s director-general of communities abroad, Braima Mané, has today denounced the “detention” of six students at Lisbon airport since Friday, for allegedly having incomplete documentation. Mané told a press conference The post Guinean government denounces airport detention of six students appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Home News AIMA overnight queues led to police intervention in Lisbon AIMA overnight queues led to police intervention in Lisbon The AIMA agency in Anjos, Lisbon, was the scene of tense moments on 7 April in the morning, requiring police intervention to control the disorder caused by hundreds of i
The Guinean government is monitoring the case with representatives in Portugal
Angry scenes outside the offices of AIMA (the agency for integration, migrations and asylum) saw police reinforcements called in today, to try and keep ‘order’ among the many hundreds waiting The post Police ‘reinforced’ as immigrants ‘revolt’ outside AIMA offices in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A scientific study on workplace harassment in the Portuguese performing arts sector reveals that bullying and sexual harassment are widespread, often perpetrated by those in leadership or artistic direction roles. The research, conducted under the MUDA project, highlights that victims frequently face humiliation, intimidation, and non-consensual physical contact, with many reporting that precarious employment conditions exacerbate their vulnerability and hinder the reporting of abuse. The report calls for urgent institutional action, including mandatory training, independent reporting channels, and stronger legal protections.
Saturday, March 28, was like a summer’s day. Four police vans parked neatly in front of the Ministry of Finance gave the only clue that a demonstration was about to The post Americans take to Lisbon streets in third ‘No Kings’ protest appeared first on Portugal Resident.
They claim it increases precariousness, facilitates dismissals without just cause, and limits the right to strike.
For a month, immigrants have been seeking help at the police headquarters in Lisbon, reporting companies that issue fraudulent documents.
In today's Radar DN Brasil, follow the first emergency evacuation drill for a tsunami in Lisbon, an important measure given the Portuguese capital's location in a high-risk area for earthquakes and tsunamis. DN political reporter Frederico Bártolo discusses the next steps for the Nationality Law debate in parliament, returning to the floor on April 1st. Click here to follow the DN Brasil channel on WhatsApp! DN Brasil editor Amanda Lima explains the approved 'Return Package,' which will accelerate the deportation of irregular immigrants. In the debut of the Rota Tropical column, a partnership between DN Brasil and DN Sport, Nuno Tibiriçá details UEFA's punishment of Benfica for racist fan behavior against Vinicius Jr. during February's Champions League match. Also, details on the launch of the 'Friends of Brazil' contest, offering cash prizes to students and teachers in Portuguese schools for projects promoting positive relations with Brazilians, an attempt to combat xenophobia in schools. Subscribe to DN Brasil on YouTube and Spotify so you don't miss any episodes! Radar DN Brasil airs every Friday at 8 am on DN Brasil's YouTube and Spotify channels, providing a weekly summary of everything relevant to Brazilians in Portugal. DN Brasil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to move to Portugal. Texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. Suspected of fraud, the owner of Banco Master gave 8 million euros to attempt to buy a bank in Portugal. Growing xenophobia in Portugal is 'very stupid,' says Gregório Duvivier.
The Chega party member was dismissed from her position as a board member for social services at the Lisbon City Council after it was revealed she was allegedly renting out clandestine housing to immigrants.
