Latest news and stories about expat rights in legal in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The case occurred after the SEF refused entry into Portugal to Ihor Homeniuk at the Lisbon airport border.
A section of a newspaper or publication featuring letters sent by readers to the editor.
Amílcar Correia analyzes the rise of discrimination and exploitation against immigrants, attributing these trends to the government's alignment with xenophobic and racist political rhetoric.
The Portuguese Council for Refugees has pledged to provide legal assistance to Omar Al-Hayali, an Iraqi national who was recently assaulted in Lisbon's Alameda Afonso Henriques.
The Left Bloc (BE) has formally questioned the Lisbon City Council regarding allegations of discrimination after a Bangladeshi woman was reportedly expelled from a Carris bus for refusing to remove her surgical mask.
An analytical exploration of the growth and development of Portuguese tech unicorns, as featured in E magazine.
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.
The Portuguese Bar Association (OA) has no plans to resume the reciprocity agreement with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), according to its president, João Massano. Instead, the focus is on organizing deontological workshops for Brazilian lawyers living in Portugal to help them better navigate local legal practice, including issues like professional secrecy, conflicts of interest, and social media advertising. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen ties with Portuguese-speaking countries.
The article discusses the prevalence of workplace bullying in Portugal, highlighting a recent incident at the Lisbon Western Local Health Unit (ULSLO) where a manager allegedly attempted to restrain a subordinate with tape. It explores the definitions, types (vertical, horizontal, structural, emotional, and strategic), and legal challenges of proving moral harassment in the workplace, while offering advice on how victims can document incidents and seek support through official channels.
The president of the Bar Association warned of the pressures facing democracies, stating that democracy weakens when rights 'start to be seen as obstacles'. Speaking at the ceremony for the 100th anniversary of the Bar Association in Lisbon, João Massano said that 'democracies rarely disappear overnight.'
Without Portuguese nationality, the three boys, aged 11, 13, and 15, are prevented from representing Portugal in the sports they compete in: handball, swimming, and karate. The IRN has not commented.
In this episode, we discuss the parliamentary vote that could make racism a crime in Portugal. There is also information on the delays in delivering residence permits renewed by AIMA, an analysis of Lula's trip to the G7 summit, live coverage of the Web Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and the story of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of Lisbon who is adored by Brazilians. Click here to follow the DN Brazil channel on WhatsApp! The DN Brazil Radar airs every Friday at 8 am on the DN Brazil YouTube and Spotify channels, featuring a weekly summary and everything that matters to Brazilians in Portugal. DN Brazil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to live in Portugal. The texts are written in Brazilian Portuguese. Watch the DN Brazil Radar from Friday, May 29. Are children in Portugal influenced by Brazilian Portuguese? 'It is not a concern'.
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.”
A citizen-led legislative initiative is set for its first vote in the Portuguese Parliament this Friday, aiming to criminalise discriminatory practices that currently fall outside the scope of the Penal Code. Activists argue that the current law fails to address everyday discrimination, as it only punishes such acts when they occur publicly. The proposal, supported by over 35,000 signatures, seeks to ensure that discriminatory motivation is treated as an aggravating factor in criminal cases, amid rising reports of racism and xenophobia recorded by police forces.
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Lisbon today in a march against racism and xenophobia.
Demonstrations held to honour and remember those affected by racism and xenophobia.
The General Inspectorate of Education and Science is monitoring the proceedings opened by the school to investigate complaints against a Geography teacher accused of racism by a group of parents.
Metro has bought, without paying, the quiet lives of the residents. For them, it does not exist. They exist for Metro. This is how one understands why construction works are left for yesterday, for today, and, who knows, for eternity! Opinion by Alberto Pinto Nogueira
Luís Neves criticises those who try to spread the idea that the country is full of criminals. Furthermore, the Minister of Education confirms that extra support for the poorest students at universities will be limited.
RedBridge Lisbon co-founder Filipa Pinto Carvalho admits, in an interview with Lusa, that changes to the Nationality Law have been a factor that has slowed down investment decisions from the USA.
According to data from the Administrative and Tax Courts (CSTAF), 496 new administrative actions and precautionary measures to challenge expulsion orders were filed in the Lisbon Administrative Circle Court in April.
Administrative courts have seen a surge in cases challenging voluntary departure requests, expulsion orders from Portugal, and residency permit denials, with 496 new cases filed in Lisbon in April. This increase follows the AIMA mission structure's review of over half a million files, leading to numerous rejections. Currently, 2,271 such cases are pending, part of a broader backlog of 128,851 residency-related processes. A judicial task force is working to clear the backlog, though comments from Supreme Administrative Court president Jorge Aragão Seia regarding 'total panic' within AIMA have sparked a dispute between the judiciary and the agency.
The number of new cases to challenge voluntary departure requests, expulsion orders from Portugal, and residence permit denials reached its highest level in Lisbon in April since at least January 2025.
