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This is the estimate from the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities. Emídio de Sousa added that another hundred are arriving this Tuesday on an Emirates flight.
This is the estimate from the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities. Emídio de Sousa added that another hundred are arriving this Tuesday on an Emirates flight.
Portugal has successfully evacuated approximately 500 citizens from the Middle East amid heightened regional instability caused by recent attacks and escalating military tensions. The evacuation primarily involved commercial flights and special arrangements organized with other countries, ensuring safe departures from various Gulf locations. Notably, 73 Portuguese passengers aboard a Dubai cruise were stranded for about a week due to security concerns but have now begun returning via organized flights. The Portuguese government provided diplomatic support and maintained contact with those on the cruise, despite challenges in direct communication. The Dubai airport has resumed operations, facilitating the departure of travelers, including Portuguese nationals. The evacuation occurs amidst ongoing conflict and increased international alertness, with Portuguese authorities monitoring the situation for further support needs.
Lisbon authorities have repatriated around 500 nationals from the Middle East following attacks on Iran, and the 73 Portuguese on a cruise in Dubai have also started to leave this Saturday. The cruise passengers were held on the ship for a week and are now departing with commercial flights arranged by the shipping company, a process monitored by the Portuguese government, despite complaints about a lack of contact from authorities. Emídio Sousa, Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, stated that the Portuguese ambassador visited the ship and spoke with half of the passengers, while acknowledging that some may not have been contacted. The Dubai airport has resumed operations after a brief suspension, and the situation continues to evolve amid ongoing conflict in the region.
Portugal has already repatriated 500 citizens from the Middle East. Authorities in Lisbon have brought back around 500 nationals following the attacks on Iran, with 73 Portuguese on a cruise in Dubai also starting to leave today. Passengers were held on the ship for a week and are now departing, with commercial flights arranged by the cruise company, a process monitored by the Portuguese government despite complaints about lack of contact from authorities. Emídio Sousa, Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, stated that the ambassador visited the ship and spoke with half of the Portuguese passengers. He acknowledged that while some may not have been contacted, the group as a whole was kept informed. The Dubai airport has resumed operations after a brief suspension. Meanwhile, the UAE Defence Ministry reported intercepting 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones. Trump announced that Iran would face a strong attack today, marking a week since the US and Israel began military operations against Tehran. He noted Iran's apology to its neighbours but rejected unconditional surrender. The Iranian president, in turn, refused the surrender demand, calling it a “dream to take to the grave” but apologised for recent attacks on non-military targets in the region, attributing them to communication failures. Amidst the conflict, Iran attacked a tanker in the Persian Gulf, and the US has approved new arms sales to Israel, warning of intensified bombings.
Air France announced on Friday that it is 'temporarily' suspending its flights to Dubai due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, and KLM also said it is suspending several connections to the region. 'Due to the current situation in the Middle East, the airline has decided to temporarily suspend its flights to Dubai,' in the United Arab Emirates.
The decision was prompted by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
