Brazilian chocolatier Abner Ivan denied entry to Portugal
Abner Ivan and his wife, Natália Marinho, travelled to Portugal at the invitation of the Óbidos International Chocolate Festival but were barred from entry at Lisbon Airport.
Emigrants have to travel hundreds of kilometres to vote: 'No love of country can withstand it'
Voting in presidential elections remains strictly in person, and the abstention rate among citizens abroad has consistently stayed above 90%.
Update: Reporting highlights that emigrants frequently must travel hundreds of kilometres to reach polling stations in order to vote — a distance many say they cannot afford or manage: “No love of country can withstand it,” one expatriate commented. Analysts and rights groups say the in‑person‑only requirement effectively disenfranchises large numbers of expats and helps explain the persistently high abstention rate, prompting renewed calls for policy changes such as expanded polling locations abroad, postal voting or secure electronic options; authorities acknowledge logistical and legal hurdles but have not set a timetable for reforms.
Diplomacy secured the release of two Portuguese brothers
Diplomatic and consular intervention secured the release of two young Portuguese brothers who had been detained abroad. The family only revealed the case after Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and still fear reprisals, underscoring the critical role of consular assistance, the fragility of expat safety in politically fraught contexts, and the wider implications for Portugal–Venezuela relations and human-rights protections for detainees overseas.
Sá Pinto takes refuge at the Portuguese embassy in Iran: "I would prefer not to witness a war again"
Ricardo Sá Pinto, manager of Esteghlal, was one of eight Portuguese nationals who informed the Portuguese embassy in Tehran of their intention to leave the country, at a time when reports of repression against protesters are increasing.
Portugal temporarily closes embassy in Tehran
All Portuguese nationals in Iran have been contacted, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Eight are reported to have already left Iranian territory and ten preferred to remain.
15:00 — Two Portuguese in Iran ask the Portuguese government for help to leave the country
Two Portuguese citizens currently in Iran have requested assistance from the Portuguese government to depart the country.
Two Portuguese nationals have asked for help to leave Iran
Paulo Rangel said he is monitoring the situation of the “residual” Portuguese community living in the country beset by protests. For now, the cases do not give cause for concern for the minister.
Two Portuguese nationals have asked for help to leave Iran because of the violence
Two Portuguese citizens requested assistance to leave Iran amid the violence, seeking help to evacuate the country.
Government says "there are few Portuguese in Iran"
There are already records of Portuguese nationals who have sought help to leave Iran because of the situation in that country, the Foreign Minister said.
Two Portuguese nationals asked for help to leave Iran due to the violence
The Foreign Minister said the Portuguese government is monitoring the situation of all Portuguese nationals residing in Iran.
Government seeks to secure release of Portuguese political prisoners held in Venezuela
The government is reportedly pursuing diplomatic and legal channels to obtain the release of Portuguese nationals detained in Venezuela on political charges.
Portugal citizens ask to leave Iran
Home News Portugal citizens ask to leave Iran Portugal citizens ask to leave Iran Two Portuguese citizens who were in Iran have asked the Portuguese government for help to leave, given the violence affecting the country, and the government is monitoring the community, which is “very small,” accor
Daughters of Portuguese-descended man detained in Venezuela question Portuguese government
The daughters of the Portuguese-descended man detained in Venezuela, Juan Ramos, demand that the Portuguese government explain what measures are being taken to secure the release of the detainees. On Saturday several Venezuelan and foreign political prisoners were freed, but none of the four detained Portuguese nationals appear on the list.
A day for prisoners in Venezuela 'could make a difference'. 'The Portuguese government must protect its own'
Relatives of Portuguese nationals accused of conspiracy or treason have lost their fear of speaking out. The government says it has been questioning local authorities. Venezuela announced today the release of some prisoners.
Queues at the airport: PS blamed for abolishing SEF (Foreigners and Borders Service) and delaying the installation of border controls
A debate requested by the Socialists revived old attacks, from the abolition of the SEF to José Luís Carneiro's conduct as Interior Minister. IL and Chega also criticised Montenegro.
Government says suspension of border control system 'does not compromise' national security
The Deputy Secretary of State and for Internal Administration emphasised that 'essential checks and queries of international databases remain operational'.
Miguel Pinto Luz: "Portugal continues to control its borders"
The Minister of Infrastructure says the government is making every effort to reactivate the automatic passport control system.
Miguel Pinto Luz assures that 'Portugal continues to control its borders'
The Minister of Infrastructure assured today that border control in Portugal is not suspended, explaining that only the rollout of the new European system was interrupted because it did not ensure effective waiting times. “I want to reassure the Portuguese: border control continues to exist. Portugal is a sovereign country, which respects and has rigour ...”
Portuguese President decrees recognition of Brazilian driving licences in the country
The Government said today that the temporary suspension of the European border-control system for non-EU citizens at Lisbon airport “does not in any way jeopardise national security” and is already “producing results”.
Government says suspension of the border control system "does not compromise" national security
The Deputy Secretary of State for Internal Administration adds that the measure is already “delivering results”
Government assures that suspension of the border-control system 'does not compromise' national security
The Government says that temporarily suspending the border-control system will not jeopardise national security.
Airport: European Commission awaits response from Portugal
The GNR association warns it cannot reinforce the airport in the long term. The European Commission has already requested details about the suspension of the border control system for non‑EU citizens.
Venezuela: democracy is what matters!
Portugal should act to protect the Portuguese community likely to return to Venezuela.
