Immigration · National NewsPortugal’s Largest Anti-Hate Raid: 37 Far-Right Suspects Arrested
Police arrest 37 alleged far-right extremists in Portugal’s biggest anti-hate raid, seizing weapons and propaganda. Learn how to report hate crime.
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Immigration · CultureHow Lisbon’s Film Festival and New Digital Portal Transform Migrant Integration
Lisbon’s Global Migration Film Festival and AIMA’s 12-language digital portal aim to fast-track residence permits and deepen refugee integration across Portugal.
Immigration · TransportationLisbon Airport 2025: 11M Screenings, Biometric Pause, 60-Min Queues
Lisbon-airport processed 11.3m passengers; biometric-gates paused after marathon queues, 60-minute-queue caps limit waits. What travellers in Portugal must know
Immigration · TransportationLisbon Airport’s New Biometric Gates Promise 20-Second Passport Checks by 2026
Lisbon Airport to deploy €7.5M biometric e-gates under the EU Entry/Exit System, cutting passport checks to 20 seconds while protecting travellers’ data by 2026
Immigration · HealthFrom Sirens to Seagulls: Portugal’s Three-Week Retreat for Ukrainian Families
Fleeing war, 15 Ukrainian mothers and 18 children start a three-week retreat in Lisbon, Fátima and Ourém, blending trauma therapy with culture. See how to help.
Immigration · TransportationLisbon Airport Queues Drop After Pausing Biometric Checks, Security Intact
Temporary halt to biometric border checks cuts Lisbon Airport queues to 25 minutes while Schengen security stays tight—what travellers in Portugal need to know.
Immigration · National NewsMigrant Pupils Keep Portugal’s Classrooms Open, Yet Half Face Bias
Over 55% of immigrant pupils in Lisbon, Amadora and Sintra report bias. Portugal adds cultural mediators and fast-tracks school enrollment to boost inclusion.
Immigration · Digital LifestylePortugal’s Two-Track Residence Renewal: Graduates Must Reapply Via Form
Portugal residence renewal splits into two tracks. Graduates switching from study to work must use the AIMA contact form to avoid duplicate fees and delays.
Transportation · ImmigrationManual Passport Stamps at Lisbon Airport Slash Queues, Security Intact
Lisbon Airport pauses the new EES until late March, reverting to manual passport stamps and extra officers. Expect quicker queues—have your passport ready.