Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · ImmigrationPortugal grants university status to 2-year vocational diplomas from 2026. Working adults get evening classes, €2,660 grants, and direct degree access.
Politics · ImmigrationFive Portuguese nationals imprisoned in Venezuela under political charges. Learn about the humanitarian crisis affecting foreign detainees and diplomatic efforts.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal's president and PM visit Luxembourg's 88,260 Portuguese residents in June. Discover what this diplomatic move means for cross-border workers and emigrant communities abroad.
National News · ImmigrationTwo French children abandoned near Alcácer do Sal were rescued by a local baker. Suspects arrested in Fátima. Learn how Portugal's child protection system works for foreigners.
National News · ImmigrationTwo French boys, ages 3 and 5, abandoned near Alcácer do Sal and rescued. Parents detained in Fátima. Learn how Portugal's child protection system responded to this crisis.
National News · ImmigrationPortugal records 54 forced marriage cases in 2025—first official count. Law 39/2025 now bans all under-18 marriage. Key protections explained.
Immigration · EconomyJune 1 deadline: Portugal shifts work visa control to employers only, cuts fraud with facial recognition. What job seekers and companies need to know.
Immigration · PoliticsNewborn dies of hypothermia after Mediterranean crossing to Lampedusa. Deaths surge 150% in 2026. What Portugal residents need to know about EU asylum changes.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal's Constitutional Court blocks nationality-stripping law for criminals for the second time, sparking Chega's accusations of judicial activism.