Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · Politics · National NewsPortugal tightens immigration controls in 2026. No tourist-visa workarounds, 2-year family reunification waits, new skilled visa rules. What changed and why it matters for residents.
Immigration · PoliticsPresident Seguro's historic Luxembourg visit marks the first overseas National Day celebration. Coverage of bilateral talks and Portugal's diaspora engagement strategy.
Politics · ImmigrationPope Leo XIV addresses Spain's parliament, meets 200,000+ abuse survivors, and visits Canary Islands migration crisis. Church compensation deal approved.
Immigration · PoliticsPresident Seguro visits Luxembourg's 90,000-strong Portuguese community, marking first Dia de Portugal abroad amid €1.1B bilateral investment ties.
Immigration · CulturePresident Seguro highlights Portuguese as the bond uniting emigrants worldwide. €3.9B remittances, language policy reforms, and diaspora celebrations on June 10.
Immigration · PoliticsEU forces Portugal to expand legal aid for immigrants after June 2026 infringement notice. Two-month deadline affects 1.54M foreign residents.
Immigration · PoliticsPresident Seguro makes historic Luxembourg visit for first official Dia de Portugal ceremony abroad, addressing voting rights and integration challenges facing 90,000 Portuguese.
Immigration · PoliticsForeign women in Dubai custody disputes face hidden legal traps despite 2025 reforms. Travel bans, judicial discretion, and power imbalances expose expat families to risk.
Politics · Health · ImmigrationPortugal faces demographic collapse. Nursing homes cost €1,852/month vs. €600 pensions. 70% full. Immigrants sustain the system. What families need to know now.