Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · ImmigrationViolent criminals exploit asylum claims to avoid extradition in Portugal. Homicides up 10% in 2025. What residents need to know about safety & justice reforms.
Transportation · Immigration48 PSP officers arrive at Lisbon airport Friday. Major relief comes July with 360 new border staff and new passport gates. Pre-register now to cut wait times.
Immigration · National NewsPSP recovers €23,500 in stolen jewelry from live-in domestic worker in Cascais. What residents should know about hiring household help safely.
National News · ImmigrationPortuguese police arrested a decade-long fugitive in May 2026, while tackling airport theft rings and online predators. What residents need to know.
Transportation · ImmigrationPortugal confirms suspension of Schengen biometric checks during peak hours this summer 2026. 300 new officers by June, pre-registration app available. What travelers need to know about Lisbon and Faro airports.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal Appeal Court cuts ex-SEF director's sentence from 2.5 to 1.8 years in Ihor Homeniuk death case, downgrading charge from denial of justice to abuse of power.
Immigration · National NewsErasmus student drowns in Mondego River during Queima das Fitas festival. Critical safety gaps revealed. What international students in Coimbra need to know.
Immigration · National NewsLisbon appeals court reduces ex-SEF director's sentence in Homeniuk airport death case. The ruling highlights ongoing accountability issues in Portugal's reformed immigration system.
Immigration · National NewsErasmus student disappears in Coimbra's Mondego River during festival. Rescue teams search for Nigerian national. What expats need to know about river hazards.