The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/portugal/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Portugal | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/portugal/ 32 32 Center-left candidate heavily defeats hard-right rival in Portugal’s presidential elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/center-left-candidate-wins-over-populist-in-portugals-presidential-elections/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:20:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751012 António José Seguro, who positioned himself as a moderate, wins 66.7% of votes, compared with 33.3% for populist André Ventura

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]]> Portuguese police arrest 37 suspected ultra-right operatives for hate crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/portuguese-police-arrest-37-suspected-ultra-right-operatives-for-hate-crimes/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:44:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738081 Police say detainees 'promoted Nazi ideology,' to target, intimidate immigrants, after weapons and neo-Nazi propaganda discovered during raid

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]]> Thousands of Israelis line up for appointment to obtain Portuguese citizenship https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-israelis-line-up-for-appointment-to-obtain-portuguese-citizenship/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:41:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3700707 Walk-in day event led by Portuguese embassy draws massive crowds as demand among Israelis surges for EU passports

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]]> UK, Canada face opposition criticism for ‘disastrous’ Palestinian state recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-canada-face-domestic-criticism-for-disastrous-palestinian-state-recognition/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:25:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3647886 Opposition leaders in both countries lambast announcements as reward for terrorism, betrayal of hostages held in Gaza

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]]> Portugal says it will recognize Palestinian state on Sunday, ahead of UN assembly https://www.timesofisrael.com/portugal-says-it-will-recognize-palestinian-state-on-sunday-ahead-of-un-assembly/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 02:32:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646332 Some 10 other nations also expected to recognize Palestinian statehood at General Assembly next week; Saudi Arabia, France, Norway and Spain launch global fundraising campaign for PA

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]]> Israelis among the injured in Lisbon streetcar derailment https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-among-the-injured-in-lisbon-streetcar-derailment/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:08:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3634587 Portuguese investigators searching for cause of crash that killed 16, wounded 21

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]]> FIFA to confirm soccer 2030 World Cup hosts, award 2034 tourney to Saudi Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-to-confirm-soccer-2030-2034-world-cup-hosts-amid-bids-controversies/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:54:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437219 Three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 event, irking environmentalists over emissions; Saudi Arabia to get 2034 despite human rights record

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]]> Looking to escape war at home, Israelis seek refugee status in Portugal https://www.timesofisrael.com/looking-to-escape-war-at-home-israelis-seek-refugee-status-in-portugal/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:52:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3306345 As the Israel-Hamas conflict stretches into its 11th month, locals looking to flee its physical and economic perils find a shortcut - albeit temporary - in applying for EU asylum

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]]> ‘No reason to recognize’ Palestinian state yet, say leaders of Germany and Portugal https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-reason-to-recognize-palestinian-state-yet-say-leaders-of-germany-and-portugal/ Fri, 24 May 2024 20:09:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3297547 Scholz stresses need for negotiated 2-state solution, questions value of 'symbolic recognition' after move by Spain, Ireland, Norway; Portugal PM waiting for further EU discussions

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]]> Iran says crew of Israel-linked ship has been given consular access, set for release https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-says-crew-of-israel-linked-ship-has-been-given-consular-access-set-for-release/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:27:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3277271 In call with Portuguese counterpart, Iranian FM says 'humanitarian issue of the release of the ship's crew is of serious concern,' without giving timeline for their return

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]]> Portugal moves to end Sephardic Jewish citizenship law https://www.timesofisrael.com/portugal-moves-to-end-sephardic-jewish-citizenship-law/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:29:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3127190 Bill terminating country’s citizenship law passes first reading amid heated debate, may take effect January 1, 2024

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]]> Porto’s Jewish community unveils memorial to 842 victims of Portuguese Inquisition https://www.timesofisrael.com/portos-jewish-community-unveils-memorial-to-842-victims-of-portuguese-inquisition/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 08:47:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3092110 Local victims aged 10 to 110 years old were killed or expelled in the Portuguese Inquisition between 1536 to 1821

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]]> Portugal says nearly 21,000 Israelis applied for citizenship last year https://www.timesofisrael.com/portugal-says-nearly-21000-israelis-applied-for-citizenship-last-year/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 21:26:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3085940 Israel leads as country with most applicants for 2nd year running, after Portuguese government began allowing descendants of Sephardic Jews to seek passports

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]]> French-Israeli billionaire Drahi to face investors as graft claims swirl https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-israeli-billionaire-drahi-to-face-investors-as-graft-claims-swirl/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:04:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3066283 Media mogul, whose holdings include Israel's i24 broadcaster, aims to calm concerns after top lieutenant detained in Portugal on suspicion of embezzlement

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]]> ‘This is my red line’: Anguished Israelis talk relocation amid judicial overhaul push https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-is-my-red-line-anguished-israelis-talk-relocation-amid-judicial-overhaul-push/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:57:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3065226 Though experts believe economics are more likely to drive an exodus than ideology, services offering emigration assistance say calls have multiplied as legislation has advanced

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