Portugal

Portugal Face-Covering Bill Sparks Misleading Claims About Ban on Islamic Practices ———————————————– Claims circulating on social media alleging that Portugal has banned Islamic rituals or imposed penalties on religious practices have been found to be inaccurate, according to recent reports…

Portugal’s lawmakers approve far-right party’s bill to ban face veils ————————————– Portugal’s parliament has approved legislation introduced by the far-right Chega party that would prohibit full-face veils such as the burqa and niqab in most public settings for “gender or…

Portugal Declares Mourning After Deadly Lisbon Funicular Crash …………. Portugal has declared a national day of mourning following a deadly cable car accident in Lisbon that killed at least 17 people and injured around 20 others, according to a report…

A claim by Portugal’s far-right Chega party that “85% of refugees are Muslim” has reignited anti-Islam rhetoric, but UN statistics reveal a very different picture. In recent days, a Chega-affiliated politician asserted on social media that Muslims make up the…

Portugal strengthens citizenship regulations ———————————- The Portuguese government has strengthened its citizenship requirements by doubling the residency duration and imposing stricter rules on family reunification, Anadolu Agency reported. On Monday, officials decided to increase the minimum residency period needed to…

Portugal is grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed seven lives, including three firefighters who perished in the Coimbra region, Arab News reported today. Over 4,500 firefighters, supported by 1,000 vehicles and 20 aircraft, are battling approximately 50 active fires,…