News for Portugal Portugal's President tests positive for COVID-19Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is showing no symptoms and will self-isolate at his official residence. Portugal has naturalized 23,000 applicants under Jewish law of return76,000 people claiming Sephardic Jewish ancestry apply for Portuguese citizenship, with 23,000 cases approved thus far. Amendment to limit Portuguese citizenship for Jews withdrawn by ruling Socialist PartyPortugal's ruling Socialist Party withdraws amendment which would have limited ability of Jews overseas to get citizenship. Portugal: Holocaust rescuer to be recognized with monument in LisbonPortuguese diplomat who rescued 10,000 Jews to be honored with monument at famed Lisbon site. Oporto Jewish community donates proceeds from video to Israeli food bankJewish community in Oporto, Portugal, donates proceeds from video to help feed Israelis suffering from hunger during coronavirus outbreak. Esther's true identityJust as Esther, Spanish and Portugese Jews concealed their identity during the Inquisition. No one knows how many Jews have not been identified. Portugal: Politician apologizes for slamming Sousa Mendes, who saved Jews during HolocaustPortuguese politician apologizes for calling famous rescuer of Jews a ‘loan shark.’ Historic event brings Porto's Jews and Catholics togetherUnprecedented meeting promotes dialogue and understanding between communities, their heritage, culture, and religion. Netanyahu in Portugal: Increase pressure on IranNetanyahu meets Portuguese Prime Minister, stresses importance of increasing the pressure on Iran. Portugal accepted as full member of IHRAPortugal becomes 34th member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. Meet Portugal’s hidden JewsWhat do we know about the Crypto Jews who went into hiding during 300 years of the Inquisition? Portugal releases Israeli man charged with murder in ColombiaIsraeli man accused of murdering another Israeli in Columbia released by Portuguese court.Portugal okays 10,000 requests for citizenship by Sephardic JewsPortugal has approved about a third of approximately 33,000 applications for citizenship under 2015 law for descendants of Sephardic Jews. Portugal suspends visas for IraniansPortugese FM says decision has 'nothing to do' with Portugals relations with Iran. Israeli wanted for drug trafficking arrested in PortugalMan wanted by Colombia for human, drug, trafficking, and money laundering arrested in Portugal. Israeli woman killed in accident in PortugalIsraeli woman killed, three others injured as vehicle overturns in Portugal. 28 killed in bus crash in PortugalTour bus crashes on Portugal's Madeira Island, killing 28, most of them German tourists. Spain, Portugal naturalized over 10,000 'Sephardim' since 2015Since 2015, Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 10,000 people who applied after for citizenship based on their Jewish ancestry. Elbit will provide maritime UAS to EU Maritime Safety AgencyElbit awarded contract for maritime Unmanned Aircraft System patrol services provided by European Maritime Safety Agency to EU countries. Portugal's first kosher artisanal beer to debut in OctoberKosher beer label launched in Portuguese town with a few dozen Jews. At Spanish festival on Inquisition, new play tackles blood libelWorld’s longest-running festival dealing with Spanish Inquisition features play about medieval murder mystery blamed on Jews in blood libel. Portugal grants citizenship to nearly 1,800 Sephardic JewsA soaring number of Sephardic Jews acquired Portuguese citizenship in 2017.'We want a Jewish presence in Portugal'Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism reaches out to Jewish communities in US, calling for Jews to visit and live in Portugal. Portuguese official disappears with Jewish heritage moneyPolice search for Rede de Judiarias consultant who dropped off the map after equipment and money went missing.Why food makers in Portugal are going kosher'I think all of us here have Jewish DNA...' 'Through ups and downs, we have always remained strong friends'President Rivlin welcomes Vatican's Papal Nuncio and three new ambassadors to Israel. Portugal's first kosher restaurant brings Porto Israeli culture30-year IDF cook Shlomi and son Nativ open kosher restaurant in Porto: The falafel ball, lots of shakshuka and lots of history.New Jewish museum seeks to showcase Sephardic culturePortuguese town reopens museum about crypto-Jews for European Jewish culture day. Forest fire kills dozens in central PortugalAt least 24 people have reportedly been killed and more injured by a massive forest fire in central Portugal. Despite protests, 2 new Jewish museums to open in PortugalLisbon Jewish community vice president says new museum demonstrates Portugal's immunity to new anti-Semitism trend. BDS activists vandalize restaurant in PortugalAnti-Israel activists vandalize restaurant in Portugal because its head chef participated in a food festival in Israel.Portugal sitting on citizenship applicationsDespite promises to give citizenship to descendants of persecuted Jews, 92% of applications still pending.Spain, Portugal naturalize 5,000 Sephardic JewsNearly 5,000 people have become citizens of Spain or Portugal thanks to laws on the naturalization of descendants of Sephardic Jews.Carefree in a KippahAt a time when European Jews suffer as a whole, a northern Portugese city enjoys a Jewish renaissance.Portugal pulls out of project led by Israeli U.Portugal pulls out from a law enforcement project led by Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. Wildfires rage through PortugalMore than 500 forest fires have erupted accross Portugal. 3,000 firefighters working to battle the blaze.Portugal town opens Jewish heritage centerPortugal’s culture minister inaugurates Jewish heritage center in the country’s east. More UK Jews requesting naturalization in PortugalPortugal’s Jewish community observing an increase in requests for naturalization by British Jews following Brexit vote. In geography, Yitzchak Herzog plays to loseThe internet exploded after Opposition Leader Yitzchak Herzog couldn't get his countries right when congratulating Portugal's Euro 2016 win. Portugal to Push 'Palestine' TourismJust months after Portuguese parliament recognizes 'Palestine,' Minister says he wants his citizens to visit. 'Israel Must Not Lose Forced Converts to Portugal'Portugal on Thursday approves giving Jewish Inquisition victims' descendants citizenship; 'Israel must reconnect them with Jewish people.' Portugal's Parliament: Recognize 'Palestine'Portugal's parliament adopts a resolution calling on the government to recognize "Palestine", following a number of similar votes in Europe. Lisbon Jews Demand Protection After DesecrationThe Lisbon Jewish community is demanding extra protection after the desecration of a memorial to Jews murdered in massacre. Portugal Sets Sights on Renewing Jewish LifeThe first Jewish cultural and religious center in Portugal was inaugurated last week following expulsion of Jews 500 years ago. European Members of UNSC Condemn IsraelEurope's four member states in the UN Security Council strongly condemn Israel over its planned construction in Jerusalem. Justice at Last for "Portugese Dreyfus"It took 75 years,but finally at the end of July 2012 an act of grave injustice and anti-Semitism has been corrected. Jerusalem Chef Serves Up Tourism in MadridJerusalem chef Michael Katz is cooking up uniquely Israeli food in Madrid at the world's largest tourism fair for Spanish speakers. Portugal Gets Stable CoalitionPortugal's electorate turned against the Socialists and elected the Social Democrats although it realizes that this means austerity is ahead.The Death of (Jose) SocratesPrime Minster Jose Socrates' expected resignation means that there will be no government with power to impose austerity measures in the near term.Euro Jitters ReturnLingering fears of Portugese solvency as well as issues affecting previous bailouts create a climate of uncertaintyAnalysis:Portugal Told Bail Out!Portugal may be the next country to require a financial bailout, increasing the pressures on Spain. Israel Coping With Greek CrisisThough world markets are reeling in the wake of the Greek financial crisis, Israel is faring better than many. |
