Portugal

Portugal:

Israel Declaration hailed as global human rights milestone

After years of attacks on Zionism, two human rights organizations recognize the unique global significance of Israel’s Declaration of Independence.

Real Madrid fan removed for giving Nazi salute

During the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Portugal's Benfica, a fan was photographed giving a Nazi salute and was immediately removed from the stadium.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

Portugal passes bill to ban burqas and niqabs in public spaces

Portugal's parliament approves a bill banning face veils in public, targeting burqas and niqabs. Fines and prison terms proposed.

Anti-Israel demonstration in Barcelona turns violent

A protest in Barcelona against Israel’s Gaza policies turned violent, injuring 20 officers and leading to multiple arrests, while similar rallies took place across southern Europe.

Chabad founder’s Sephardic ancestor honored in Portugal

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Chabad’s founding, Portugal holds tribute to Rabbi Baruch Portugali, ancestor of the founder of Chabad-Lubavitch.

Portugal recognizes Palestinian state

After Britain, Australia, and Canada, Portugal has become the fourth country today to declare recognition of a Palestinian state.

Portugal to recognize a Palestinian state

Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares it will recognize a Palestinian state early next week.

Lisbon’s iconic streetcar derails, leaving 15 dead

Lisbon’s famed Elevador da Gloria derails, killing 15 and injuring 18. A child is among the wounded. Portugal declares national mourning as investigation begins into the tragic accident.

Portugal mulls recognizing Palestinian state ahead of UN assembly

Portugal’s Prime Minister says his government will consult political leaders and the president on whether to recognize a Palestinian state.

Yoni Netanyahu honored for heroic role in Entebbe rescue

Yoni Netanyahu honored in Porto ceremony as champion who changed world’s response to terrorism.

Bnai Brith Portugal warns:

Jewish human rights are being denied globally

Former Israeli Ambassador Colette Avital honored in Portugal amid rising global antisemitism and violence against Jews.

'Jewish children have rights, too'

In response to attacks on Jewish children worldwide, B’nai B’rith Portugal and the International Observatory of Human Rights release book highlighting the universal rights of children.

Portugal:

1,000 students, dignitaries at Holocaust museum memorial ceremony

At Porto Holocaust Museum, Israeli Ambassador to Portugal says difference between Shoah and today is, 'Now we can fight back.'

New film dedicated to hostages familie

'The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children'

Film to shed light on the tragic story of 2,000 Jewish children from Spain who, after their families fled to Portugal in 1492 following the Edict of Expulsion, were forcibly kidnapped by Portuguese King Dom João II.

Unlocking Opportunities:

The Impact of Portugal's Start-up Visa on the Property Market

Unlocking Opportunities: The Impact of Portugal Start-up Visa on Investment in the Property Market

1,000 teens learn about Portugal's expulsion and genocide of Jews

A thousand teenagers mark the Portuguese Edict of Expulsion in visit to the Jewish Museum of Porto.

Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus opens in Portugal

The network of parliamentary Israel Allies Caucuses continues to expand, with the launch of the Portugal Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus yesterday - the 54th country in the network.

In shoadow of Amsterdam pogrom

Portuguese Holocaust Museum, British Embassy mark Kristallnacht

British Embassy in Portugal sponsors Kristallnacht commemoration at the Holocaust Museum in Oporto, Portugal. President of Porto Jewish Community: “Kristallnacht is not part of history but happening today. The way to fight antisemitism is to educate the youth.”

Portugal:

Granddaughter of Portuguese Dreyfus works to right historic wrong

Granddaughter of “Portuguese Dreyfus” takes case for apology and posthumous reinstatement to European Court of Human Rights.

Portugal's first chief rabbi is honored in moving tribute

In nod to combatting antisemitism and accusations of dual loyalty, Portuguese officials pay tribute to historic Jewish leader who is known as one of the founders of modern Portugal.

In first:

Jewish community announces Jewish Agency as legal heir

Setting example for Jewish communities around the world, the Jewish Community of Oporto officially announces the Jewish Agency as its legal heir.

Porto Jewish community:

Incoming EU president has history of antisemitism

Jewish community of Porto warns that incoming EU President António Costa has a history of antisemitism that could impact Jewish life on the continent.

Bnai Brith Portugal:

'Only a matter of time before Israeli official is targeted'

Portuguese policeman Ildefonso Pereira, killed while saving the life of Israel’s Ambassador Ephraim Eldar, is remembered and honored.

Germany and Portugal:

'Now is not the time to recognize a Palestinian state'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro say the time is not ripe to recognize a Palestinian state, after three other European countries did so.

On Inquisition anniversary

Oporto Jewish community releases new educational project

'The 2,000 Exiled Jewish Children' will tell the largely unknown story of how 2,000 Jewish children from Portugal up to the age of eight years old were stolen from their families by King D. João II of Portugal in 1493 and exiled to the African island of Sao Tome 7,500km away.

Fighting antisemitism:

Holocaust Museum of Oporto teaches evolution of antisemitism

President of the Oporto Jewish Community: 'This year there are so many examples of the exponential rise of antisemitism, including the largest pogrom of Jews since the end of the Shoah.'

Angry mob forces European ambassadors from Palestinian university

Dozens of Palestinians violently expelled the German and Portuguese ambassadors during their visit to Birzeit University.

Portugal's PM:

'We're not ready to recognize a Palestinian state'

Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro meets Spanish counterpart, who has been calling for recognition of a Palestinian state, says he will wait for EU and UN to work out a common position on the issue.

Suspicious envelope at Israeli embassy in Portugal

Security forces called to Israeli embassy in Lisbon after receiving a suspicious envelope. Estimated that this is a threat because of Gaza war.

Israeli Ambassador warns:

'Silence on antisemitism could lead to violence'

Israel’s Ambassador to Portugal, Dor Shapira, and B'nai B'rith Portugal call out politicians' silence in face of growing number of antisemitic incidents.

President of Portugal:

'Portugal will advance the release of hostages'

Portuguese President meets for the first time with families of hostages, expresses his personal support and the support of his country for the families.

Which Country Has Better Conditions for Your Family?

Many people consider that Spain and Portugal are developed and prospective EU countries for relocation.

Anti-Israel:

Portugal's largest synagogue vandalized

After their synagogue is vandalized, Porto Jews brace for antisemitism during Israel-Hamas war.

Watch:

'River of wine' floods Portuguese village

2 trucks accidentally spill 2.2 million liters of red wine onto streets of São Lourenco do Bairro.

Portugal:

Jewish museum inaugurates monument honoring Inquisition victims

Jewish Museum in Porto inaugurates monument bearing the names of victims of the Portuguese Inquisition.

Last year:

More than 20,000 Israelis sought Portuguese nationality

Israelis are the largest group to seek Portuguese nationality in 2022, but few actually move to Portugal.

Lubavitcher Rebbe honored in Portugal

International Observatory of Human Rights presents certificate to the President of Chabad Portugal honoring Rabbi Menachem Schneerson.

Community of Oporto:

Portuguese Jews call for help to preserve Inquisition records

Jewish community of Oporto calls on Jews around the world help preserve unique Inquisition records as a key to our past and future.

Oporto Jewish community opens first cemetery in five centuries

Jewish cemetery first one to operate in Portuguese city since expulsion edict was enacted by Portugal in 1497.

Portugal:

Thousands of children learn about Holocaust in government event

Thousands of children from across Portugal visit Holocaust Museum on Yom HaShoah.

Portuguese Jews denounce upcoming Roger Waters concerts

Porto Jewish community urges cancellation of Waters' two shows, calls for him to visit city's Holocaust museum.

Jewish community demands reinstatement of 'Portuguese Dreyfus'

Efforts to raise awareness are taking place on the centenary of the community’s founding by Basto, with release of the film ‘Sefarad.’

Jerusalem plaza honors Portuguese Righteous Among the Nations

Portuguese diplomat who saved thousands during Holocaust honored with plaza in Jerusalem.

Portugal:

Sanctions eased on rabbi charged in Abramovich citizenship case

Portuguese court loosens rules for rabbi charged with filing false citizenship applications for people claiming Sephardic ancestry.

Porto Jewish community denounces 'major antisemitic conspiracy'

Portuguese Jewish community decries attempt to destroy Sephardic citizenship law in complaint sent to European Public Prosecutor's Office.

Watch: Passengers terrified as wildfires surround train

Over a thousand people have died in Spain and Portugal as Western Europe finds itself in the midst of a sweltering heatwave.

Portuguese Jewish Leader:

'Portugal's probe of community is a Holocaust against families'

Head of Jewish community of Porto blasts criminal investigation into vetting of Jews with Sephardic ancestry.

Changes to Portuguese Sephardi nationality law slammed

Reforms to program not seen as transparent with community unable to get response from government agency in charge.

Roman Abramovich:

Documents from Portuguese citizenship application leaked online

Documents from Roman Abramovich’s controversial Portuguese naturalization surface online.

Portugal tightens rules for citizenship for Sephardic Jews

Following Roman Abramovich scrutiny, Portugal tightens rules for Sephardic Jews applying for citizenship.

Portuguese Jews halt Sephardi certification after rabbi arrested

Jewish Community of Porto announces it will no longer certify Sephardic ancestry, after rabbi arrested for certifying Roman Abramovich.

The Inquisitorial Injustice that Portugal struggles to address

Acts of Faith - the name for the church's celebration at condeminng 'heretics' is a new novel reviewed by a writer on the Inquisition.Op-ed.

Rabbi tied to Roman Abramovich’s Portuguese citizenship arrested

Portuguese rabbi arrested before flight to Israel, amid claims he inappropriately granted Russian oligarch's citizenship request.

Portugal to send reinforcements to Ukraine

Russian war on Ukraine is 'war against freedom of self-determination and democracy,' Portuguese PM Costa says.

Portuguese Jewish museum builds 'Antisemite room'

Jewish museum of Oporto announces dedicated exhibit highlighting issue of antisemitism.

Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship

Agency that granted Russian-Israeli billionaire Portuguese citizenship now investigating "possible irregularity" in application.

90,000 Sephardic Jews have gained citizenship to Spain, Portugal

Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 90,000 descendants of Sephardic Jews since 2015.

Roman Abramovich applies for Portuguese citizenship

Russian-Israeli billionaire uses 2015 law that repatriates descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled during the Inquisition.

Portuguese diplomat who saved Jews during Holocaust honored

Portugese gov't honors memory of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, at a ceremony in Lisbon.