Temporary protection for over 23,000 Ukrainian refugees
Portugal grants temporary protection to over 23,000 refugees More than 23,000 requests for temporary protection have been granted so far by Portugal to people who fled the war in Ukraine,
Algarve Football Association urges clubs and referees to help refugees
The Algarve Football Association (AFA) has called on regional football clubs and referee associations to play an active part in the welcoming of Ukrainian refugees. AFA wants them to pitch
Portugal can receive âtens of thousands of Ukrainians without risk of turbulenceâ, says minister
In one of the most heartening political statements of the day, Justice minister Francisca Van Dunem – doubling up for the time being as Minister for Internal Administration – has
SEF opens counters for displaced Ukrainians
Foreigners and borders agency (SEF) is opening service counters dedicated exclusively to Ukrainian citizens from tomorrow (Thursday), which will operate between 08:30 and 20:00. In a statement released today, SEF
Portugalâs Afghan refugees âhave already started working; children already in schoolâ
A number of the 251 Afghan refugees already taken in by Portugal have already started working – and their children are already at school. This was the upbeat message at
Portugal takes in another 80 fleeing Afghans
Portugal continues to offer shelter to fleeing Afghans. After the initial arrivals last month (click here), another 80 arrived on Sunday – the majority members of the countryâs (former) womenâs
840 Portuguese families âready to receive Afghan refugeesâ
In just three days last week 840 Portuguese families contacted the High Commission for Migrations (ACM) to offer help and assistance in receiving Afghan refugees. Expresso reports that 350 were
Group of 21 unaccompanied teens arrive in Portugal from Greek refugee camps
Adding to the 100 unaccompanied minors who have already been taken in by Portugal from refugee camps in Greece, another 21 have arrived, the government has announced. The latest arrivals,
Portugal offers asylum to burnt Greek camp minors but refugees âcontinue to exit countryâ as integration fails
Portugal is one of a number of EU member states stepping in to help the flood of refugees needing rehoming after their camp burnt down on the Greek island of
Portuguese Red Cross prepares to receive first batch of âyoung refugeesâ
Theyâre mainly boys, aged between 15-17 who arrived in Europe âaloneâ and have been living ever since in refugee camps in Greece. This is the description of the 25 young