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Portugal confirms 282 mpox cases, but numbers have fallen in recent weeks
Most cases were in Lisbon and the Tagus Valley, and 18 people required hospital treatment.
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More than 600 Lisbon students placed in schools after shortage of places
The decision followed a seven-hour emergency meeting and larger classes; the nationwide problem has not yet been fully resolved.
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AIMA updates residence-document portal for EU nationals and their family members
The portal now accepts applications for permanent residence certificates or cards, and NIF and NISS are no longer mandatory.
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Around 2,500 teaching posts remain unfilled in Portuguese schools
At the start of the school year, 1,250 full posts and roughly the same number of part-time posts remained unfilled, with Greater Lisbon and the Setúbal Peninsula most affected.
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Portugal's AIMA reports an increase of more than 60% in appointments
AIMA says it completed more than 60% more appointments in its offices in January–June 2026 than in the same period of 2025. According to the agency, the share of complaints about appointments fell from 6.9% to 2.7%.
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Portugal ends the last two routes to regularisation without a prior visa
New rules took effect on 11 September and ended residence permits without a prior visa through vocational study or a minor child in the country.
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Portugal secures €1.5 billion for 50,000 social homes
The government and the European Investment Bank agreed a credit line to build and renovate housing for vulnerable families.
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Portugal strengthens AIMA with staff and digital services
AIMA says its staff numbers grew by 17% from July 2024 to July 2026. The agency expects further growth in September and links it to the modernisation of digital services for users.
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Portugal moves to full biometric collection for passengers from outside the EU
Since 6 September, photos and fingerprints of non-EU citizens are to be registered through the European Entry/Exit System.
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Portugal launches construction training and internships for migrants
The Integrar para a Construção programme from AIMA and its partners includes people with temporary protection, migrants with lawful status and people under international protection. It combines technical training, internships and support for labour-market integration.
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