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PJ detected Germans prohibited from leaving their country at a neo-Nazi festival in Póvoa de Varzim

Portuguese authorities identified German citizens attending the 'Masters of the Sea' neo-Nazi festival in Póvoa de Varzim who were under travel restrictions in Germany due to hate crime convictions. The event, monitored by the PJ, reportedly hosted around 300 participants, a significant increase from previous editions.

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This report highlights the presence of radical groups in Portugal; while it does not directly change your legal status, it is relevant information if you are concerned about hate crime and safety in your community.

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