Two Portuguese citizens detained by Israeli authorities in the West Bank will be deported and are expected to arrive in Portugal today, October 9th. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that both individuals are in good condition and consented to the deportation.
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The two Portuguese citizens detained by Israeli authorities in the West Bank are scheduled to arrive in Portugal on Saturday, 2026-10-10, following a change in their travel arrangements. Diplomatic officials have confirmed that the individuals are physically well and have consented to deportation.
Several hundred people marched to the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon to advocate for greater inclusion of individuals with mental health conditions in public policy decisions. Organized by the FNERDM, the protest called for improved support in housing, education, and employment, arguing that the current system needs to move beyond institutional-style practices to genuine community-based empowerment.
Personal data belonging to hundreds of candidates applying for positions within the Portuguese Republic Intelligence System (SIRP) was found for sale on the dark web.