Latest news in Portugal? September 6th, 2026
06-09-2026
- Full Biometric Border Checks Resume at Airports: Starting September 6, Portuguese international airportsprimarily Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Porto, and Farohave restored mandatory 100% biometric data collection (fingerprints and live facial imaging) for all non-EU travelers arriving for short stays under the EU Entry/Exit System framework, following the expiration of temporary summer queue-relief pauses. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro confirmed that border authorities and technology assets have been mobilized to manage the increased processing times. Deep Arrival
- TAP Air Portugal Privatization Enters Direct Negotiations: Following the latest Council of Ministers resolution, the government formally opened direct negotiations with Air France-KLM and the Lufthansa Group. Both aviation groups have been invited to submit improved binding offers to acquire a stake of up to 44.9% in the national carrier. XXV Governo Constitucional
- Approval of “TERRA+ 2026–2030” Waste Management Plan: The government announced a €2.3 billion national waste strategy aimed at modernizing recycling infrastructure, managing landfill saturation, and bringing the country in line with tightened European circular economy standards. XXV Governo Constitucional
- Emergency Aid Package for Douro Winegrowers: An extraordinary financial assistance package of up to €12 million was sanctioned for wine producers in the Douro region. The funds aim to mitigate storage surpluses and market volatility affecting the 2026/2027 harvest cycle. XXV Governo Constitucional
- Debate Over Social Media Access for Minors: Public discussion surged over digital safety following warnings issued by UNICEF Portugal, cautioning that outright bans on social media for youth do not address online abuse or digital literacy, as parliament examines wider child-protection frameworks. HealthNews