AIMA issued over 386,000 residence permits in 2025, a 60% rise from the previous year. Despite the growth, the agency expects half as many immigrants to enter the country under the new Immigration Law, which limits visas to qualified work.
The preliminary hearing in the Santanchè case, investigating Italy’s Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè for alleged fraud against the National Social Security Institute (INPS), has been postponed until February 2026. The statute of limitations remains suspended.
Step backward or modernization? The Greek Parliament has approved a labor reform allowing workdays of up to 13 hours under certain conditions. Backed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s government, the measure reignites Europe’s debate over labor rights and quality of life.
Italian diplomats are under investigation for the illegal sale of visas. The Farnesina, led by Antonio Tajani, is the target of inquiries shaking the Meloni government.
The Portuguese government approved a law banning the use of the burqa in public spaces. Authorities say the measure aims to ensure security and reinforce the neutrality of the secular state.
European Commission report shows that housing in Portugal is among the most overvalued in Europe. Tourism and lack of construction are driving up prices.
In a speech at the WTO General Council, the UK urges urgent reforms in global trade governance and warns of mounting risks to international economic security.
Europe faces a shortage of doctors and nurses and increasingly relies on foreign healthcare professionals. Brazilians are among the most sought after.
In a symbolic and inspiring gathering in Madrid, officers from Spain’s Armed Forces called on young women to break barriers in the military sector.
Under the motto “Those who want it, can do it,” the panel highlighted progress, challenges, and the urgency of new policies to achieve gender equality in Europe’s armed forces.
The final deadline to apply for Spanish citizenship under the Democratic Memory Law, known as the Grandchildren’s Law, is October 22. The approaching date has led to long lines at Spanish consulates in Brazil, especially in São Paulo.
