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Portugal is generally considered safe for travel, with the Israeli government advising normal precautions. However, recent weeks have seen a rise in reported antisemitic incidents. An Israeli PhD student at the University of Coimbra reported antisemitic posters and personal threats, including calls for a 'Holocaust for your family,' prompting a cri...
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Portugal’s attorney general has been asked to investigate alleged antisemitism, threats, and incitement targeting Israeli doctoral student Bar Harel.
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jpost.com
4 days ago
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An Israeli PhD student at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, reported antisemitic posters and personal threats, including calls for a "Holocaust for your family." The Portuguese prosecutor's office has requested a criminal investigation into the in...
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ynet.co.il
6 days ago
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The Israeli ambassador in Portugal calls for the cancellation of Kanye West's concert due to his antisemitic remarks.
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euronews.com
Aug 07, 2026
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A Portuguese human rights organization honors victims of the October 7 massacre, highlighting its impact on Jewish communities worldwide.
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jpost.com
Jun 16, 2026
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user in I feel like my world is shrinking
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Portugal is fine. I was there after Oct 7, didn’t find it antisemitic.
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user in Anti‑Israel on a tour traveling in Portugal
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Generally, Portugal is one of Europe's least antisemitic countries.
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user in Visiting Portugal?
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A woman in Castelo Branco told me that everyone in that region had Jewish ancestry, including herself.
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user in Visiting Portugal?
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I was there last year after Oct 7. People are super friendly, the country is beautiful and I have not noticed Palestinian flags or anti‑Jewish sentiments.
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user in Europe as a tourist post‑10/7?
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No problems in Portugal. Some 'Palestina Viva' signs, but I told lots of people I was Israeli and got only friendly responses.
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