General Sir Peter Wall in Lisbon
General Sir Peter Wall, UK Commander in Chief Land Forces, visited Portugal on 16-17 November 2009 for talks with the Portuguese authorities on joint participation in NATO missions.
Lisbon Treaty
The Lisbon Treaty has come into force. Find out more about this, and other significant events taking place in Europe in 2009.
Climate Change Negotiations
The UK is pushing for an ambitious, effective and fair agreement at Copenhagen. Follow developments during the climate change conference with our daily round ups, videos and email alerts
UK in Portugal
The UK’s alliance with Portugal is older than any other and began with a Treaty in 1373. The "oldest alliance" operates in new times as well. Over 2m British tourists visit Portugal every year and around 80,000 British nationals are part-time or permanent residents. There are an estimated 300,000 Portuguese nationals living and working in the UK. In 2008 UK exports to Portugal totalled £1.6b, and UK imports from Portugal totalled £1.7b. Portugal is UK's 13th largest export market in the EU and 30th worldwide. Read more
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Lisbon's Consular Section has recently installed an ATM machine. The first user was a translator who allowed to take a photo of the event.
In a recent visit to Portugal, Sir Jonathon Porritt, Co-Founder of Forum for the Future and a leading UK expert and writer on sustainable development, was the guest speaker at a dinner debate at the Ambassador's Residence around the theme of Climate Change and Competitiveness.
Kate and Gerry McCann have launched a 60 second video, in conjunction with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, appealing for any information relating to Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
The British Ambassador to Portugal, Alex Ellis, was recently awarded the National Bicycle Mobility Award by the FPCUB - Portuguese Federation of Cycling and Bike Users.
Innovative solar panels installed at the Residence. Read more about the installation.
Swine Flu information
If you are in Portugal and think you may have swine flu you can call 808 24 24 24 or +44 (0) 207 928 1010
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Important notices
Police contacts in connection with
Madeleine McCann
- Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111 (from UK) +44 (0) 1883 731 336 (from outside UK)
- Judiciary Police, Portimão, Algarve +351 282 405 400 Fax: +351 282 412 763 email:dic.portimao@pj.pt
- Faro Police, Algarve +351 289 884 500
- National Republican Guard, Lagos, Algarve +351 282 764 010
LATEST NEWS
Human rights essential to a stable society
10 December 2009
David Miliband welcomed Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December saying we must continue to promote universal human rights until they are secured.
Promoting the Non-Proliferation Treaty in West Africa
9 December 2009
A workshop in Ghana raises awareness about the Non-Proliferation Treaty among West African states.
Contact details
Portugal, Lisbon, British Embassy
Rua de São Bernardo 33
1249-082
Lisbon
Telephone:
351 21 392 4000
Fax:(351) (21) 392 41 53 Consular
(351) (21) 392 41 88 Visa
(351) (21) 392 40 21 Political/PPA
(351) (21) 392 41 86 UK Trade & Investment
(351) (21) 392 41 87 Management
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Normal Working Hours
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.30 - 17.30
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