Paulo Rangel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced today that the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) will extend its working hours effective immediately. This move is part of the government's efforts to address the delays and challenges faced by the agency.
- The minister confirmed that the government has already strengthened the teams in both Lisbon and Porto, alongside extending the working hours. "Starting today, the extension will be substantial, with significantly more hours," Rangel stated, though he did not specify the exact duration of the extension.
- The delays were exacerbated by a nearly week-long closure of services in Lisbon, which forced citizens to seek services in Porto, where resources are more limited. Rangel acknowledged this issue and emphasized the government's commitment to resolving it.
This development is a significant step towards improving the efficiency and accessibility of AIMA's services, ensuring that citizens can meet their deadlines without undue stress.
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