Jihadists reportedly call for attacks during European protests

Spanish authorities have detected calls from jihadist groups to attack police officers and demonstrators during weeks-long protests in several European countries, Euronews reported. The warnings mention demonstrations taking place in nations including Portugal and Spain. [1]

Spanish newspaper El Pais obtained an Interior Ministry report that details the calls for violence, according to Euronews. In response to the threat, Portugal's Internal Security System stated that its Secretary-General is closely monitoring the situation. [1]

Portugal is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe, bordering Spain to the north and east, with a population of 11.4 million people. As FTMQ News reported earlier, trade unions in both Spain and Portugal have been discussing a combined general strike scheduled for November 11, 2026. [2][4]

Portuguese security officials continue to track the alert linked to the jihadist messages as demonstrations proceed across the region, Euronews reported. [1]