These were the first refugees to arrive in the country as part of the 4,500 who have been allocated by the EU to come to Portugal.


One refugee, who was included in the party to come here, opted not to board the Lisbon-bound plane.


The 24 refugees were mostly part of families, and were from Eritrea, Syria, Iraq, Sudan and Tunisia.


Authorities declined to comment on when Portugal should expect the next arrival of refugees.