Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPombal submits €274M reconstruction project seeking priority funding after storms. Infrastructure plan includes housing, flood protection, and economic development for Leiria district.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Foreign Minister defends US use of Lajes Air Base amid Socialist opposition demands for condemnation of strikes on Iran. Parliamentary debate heats up.
Economy · National NewsNew Portuguese housing tax breaks cut landlord rates to 10% but critics say they favor investors over struggling renters. Here's what changes for you.
National News · PoliticsGNR arrests suspected drug trafficker in Odemira after seizing 600+ doses of hashish and cocaine, plus firearm. Major bust in southern Portugal's Alentejo region.
National News · PoliticsAna's case exposes delays in Portugal's domestic violence protection. Learn how residents can report abuse, access emergency support, and understand their rights.
Environment · National NewsPeneda-Gerês National Park wildfire entered resolution phase after 2-day operation. 80 firefighters remain on site for cleanup work in Terras de Bouro area.
Politics · National NewsStorm Kristin killed 19 in Portugal. Government explains infrastructure upgrade delays and urges residents to build personal storm preparedness now.
Health · National NewsPortugal's INEM emergency technicians strike over delayed treatment protocols for pain, poisoning & cardiac arrest. Your 112 calls still work—what residents need to know.
Health · National News36-year-old man captured after week-long manhunt following his mother's death in Machico. Case raises questions about mental health aftercare in Madeira.