Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EconomyPortugal’s storm-hit Vila de Rei is now in a state of calamity, unlocking rapid repairs, €31k home grants and 1.5% loans—learn how to apply before the 30-day deadline.
Environment · National NewsStorm Kristin struck Portugal with 178 km/h winds, causing five deaths, 8,000 emergencies and mass blackouts. Discover safety advice and recovery steps.
Politics · National NewsSeguro and Ventura criss-cross Portugal on the campaign trail as voters prepare for Feb 8 presidential runoff. Polls show a tight race and high abstention risk.
National News · PoliticsPortugal suspends its elite Special Forces course in Lamego and opens dual inquiries after a 23-year-old lieutenant drowned during a night river drill.
Environment · National NewsStorm calls in Portugal plunged to just 22 overnight after Depression Kristin. Flood watches near Mondego and Sado stay active – stay prepared.
Environment · National NewsPortugal logged 8,000+ storm incidents, from floods in Coimbra to power cuts in Leiria. Authorities urge residents to brace for weekend wind and rain.
National News · PoliticsA 23-year-old trainee drowned during a Special Operations river drill in Lamego, forcing the Portuguese Army to suspend the course while investigators probe safety lapses.
Sports · National NewsPorto Appeal Court overturns Frederico Varandas’s €7,200 defamation penalty, ruling his ‘bandit’ remark protected speech—reshaping defamation law in Portuguese sport.
National News · EnvironmentStorm Kristin knocked out power for 500,000 residents, halted trains and closed schools across Portugal. Learn the latest safety advice and recovery updates now.