Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsStorm Kristin overwhelmed Portugal with 5,463 incidents and 18,000 responders. Learn five expert tips to safeguard your family, property and travel plans.
National NewsPortugal's Navy and Air Force intercepted a ghost sub off the Azores seizing a record 9 tonnes of cocaine worth €350 million. Read story of Operation Adamastor.
Politics · National NewsOver 250 non-socialists urge a vote for Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential run-off to block a far-right victory—see why this cross-party appeal matters.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's courts refuse to suspend the four-year sentence for far-right leader Mário Machado, signaling hate-speech penalties and a precedent for future cases.
Economy · National NewsLearn how a potential Moody’s A2 upgrade could trim mortgage rates, cut corporate borrowing costs and free fiscal space for schools and healthcare across Portugal in 2024.
Sports · National NewsPortugal’s handball side can still reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals despite a record 46-38 defeat to France—beat Norway and hope Germany falters. Follow the decisive clash.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's 8 February run-off looms as Cotrim Figueiredo turns 900k liberal votes into Movimento 2031 and urges voters to reject André Ventura. Follow the story.
National News · PoliticsPortugal’s violent crime fell 2.6% in 2025, yet overall offences rose 2.1%. Explore the hardest-hit districts and how 8,000 new police bodycams aim to reassure residents.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Portugal’s rejection of a Gaza peace forum reinforces its UN credentials, bolsters its 2027 UN Security Council bid and secures a Lisbon Summit.