Politics · National NewsEx-PM Sócrates Turns to UN and ECHR Over Portugal Trial Delays
Ex-PM José Sócrates asks the UN and ECHR to review delays he says block his defence in Operation Marquês, putting pressure on Portugal’s justice system.
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Politics · National NewsMarcelo’s Strasbourg Farewell Urges Portuguese Youth to Keep Europe Alive
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Portuguese youth in Strasbourg to safeguard the EU's future after 40 years of Portugal's membership. Discover what's at stake.
Politics · National NewsDiaspora Votes Could Tip Portugal’s Tight Presidential Runoff
Diaspora votes may decide Portugal's 8 Feb presidential runoff. See how consulate drives targeted campaigns mobilise Portuguese abroad and why your vote counts.
Politics · National NewsPortugal Marks 40 Years in the EU as President Urges Youth to Safeguard Europe
Forty years after Portugal joined the EU, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Generation Z to defend freedoms, vote and innovate so Europe remains united.
Politics · National NewsJosé Sócrates’ Third Lawyer Resigns, Triggering ECHR Appeal and Trial Delays
Ex-PM José Sócrates faces fresh delays as his third defence lawyer resigns, triggering new appeals and stalling Portugal’s Operação Marquês corruption trial.
Environment · National NewsPortugal under orange alert as Ingrid brings towering waves and heavy snow
Orange and red alerts as Storm Ingrid lashes Portugal with 15m waves, heavy snow from 400m and 100km/h winds. Get live updates on the Proteção Civil app.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal’s Largest Anti-Hate Raid: 37 Far-Right Suspects Arrested
Police arrest 37 alleged far-right extremists in Portugal’s biggest anti-hate raid, seizing weapons and propaganda. Learn how to report hate crime.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Jobs Market Booms as Unemployment Hits Two-Decade Low
Registered unemployment at IEFP fell 10.8% in Dec. 2025 to 299,423, the lowest since 2002, signalling a tight labour market and rising wage pressure in Portugal.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s Feb 8 Runoff: Seguro vs Ventura Hinges on Turnout and Diaspora Votes
Portugal votes in a Feb 8 runoff between António José Seguro and far-right André Ventura. Turnout and diaspora ballots may tip the final balance—read on.