Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsUN Secretary-General António Guterres directly names Portugal in call for slavery reparations and systemic racism eradication. Ghana's UN resolution today.
Politics · National NewsCDS-PP leader Nuno Melo accuses the Socialist Party of blocking Constitutional Court appointments after electoral losses. The political row highlights tensions in Portugal's shifting coalition landscape.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict could cut Portugal's GDP by 0.3-1.5%. How rising oil prices will hit your fuel costs, utility bills, and job prospects in 2026.
National News · PoliticsA 14-year-old in Vagos faces Portugal's harshest juvenile sentence in Aveiro court. Discover how Portugal's juvenile justice system balances rehabilitation with accountability.
Politics · National NewsEU child protection system expires April 3. Learn how Portugal can intervene diplomatically to prevent digital exploitation detection collapse affecting your family.
Health · National NewsTwo Setúbal hospitals take all maternity emergencies from April 15. No more unpredictable closures. What this means for expectant mothers.
Economy · National NewsStorm Kristin devastated Marinha Grande's markets. Learn how the municipality is helping vendors recover with retroactive fee waivers and relief measures.
Economy · National NewsPortugal faces a small budget deficit in 2026 due to storm recovery and energy costs. Learn how this affects household support and your finances.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Assembly President orders formal inquiry into Socialist deputy Isabel Moreira's statements after complaint by PSD leader. What it means for politics.