Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s 2026 presidential vote lacked a majority, prompting a Feb 8 runoff between António José Seguro (31.1%) and André Ventura (23.5%). Next key dates.
Politics · National NewsIn Portugal’s presidential election run-off on 8 Feb, Luís Marques Mendes refuses to back either finalist, leaving 643,000 centre-right votes in play in a tight race.
Politics · National NewsBy 4PM on Jan 18, 45.5% cast ballots in Portugal’s presidential election—surpassing 2021 turnout. Early participation already tops the 2021 contest, with polls open until 7 p.m.; learn what high turnout could mean for candidates and when final results are due.
Economy · National NewsDBRS keeps Portugal's credit rating at A (high), citing a third budget surplus and debt set to dip below 90% of GDP by 2026—see what it means for borrowers and investors.
Politics · National NewsOn 8 Feb 2026, Portugal’s presidential run-off will shape SNS funding and public schools. Compare Seguro vs. Ventura on their hospital and classroom plans.
Sports · National NewsPortugal men's team opened EHF Euro 2026 in Herning with a 40-34 win over Romania. Francisco Costa leads the chase for a top-five finish and Olympic berth.
Politics · National NewsRetired admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo threatens legal action after André Ventura wears a banned camouflage jacket, a move critics say breaches uniform code.
Politics · National NewsIn Portugal’s presidential race, António Seguro tells undecided voters sympathy isn’t enough—only a ballot counts. See how turnout could tip tonight’s result.
Politics · National NewsPortugal chooses its next president from a record 11 candidates. Housing costs, long healthcare waits and low wages dominate the campaign, making a runoff likely.