Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · National NewsOver 55% of immigrant pupils in Lisbon, Amadora and Sintra report bias. Portugal adds cultural mediators and fast-tracks school enrollment to boost inclusion.
Economy · National NewsMember-owned Montepio Bank in Portugal ousts CEO Leitão, vets a successor. Discover how the leadership shift may affect your dividends, fees and daily banking.
Health · National NewsThree people died in Portugal after waiting up to 3 hours for 112 ambulances. Discover what’s being done to fix emergency response and how residents can stay prepared.
National News · PoliticsEased age and height limits sparked 4,027 applications for Portugal’s PSP. Learn how the rule change could strengthen patrols from Lisbon to the Algarve.
Health · National NewsPortugal has given 2.6 million flu vaccinations—five weeks ahead of schedule—through pharmacies and mobile teams, easing winter pressure on national hospitals.
Health · National NewsPortugal’s worst flu season has pushed ER waits past 20 hours. Use SNS 24, wait-time dashboards and free vaccination clinics to find faster, safer care.
Economy · National NewsSicasal’s insolvency threatens Portugal’s barbecue season, freezing 260 jobs at its Mafra plant. Creditors meet on 4 Mar to decide its fate—follow updates here.
Politics · National NewsAutomatic gunfire rattles Lisbon’s Olivais district on New Year’s Eve, prompting residents to demand tougher gun laws and a stronger police presence in suburbs.
Politics · National NewsPM Luís Montenegro tours Portugal to back PSD presidential hopeful Luís Marques Mendes, aiming to lock in national stability and avoid a polarising runoff.