Politics · National NewsPortugal's Prime Minister Fronts PSD Campaign to Secure Stability
PM Luís Montenegro tours Portugal to back PSD presidential hopeful Luís Marques Mendes, aiming to lock in national stability and avoid a polarising runoff.
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Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s Festive Roads See 38 Fatalities Despite Tightened Patrols
Holiday crashes in Portugal surged 31%, leaving 38 dead. Understand the causes and follow expert tips—from route planning to on-the-spot breathalyser checks—to stay safe on the roads.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s 11-Way Presidential Race Begins in Lisbon and Porto
Portugal’s record 11-candidate presidential election launches in Lisbon and Porto amid razor-thin polls ahead of the 18 Jan vote. Follow updates and analysis across the country.
Politics · National NewsGouveia e Melo’s 15% Poll Leaves Portugal’s 2026 Presidential Race Wide Open
Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo slips to 15%, dropping to fourth in Portugal’s 2026 presidential race. Learn what caused the slide and whether he can still recover.
Politics · National NewsTense Clash in Portugal’s 2026 Election: Admiral Says PM Is Undermining Fairness
Admiral Gouveia e Melo accuses PM Montenegro of bias in Portugal’s 2026 presidential race. Discover how this dispute could sway undecided Portuguese voters.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s Centre-Right Jitters Grow Ahead of 2026 Vote After PM’s Endorsement
Montenegro urges centre-right voters to unite behind Luís Marques Mendes in Portugal’s 2026 presidential race, sparking backlash and fears of a possible run-off.
National News · Other NewsPortuguese teacher among 40 dead in Crans-Montana fire; Lisbon sends aid
Crans-Montana ski-resort fire left 40 dead, including Portuguese teacher Fany Magalhães. Discover how Lisbon rushed consular teams and ICU burn beds for victims.
Politics · National NewsAt Peniche Fortress, Ex-Political Prisoners Lend Weight to Filipe’s 2026 Bid
From Peniche Fortress, ex-political prisoners endorse presidential hopeful António Filipe, casting Portugal's 2026 election as a defense of democracy.
National News · ImmigrationSwiss Alps Bar Fire Kills Portuguese Woman; Lisbon Opens 24/7 Hotline
After the Crans-Montana blaze claimed 40 lives including a Portuguese expat, Portugal’s embassy in Bern opened a 24/7 hotline for affected families.