Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsPortugal climb to 6th in the latest FIFA rankings after winning the Nations League. Discover what this means for 2026 World Cup seeding and fan expectations.
Sports · National NewsIn the Taça de Portugal, Benfica's bench powered a 2-0 win at Farense to book a Jan. 14 quarter-final in Porto; fans in Portugal expect fiery clássico.
Politics · National NewsPolls show Portugal’s presidential election in a three-way tie, making a 2 February runoff virtually certain. Follow Ventura, Mendes & Gouveia e Melo.
National News · EconomyOfficial data show 1,345 people left homelessness in Portugal for good in 2024, but national counts still rose 10%. Learn why the crisis persists.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s purchasing power climbed to 82.4% of the EU average in 2024, lifting incomes while interior regions still lag behind Lisbon, widening the gap.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s industrial costs fell 3.3% in November, led by a 9.4% drop in energy prices—relief that could lift factory margins and help lower supermarket bills.
Health · National NewsPortugal has administered 2.42 M free flu shots since September. Seniors 60+, pregnant women and babies 6–23 months qualify—get yours at any pharmacy by April.
National News · TransportationMarvão residents drive 14 km for a newspaper after kiosks shut; from 2026 the council will supply newspapers in public hubs, easing Portugal’s rural news divide
National News · PoliticsLisbon customs intercepted €5M in cash aboard a military-tagged flight from Guinea-Bissau, underlining Portugal’s tightening anti-laundering controls.