Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · National NewsNationwide rail strike on Thursday slashes CP services from Braga to Faro. Learn how to secure refunds, swap tickets and plan alternative travel across Portugal.
Economy · National NewsA nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.
National News · PoliticsPortugal will add 8,000 troops and deploy medium- and high-altitude air-defence batteries by 2025 as defence spending hits 2 % of GDP. Discover the impact.
Health · National NewsWith flu season starting early in Portugal, the SNS is adding beds, redeploying staff and offering free vaccines. See if you qualify and how to stay protected.
Culture · National NewsDiscover how football fever, a nationwide blackout and new viral slang dominated Portugal’s Google search trends in 2025 — and what these insights mean for 2026.
Politics · National NewsRussia has scrapped decades-old defence pacts, pushing Portugal to audit support projects, deepen NATO partnerships and secure new military suppliers.
National News · EconomyApply for PSP’s 2025 Algarve intake before 23 Dec to secure paid training, €1 930 starting salary, IRS Jovem tax breaks and a permanent coastal police career.
Politics · National NewsPortugal lowers entry age to 18 and raises cap to 35 for prison-guard recruits, offering full overtime pay and faster hiring; applications open this spring.
Politics · National NewsAfter leaked wiretaps from Portugal’s Operation Influencer, PS’s José Luís Carneiro denies influence-peddling in state hiring. What’s at stake for public jobs?