Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsFPF hands 18-month suspension to Guia FC coach for sexual harassment of six players. Club officials also punished—first case holding management accountable.
National News · TechPortugal's SIRESP emergency network repeatedly fails during storms, leaving police, firefighters, and medical responders without communication. No fix until 2028.
Politics · National NewsNine Rato precinct officers arrested for torture and abuse of vulnerable detainees. Systematic violence exposed through WhatsApp evidence in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese pork and poultry producers gain Vietnam market access. Learn how tariff benefits and trade opportunities impact Portugal's exports and economy.
Culture · National NewsPortugal's animation sector gains momentum with seven nominations at the 2025 Quirino Awards. Two acclaimed shorts compete for top honors in April ceremony in Tenerife.
Sports · National NewsPortugal women face Slovakia Saturday at 4pm in Barcelos for crucial World Cup 2027 qualifier. Group leaders clash after Portugal's 2-0 win over Finland. Live updates.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's private security workers lack automatic prosecution when attacked. Learn why guards demand equal rights and what could change. Law 26/2025 explained.
Health · National NewsIsosorbide mononitrate 60 mg unavailable until June 2026. Learn dose adjustments, alternatives, and what heart patients should do now in Portugal.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's retail sector posts strong 4.7% annual growth in January, ranking third in EU. Tax cuts and low unemployment fuel consumer spending across fashion, home goods, and food sectors.