Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · National NewsNew Benfica library dedicated to acclaimed Portuguese author opens summer/autumn 2026. Access 40,000 volumes including his personal collection. Discover what to expect.
Politics · National NewsFormer Portuguese minister and PSD leader Nuno Morais Sarmento dies at 65 after cancer battle. Cross-party tributes reflect lasting impact on Portugal.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's "President of Affection" Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa leaves after 10 years with record 50 vetoes, 3 dissolutions, and rising political fragmentation.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's new President Seguro takes office March 9 promising healthcare reform, labor law vetoes, and stability. What it means for residents.
Sports · National NewsSporting CP's dramatic 7-4 victory over Benfica secures their place in the UEFA Futsal Champions League Final Four in Pesaro, May 2026.
Politics · National NewsAntónio José Seguro becomes Portugal's president with plans to veto labor reforms and overhaul healthcare. What this means for residents and workers.
Economy · National NewsIran war drives up Portugal fuel, grocery prices now. How the Middle East crisis impacts your household budget, commuting costs, and mortgage rates.
Environment · National NewsAll nine Azores islands under yellow alert for heavy rainfall this weekend. Check staggered timings across island groups, impacts on transport, and what to prepare.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese man's life sentence upheld in Spain for 2022 wedding attack. Understanding EU justice, cross-border sentencing, and what it means for Portuguese nationals.