Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsEDP restores power to all customers after devastating storms that left nearly 1M without electricity. €5-6B economic toll and months of grid rebuilding ahead.
Economy · National NewsForeign investors seek control of Portugal's Sines refinery. Here's what the Moeve deal could mean for your fuel costs, energy independence, and 6,500 jobs by mid-2026.
Politics · National NewsUniversity of Minho students demand urgent repairs for deteriorating facilities. Leaking buildings, safety risks, and lack of timelines spark petition for transparency and action.
Tech · National NewsPortuguese teens gain hands-on AI ethics training through design sprints. €3.5M Algarve initiative shapes responsible tech leaders in 45 schools.
National News · PoliticsCoimbra femicide case exposes jealousy-driven domestic violence patterns. Learn warning signs, Portugal's Law 112/2009 protections, and 24/7 help resources.
Economy · National NewsCTT's "temporary" suspension of US-bound parcels has dragged on for months due to new customs rules, leaving Portuguese senders stranded. Find out why.
Politics · National NewsCorruption trial halted after third lawyer quits. Charges expire June 2026. Portugal's justice system faces constitutional crisis as procedural loopholes enable delay tactics.
Transportation · National NewsA drug arrest at Sete Rios station highlights tougher enforcement under new legal protections. Learn what Lisbon commuters need to know about police powers.
National News · EconomyPortugal overhauls Court of Audit rules by summer 2026, removing pre-approval delays for public contracts. What changes for infrastructure projects.