Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsIn Portugal's 2026 presidential election, João Cotrim de Figueiredo promises a service-first presidency, vowing to reject backroom deals and act as referee.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s record 11-candidate presidential election launches in Lisbon and Porto amid razor-thin polls ahead of the 18 Jan vote. Follow updates and analysis across the country.
Politics · National NewsAdmiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo slips to 15%, dropping to fourth in Portugal’s 2026 presidential race. Learn what caused the slide and whether he can still recover.
Politics · National NewsAdmiral Gouveia e Melo accuses PM Montenegro of bias in Portugal’s 2026 presidential race. Discover how this dispute could sway undecided Portuguese voters.
Politics · National NewsMontenegro urges centre-right voters to unite behind Luís Marques Mendes in Portugal’s 2026 presidential race, sparking backlash and fears of a possible run-off.
National News · Other NewsCrans-Montana ski-resort fire left 40 dead, including Portuguese teacher Fany Magalhães. Discover how Lisbon rushed consular teams and ICU burn beds for victims.
Politics · National NewsFrom Peniche Fortress, ex-political prisoners endorse presidential hopeful António Filipe, casting Portugal's 2026 election as a defense of democracy.
National News · ImmigrationAfter the Crans-Montana blaze claimed 40 lives including a Portuguese expat, Portugal’s embassy in Bern opened a 24/7 hotline for affected families.
National News · ImmigrationLisbon presses Swiss officials after indoor fireworks sparked a Crans-Montana blaze that killed Fany Magalhães and injured 119. See how the diaspora is helping.