Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsPortugal downgrades Tagus flood alert to blue. Recovery underway with €2.5B relief package for affected residents and businesses in Santarém region.
National News · PoliticsAveiro robbery spree exposes campus safety gaps in Portugal. Learn what students must know about security risks, university protections, and preventive measures.
Politics · National NewsFormer PM Sócrates faces court-appointed defender after 3rd lawyer quits mid-trial. Operação Marquês corruption case suspended indefinitely with prescription risk.
Health · National NewsBarreiro Hospital's emergency obstetric unit closes mid-March. Urgent cases redirect to Almada. Scheduled births continue. What expats and residents must know.
Economy · National NewsEuribor rates climb to 2.149% affecting 39% of Portugal's variable mortgages. What this means for your monthly payments and ECB's March decision.
Health · National NewsBuki France sensory slime sold via Amazon poses serious health risks to children. Boron levels 380x above safe limits. Find model 2169 and get a refund now.
Culture · National NewsFemale representation in Portuguese news dropped to 24%, down from 34% in 2020, reversing a decade of progress. Study shows digital media failed equality promise.
Health · National NewsPortugal has 2,000 cases of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, but only 100 are diagnosed. Learn the warning signs and why testing matters for your health.
Economy · National NewsPortugal egg prices surge 31% to €2.12 per half-dozen. Discover why bakery costs are rising and how to save on your grocery budget in 2026.