National NewsGNR Raids Tejo-Setúbal Drug Corridor, Arrests Seven, Seizes Drugs and Firearms
GNR raids from Benavente to Setúbal dismantled a cocaine and haxixe route, seizing €22k, weapons and 4,352 doses. Expect tighter patrols on EN118 and A13.
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Sports · National NewsPortugal Ranks 6th in FIFA After Nations League Win—2026 Implications
Portugal climb to 6th in the latest FIFA rankings after winning the Nations League. Discover what this means for 2026 World Cup seeding and fan expectations.
Economy · National NewsECB’s 2026 Growth Upgrade Boosts Prospects for Portuguese Exporters, Homeowners
ECB’s upgraded 2026 euro-area growth forecast signals steadier jobs, softer mortgages and higher tax revenue—tailwinds for Portuguese exporters and homeowners.
Politics · National NewsSpinumviva Ethics Debate Casts Shadow Over Portugal’s Presidential Contest
Seguro questions PM Montenegro’s firm Spinumviva, shaking Portugal's presidential race and prompting calls for transparency over EU funds and casino licences.
Politics · National NewsWiretap Scandal: Portugal’s Prosecutor Reaffirms Judges’ Mandatory Approval
Portugal’s Prosecutor-General stresses every criminal wiretap needs a judge’s written order, boosting privacy after the high-profile surveillance scandal.
Sports · National NewsBenfica's Rising Stars Secure 2-0 Cup Win Over Farense, Porto Awaits
In the Taça de Portugal, Benfica's bench powered a 2-0 win at Farense to book a Jan. 14 quarter-final in Porto; fans in Portugal expect fiery clássico.
Politics · National NewsRunoff Looms as Three Presidential Rivals Neck-and-Neck in Portugal
Polls show Portugal’s presidential election in a three-way tie, making a 2 February runoff virtually certain. Follow Ventura, Mendes & Gouveia e Melo.
National News · EconomyPortugal Moves 1,345 People Off Streets in 2024, but Homelessness Climbs
Official data show 1,345 people left homelessness in Portugal for good in 2024, but national counts still rose 10%. Learn why the crisis persists.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese Households Reach Post-Crisis High in Purchasing Power, but Regional Gaps Grow
Portugal’s purchasing power climbed to 82.4% of the EU average in 2024, lifting incomes while interior regions still lag behind Lisbon, widening the gap.