Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s industrial costs fell 3.3% in November, led by a 9.4% drop in energy prices—relief that could lift factory margins and help lower supermarket bills.
Politics · National NewsA former aide to Portugal's Justice Ministry has been arrested in Lisbon after police found 500 child abuse files and videos on ministry laptops.
National News · PoliticsLisbon police seized €5M from a Bissau envoy, but Portugal’s 5-year detention rule soon freed the suspect. Learn what it means for AML oversight in Portugal.
Health · National NewsPortugal’s hospitals and SNS 24 hotline face record strain from an early H3N2 flu surge. Learn who should vaccinate, when to call SNS 24 and how to ease ER pressure.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal strike alert: one-day stoppage may hit Fri, Dec 19, halting Lisbon & Porto metros, closing schools, delaying hospital care. Get updates and plan ahead.
Culture · National NewsJoin Lisbon in saying goodbye to beloved actress Glória de Matos at this weekend’s vigil, funeral Mass and cremation. Get schedules, transport and etiquette tips.
Sports · National NewsPortugal legend Rui Patrício retires after 108 caps and 731 club games, donates Euro-2016 gloves to the FPF museum and prepares to become goalkeeping director.
Health · National NewsPortugal bans export of 73 medicines, from flu to hepatitis A vaccines, after an Infarmed alert — safeguarding stocks for the January jab campaign. Book now.
Politics · National NewsPortugal’s teachers strike closes 1,500+ schools, leaving parents scrambling for childcare. Unions press for labor reforms as govt sticks to its bill.