Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsAlmada faces severe water shortages with 1,500 residents protesting. Nightly cuts affect 15 neighborhoods. Learn what's causing the crisis and what relief is coming.
Economy · National NewsLearn what Portuguese home buyers actually borrow, new 45% income cap rules, and why mortgage deals now take 2-3 months. Key insights for residents and expats.
Politics · National NewsPortugal commits to decade-long maritime security expansion with 11 NATO allies. Key implications for residents: defense spending, Atlantic security, and geopolitical shifts explained.
Economy · National NewsIMF cuts eurozone growth to 0.9%. Portugal faces inflation surge to 3.4%, weak export demand, and investment slowdown. Here's what it means for you.
National News · EconomyPortugal aims for 3.1% GDP in defense and infrastructure by December under NATO targets. Learn how the €7.9B investment affects jobs, taxes, and services for residents.
Economy · National NewsEU Commission launches infringement cases against Portugal for delayed fisheries monitoring and wage transparency failures. 60-day deadline to respond before penalties.
National News · ImmigrationTwin earthquakes devastated Venezuela's Portuguese community. 102 citizens confirmed dead, 57 missing. Evacuation flights underway. What families need to know now.
Health · National NewsMadeira adds 72 nurses by 2026, but union warns 1,000 more needed by 2030. Public hospitals face overtime crisis, unsafe shifts, and tourist-driven demand.
Economy · National NewsNew business formation dropped 4.1% in Portugal H1 2026. Construction & tech grow while food retail (-42%) and agriculture (-37%) collapse. Real estate insolvencies doubled.