Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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 NewsCatarina Martins filed 9,500 signatures—2,000 above the minimum—securing entry to Portugal’s 2026 presidential race, where she vows to tackle housing costs.
Health · National NewsOver one-third of Portuguese adults are obese, yet most don’t realise it. See how 2025 health campaigns in Portugal will boost BMI literacy and cut stigma.
Transportation · National NewsNationwide rail strike on Thursday slashes CP services from Braga to Faro. Learn how to secure refunds, swap tickets and plan alternative travel across Portugal.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal’s nationwide transport strike shuts metros, grounds flights and cancels trains—know your passenger rights and pick smart backups for the next 48 hours.
Environment · National NewsShort 2–8 h water outages hit Tavira, Sintra, Leiria, Castelo de Vide & more 9–12 Dec. See municipal schedules plus tips to store water and clear sediment.
Economy · National NewsA nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.
Economy · National NewsA nationwide general strike will hit Portugal on Thursday, 11 December. Find out which flights, trains, and services are cancelled and how to prepare.
National News · PoliticsPortugal will add 8,000 troops and deploy medium- and high-altitude air-defence batteries by 2025 as defence spending hits 2 % of GDP. Discover the impact.