Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s Christmas food drive collected 2,150 tonnes, 2.8 % less than 2023, leaving 250 000 meals unfunded. Donate a voucher online by 7 Dec to help feed 380 000 people.
Health · National News20% of Portugal's specialist training slots stay empty, delaying patient care. Learn why doctors shun public posts and how officials aim to fill them next year.
Immigration · National NewsPortuguese court jails 3 over Alentejo trafficking; 2 officers freed after phone-tap void. Harvest season at risk—discover Portugal’s fight against exploitation.
Politics · National NewsBloco de Esquerda’s leadership trio, headed by Isabel Pires, pledges to rebuild local cells and mobilise backers for Portugal’s 11 Dec strike over labour rules.
Economy · National NewsOne in four new Portuguese mortgages now carries a state guarantee covering up to 15% of the price for first-time buyers under 35 — learn how the rules work.
Economy · National NewsPortugal’s GDP jumped 2.4% in Q3 2023, powered by household spending and tourism; economists flag inflation and debt risks for the months ahead in Portugal.
Health · National NewsFraud probe into Santa Maria Hospital’s overtime 'produção adicional' scheme cancels weekend skin surgeries, adding 1,000 patients to Lisbon dermatology waitlist.
Economy · National NewsAbout 70% of Portuguese families own their homes, and demand for detached houses is rising despite higher mortgage costs and fresh land-use reforms.
Sports · National NewsPolice raids across northern Portugal seized 10 FC Porto supporter cards and named five suspects in a violence-fraud probe, raising fresh questions on stadium safety.