Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsPortugal suspends its elite Special Forces course in Lamego and opens dual inquiries after a 23-year-old lieutenant drowned during a night river drill.
Sports · National NewsPorto Appeal Court overturns Frederico Varandas’s €7,200 defamation penalty, ruling his ‘bandit’ remark protected speech—reshaping defamation law in Portuguese sport.
National News · EnvironmentStorm Kristin knocked out power for 500,000 residents, halted trains and closed schools across Portugal. Learn the latest safety advice and recovery updates now.
Environment · National NewsStorm Kristin overwhelmed Portugal with 5,463 incidents and 18,000 responders. Learn five expert tips to safeguard your family, property and travel plans.
Health · National NewsPortugal faces record excess winter deaths; learn how to stay safe from H3N1 flu, freezing cold, energy shortfalls and heating challenges this season.
Politics · National NewsVentura’s jab that Seguro was afraid to debate backfired when the Socialist used wit to dominate Portugal’s presidential runoff before the 8 Feb vote.
National News · PoliticsPortuguese navy, air force and PJ intercept narco-sub off the Azores, seizing record 9-tonne cocaine haul that could reshape Atlantic routes and spur funding.
National NewsPortugal's Navy and Air Force intercepted a ghost sub off the Azores seizing a record 9 tonnes of cocaine worth €350 million. Read story of Operation Adamastor.
Politics · National NewsOver 250 non-socialists urge a vote for Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential run-off to block a far-right victory—see why this cross-party appeal matters.