Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsForty years after Portugal joined the EU, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa urges Generation Z to defend freedoms, vote and innovate so Europe remains united.
Economy · National NewsRegistered unemployment at IEFP fell 10.8% in Dec. 2025 to 299,423, the lowest since 2002, signalling a tight labour market and rising wage pressure in Portugal.
Politics · National NewsPortugal votes in a Feb 8 runoff between António José Seguro and far-right André Ventura. Turnout and diaspora ballots may tip the final balance—read on.
Politics · National NewsCentre-right figures back António José Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential run-off to block far-right André Ventura. This alliance could reshape the race.
National News · HealthPSP campaign cuts school violence in Portugal by 5%, but knife and firearm incidents rise 37%. Learn new safety measures and what parents can do today.
Health · National NewsFrom 2026, INEM moves paramedic training to the National Fire-Fighters School; medical faculties lose role and crews face 5-year recertification. See what it means for response times.
National News · TechPortugal will merge 1.º and 2.º ciclos into a six-year primary cycle from 2027, add AI and coding classes, and launch consultation for parents in early 2026.
Health · National NewsPortugal moves ambulance training to the Firefighters’ School and sets compulsory 5-year renewals—what EMTs, unions and medical faculties need to know.
Politics · National NewsChega leader André Ventura advances to Portugal's 8 Feb presidential run-off, calling PSD and Iniciativa Liberal voters to stop Socialist-backed António Seguro.