Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal scraps height rule and lifts age cap to 35 for PSP officers, but unions warn low pay and soaring rents deter recruits, risking shortfalls nationwide.
Tech · National NewsPortugal’s new quantum network shields government, banking and health records from future hacking. See how nationwide rollout could change your transactions.
Health · National News€80M National Proton Therapy Center in Porto will treat children and adults locally from 2028, saving costly trips abroad. Learn funding details and timeline.
Politics · National NewsTwo days of mourning mark Balsemão’s passing. Learn why his fight for private TV, free newspapers and speech still shapes Portugal’s media rules today.
Health · National NewsPortugal hosts 20% of global hereditary amyloidosis cases. Discover how SNS screening and new therapies protect families facing ‘Doença dos Pezinhos’.
Transportation · National NewsIMT now controls Lisbon funicular safety across Portugal, pledging stricter checks, occasional weekend closures and no fare hikes—see the 2024 schedule and tips.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Francisco Pinto Balsemão’s passing reshapes Portuguese TV ownership, PSD power balances and national mourning events across Portugal this week.
National News · PoliticsViolent attack in Coimbra exposes Portugal court safety gaps. Discover what prosecutors want fixed and how delays may affect your legal errands—learn more now.
Transportation · National NewsFatal Lisbon funicular crash tied to uncertified cable shuts all city lifts. See repair timeline, stricter safety rules and commuting alternatives for residents.