Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsDBRS keeps Portugal's credit rating at A (high), citing a third budget surplus and debt set to dip below 90% of GDP by 2026—see what it means for borrowers and investors.
Politics · National NewsIn Portugal’s presidential race, António Seguro tells undecided voters sympathy isn’t enough—only a ballot counts. See how turnout could tip tonight’s result.
Politics · National NewsPortugal chooses its next president from a record 11 candidates. Housing costs, long healthcare waits and low wages dominate the campaign, making a runoff likely.
National News · PoliticsPortugal’s Supreme Court rejects GNR officer António Ribeiro’s habeas corpus after a 16-hour Felgueiras standoff, confirming a 13-year sentence, setting precedent.
Politics · National NewsAs Portugal heads into a crucial election, Chega’s André Ventura clashes with Admiral Gouveia e Melo over ‘order’, hinting at security reforms on 18 Jan—follow the clash.
Politics · National NewsFormer Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo vows to unclog Portugal’s courts, tame soaring rents and slash red tape in the 2026 presidential race. Read the plan.
Politics · National NewsAs Portugal heads to the polls, Jorge Pinto urges strategic voting to stop a far-right runoff with the favourite. Sunday's outcome may hinge on his 5-8% support.
Politics · National NewsFar-right hopeful André Ventura donned camouflage in Ponte de Lima, vowing 'order' after Sunday's vote—a pledge experts warn could test Portugal's Constitution.
Politics · National NewsWith Portugal’s 18 Jan 2026 vote a week away, over 500,000 veterans say the promised Veteran Institute and free drug coverage remain snarled in red tape.