Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · National NewsAll six students are now identified after a fiery Lisbon crash. Families and experts urge tougher speed limits and youth road safety reforms in Portugal.
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.
Sports · National NewsPortugal’s U-17 side beat Austria 1-0 at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium to win their first FIFA U-17 World Cup, ending a 34-year youth title drought. Meet the rising stars.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's new CORGOV crisis hub unites response teams for faster alerts during storms, wildfires and cyberattacks—boosting transparency and safety nationwide.
Economy · National NewsPortugal will lift the full pension age to 66 years and 11 months by 2027. See who can retire earlier, how penalties work and what it means for salaries.