Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsSee if your area is in Portugal's extreme wildfire zone and learn the bans, insurance impacts and safety steps expats must follow. Check IPMA map daily.
Environment · National NewsGerês wildfire emptied four Ponte da Barca villages overnight. See safety rules, fines and insurance tips every foreign homeowner should know.
Environment · National NewsFollow the Sabrosa wildfire; get real-time road closures and survival tips for Douro Valley expats. Check ANEPC updates before driving.
Health · National NewsDoctor shortage shuts six ERs Sat., eight Sun. Discover which Portugal hospitals stay open and how expats can get urgent care fast.
Environment · National NewsPortugal wildfire prep for expats: see 2025 aircraft numbers, alert apps, grill bans and evacuation tips to protect your home this summer—now.
National NewsA 29-year-old Nigerian engineering student has been identified as the suspect in a shocking beheading in Lisbon. Police are investigating the timeline and motive after the suspect surrendered at a hospital.
Environment · National NewsPeneda-Gerês fire impacts air, roads and property. Get safety alerts, evacuation info and insurance steps for foreign residents.
Transportation · National NewsSpanish tourist's bomb joke forced a Lisbon landing. Learn Portugal's penalties, costs and travel impacts if false alarms hit your flight today.
Transportation · National NewsRoad deaths in Portugal fell to 157 in H1-2025, while crashes rose. Map risk spots, new speed cameras and advice for drivers new to Portugal.