Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsFormer colony Timor-Leste donates €4.2M to rebuild storm-damaged schools in Leiria & Marinha Grande. Climate-resilient upgrades & emergency shelter facilities planned.
National News · EconomyIllegal electricity theft in Penajoia settlement blacks out two Almada FM stations since May 10. IHRU and Council inaction puts 11 jobs at risk.
Politics · National NewsConstitutional Court president resigns amid four-judge vacancy crisis. Parliament needs two-thirds majority to fill seats. Why the deadlock matters now.
Health · National NewsCancer surgery waits worsened in Portugal's SNS. 8,215 patients queued for oncology procedures. New April 2026 rules doubled max priority wait from 15 to 30 days.
Economy · National NewsSwedish toolmaker Husqvarna may close its Rio de Mouro facility in Sintra by late 2026, affecting 100 workers. Learn about job alternatives and support programs available in Portugal.
National News · PoliticsBurst water pipe flooded Maia Court's electrical panel, halting hearings. Learn how aging infrastructure affects your case and what courts aren't fixing.
National News · PoliticsAlmada court sentences Lisbon airport guard to 25 years for murdering wife with 49 stab wounds. Case exposes gaps in domestic violence prevention.
Tourism · National NewsIPMA forecasts showers and thunderstorms for Fátima's May 13 pilgrimage. Temps 10-19°C, 70% rain chance. GNR deploys 200 officers for safety. Essential prep guide.
Economy · National NewsSonae posts record €11.4B revenue with 45% international growth. What this means for Portuguese investors, jobs, and the domestic retail landscape.