Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EnvironmentDay 3 search for 74-year-old fisherman missing near Viana do Castelo. Maritime Police expand efforts with drones and lifeguard teams. Safety warnings for coastal anglers.
Health · National NewsPortugal cracks down on unlicensed injectables. Learn how to verify practitioner credentials, spot red flags, and protect yourself from tissue damage and blindness.
Health · National NewsPortugal's national nursing strike on May 12 will disrupt surgeries and consultations across public hospitals. Residents should prepare for delayed care and understand staffing impacts.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's Finance Ministry confirms computer error delayed IRS refunds. Electronic payments resume by April 27. Check your status and payment timeline here.
National News · Immigration20-year-old student violently attacked at Praça do Giraldo, Évora, April 2026. Main suspect at large. Crime statistics and safety facts for residents.
National News · Politics19-year-old planned to kill any officer at Marrazes PSP station in Leiria. Attack reveals critical gaps in mental health intervention and police security protocols in Portugal.
Health · National NewsIPO Porto surgeons refuse overnight specialty care outside their training. Cancer patients transferred at night to Hospital São João. Call SNS24 (808 24 24 24) first for oncology emergencies.
Economy · National NewsBank of Portugal warns of unlicensed lender Fiducia Credito. Avoid upfront fees, verify lenders on BdP registry, report fraud immediately.
National News · PoliticsPortugal police made 13 drug trafficking arrests in April across Azores, Baixo Minho, and Lisbon. Major heroin and cocaine seizures—what residents need to know.