Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsLusa news agency workers strike after management cancels 17-year labor contract. 150+ staff demand reversal by Friday or face escalation. Portugal media at risk.
Politics · National NewsPortugal secures non-permanent UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028, defeating Germany in first-round vote. What this means for residents and investors.
Politics · National NewsCGTP general strike over Trabalho XXI labor reforms causes transport disruptions and confrontations at parliament. What Portugal residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's PSP and GNR introduce mandatory emotional intelligence and ethics training for 2026 recruits. New curriculum responds to accountability crisis after 44 officer suspensions.
National News · Politics52-year-old arrested for setting forest fire in Louredo, Amarante after neighbor dispute. Could face up to 12 years under Portugal's arson laws.
Politics · National NewsFour new judges reshape Portugal's Constitutional Court on June 12. What judicial independence means for residents' rights and the 2027 revision.
Health · National NewsNew University of Porto study reveals Portuguese firefighters face elevated heart disease and cancer risks from wildfire smoke. Learn about new safety protocols.
Economy · National NewsSix new enterprise zones launching across Portugal to ease Sines overload. Northern hubs create jobs and investment opportunities beyond Lisbon.
National News · ImmigrationPortugal's university applications open July 20, 2025 with 78,283 places. Essential deadlines, three phases, and steps for students and families in Portugal.