Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsNationwide magistrate strike on April 24 may close courts across Portugal. Check your hearing dates now to avoid delays and potential rescheduling.
Health · National News50% of Portuguese residents face high stress but avoid mental health care. New voucher program and hiring aims to close the gap in healthcare access and support.
Transportation · National NewsEaster 2025 saw 20 road deaths in Portugal—4x higher than 2024. Learn enforcement changes and avoid fines. Insurance costs rising too.
Health · National NewsPortugal's SNS struggles with 1.3M patients waiting and medication shortages. Patient groups demand unified health records and faster drug access by 2026.
Transportation · National NewsThird deadly pedestrian strike on Linha do Minho in 18 months raises safety concerns despite €15.6M modernization investment in northern Portugal's key rail corridor.
National News · PoliticsTwo suspects detained after three armed robberies in Barcelos. Both face preventive detention. What the case reveals about violent crime trends in northern Portugal.
Politics · National NewsAzores Regional Government pushes to renegotiate 1951 treaty with U.S. over Lajes Air Base. Learn what's at stake for residents and Portugal's defense strategy.
National News · TransportationPSP Easter operation ends with 952 arrests, 2 traffic fatalities, and phishing scams. Key risks for Portugal residents traveling or at home during holidays.
National News · EconomyRicardo Claro found dead in Loulé after disappearance. Ex-colleague arrested, two Brazilian nationals fled to Brazil. What expatriates and business owners in the Algarve should know.