Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · EconomyPortugal orders three advanced FREMM frigates from Italy for €3.9B. Arsenal do Alfeite gains decades of guaranteed work and investment through 2050s.
National News · ImmigrationBritish reserve military officer arrested in Oeiras for sexually abusing teenage niece. PJ acted within hours of report. Case highlights risks in family-trusted situations.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's digital exam platform failed affecting 166,000 students. 9th-grade results delayed until Monday. University application deadlines unchanged. What you need to know.
National News · Politics166,000 students affected by grading errors in Portugal's first digital exam rollout. Get corrected results, re-evaluation deadlines, and university application protections.
National News · TransportationAuthorities recover unmanned high-speed vessel near Corvo island in the Azores. Investigation underway as region faces surge in maritime drug trafficking operations.
National News · HealthBig China shop in Matosinhos burns for 2nd time in 9 years, forcing residents out. What Porto renters must know about fire safety in mixed-use buildings.
National News · PoliticsLidl supermarket in Coimbra hit by organized explosives robbery. Santa Clara store closed. PJ investigates. What it means for residents and local safety.
Health · National NewsPortimão Hospital emergency department overwhelmed with extended waits, heat exposure, and privacy violations. What residents should know.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's drug evidence scandal deepens. Mishandled cocaine lab chemicals and Interior Minister's contractor ties spark investigation into accountability.