Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsComplete May 2026 payment calendar for Portugal residents: pension dates, unemployment benefits, rent support, and family allowances. Know exactly when your money arrives.
Tech · National NewsMandatory two-factor authentication launches May 12 on Portugal's social security portal. Activate before Sunday or face lockout. Guide for residents and expats.
National News · PoliticsInvestigation into systematic torture by Lisbon PSP officers expands to 24 personnel. International coverage, leadership gaps, and proposed reforms explained.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's new labour code could extend fixed contracts to 5 years and introduce flexible scheduling. Unions threaten June 3 strike if talks fail. Key changes explained.
National News · PoliticsPolice fire rubber bullets at Quinta do Mocho residents after domestic violence call. Vida Justa and PSP offer conflicting accounts of the confrontation.
Politics · National NewsFormer Chega lawmaker Miguel Arruda faces May 9 court ruling on 21 counts of systematic luggage theft at Lisbon Airport. Decision determines if case proceeds to trial.
National News · Politics24 PSP officers face torture charges in Lisbon's Rato station scandal. Know your rights if detained in Portugal, victim profiles, and police reforms.
Politics · National NewsNew Portuguese law speeds up evictions. Learn how Law 67/2025 helps property owners reclaim homes faster and what penalties squatters now face in Lisbon.
National News · Politics16-year-old stabbed near Valongo school in May 2026. What parents in Greater Porto need to know about youth safety gaps, commute risks, and protection steps.