Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · National NewsA 2-year-old child has died following a two-vehicle collision on IC2 near Asseiceira, Rio Maior on May 2, 2026. Six others sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Sports · National NewsFC Porto wins 31st Primeira Liga title with emotional tribute to Jorge Costa. Assistant coach André Castro breaks down as club honors late director.
Culture · National NewsPortuguese broadcasting icon Cândido Mota, creator of groundbreaking midnight radio show, dies at 82. A legacy spanning 65 years of democratic media.
Sports · National NewsVehicle hit celebrating FC Porto fans in São João da Madeira. Seven injured including two children with leg fractures. Two drivers arrested for reckless driving.
Politics · National NewsRSF's 2026 Index reveals press freedom at 25-year low with 129 journalists killed in 2025. Discover how global media threats affect Portugal's democracy.
National News · PoliticsAt GNR's 115th anniversary, President condemns 1,245 attacks on officers as threats from organized crime and depopulation mount. What it means for Portugal residents.
Sports · National NewsPortuguese football sees 37% drop in stadium violence despite fierce Porto-Sporting rivalry. Marítimo promoted to top tier as UEFA ranking climbs to sixth.
National News · PoliticsTeen shot outside Moita nightclub survives leg wound. Judicial Police investigate as Setúbal district faces rising youth gun violence. Latest details.
Immigration · National NewsAIMA corruption investigation reveals visa bribery scheme in Azores. What this means for your residency application and immigration process in Portugal.