Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · National NewsPortugal cuts IVA to 6% on new builds and IRS to 10% on rental income through 2029. Guide for foreign residents, tenants, and investors in Portugal's housing market.
National News · PoliticsOrion26 military drill brings 1,300 NATO troops to Constância. Learn about dates, local impact, and road closures for May 18-29.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's automotive component exports fell 7% to €3B through March. Learn how declining European demand impacts jobs, manufacturing, and the economy.
Economy · National NewsIran tensions push Brent to $108. Portugal fuel costs rising €0.08-€0.12/liter. Strategic reserves stable but expect higher prices.
Culture · National NewsMozambican writer Mia Couto receives Doctor Honoris Causa from Hungary's Eötvös Loránd University. What this means for Lusophone literature and Portugal's cultural scene.
Politics · National NewsFormer Montalegre mayor and deputy face €20M fraud charges. Court permits email evidence in major Operação Alquimia trial affecting taxpayers across Portugal.
Sports · National NewsBenfica wins unprecedented third straight women's basketball championship, matching Portugal's all-time record with 5 national titles. The historic tricampeonato marks a new era for the sport.
Health · National NewsDiscover how Portugal's new Via Verde OncoGyn pathway aims to slash gynecological cancer diagnosis delays and save lives. What you need to know.
Politics · National NewsConstitutional Court annuls Daniel Adrião's PS expulsion, but party disputes reinstatement requirements. Legal standoff tests Portugal's rule of law and party governance.