Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsMatchday 33 decides Champions League qualification and relegation fates. Benfica and Sporting battle for €15.6M prize money in Portugal's decisive football weekend.
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.
Economy · National NewsPortugal grocery costs hit 4-year peak in May 2026. The essential food basket now costs €261.89—a cumulative 39.5% rise since 2022. What's next?
National News · Politics24 Lisbon police officers accused of torture and abuse targeting vulnerable groups. Learn your rights, victim support resources, and what's next.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's €22.6B recovery plan criticized as too slow. Only 10% of 30,000 storm damage claims processed by March. Learn when affected residents will receive aid payments.
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.