Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Environment · National NewsPortugal's grid proved more resilient than Spain's in the April 2025 blackout. Learn why voltage controls matter for your electricity reliability as a resident.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal reactivates its traffic brigade with surprise checkpoints, harsher penalties, and expanded speed cameras. Here's what changes for drivers immediately.
Politics · National NewsJudicial Police arrest suspect in Lisbon parliamentary protest attack, escalating to terrorism investigation. What this means for residents and democratic freedoms.
Transportation · National NewsPortugal has EU's highest urban road deaths: 137 killed in Q1 2026 (+36% vs 2025). Speed violations at 65%, alcohol crisis persists. Vision Zero plan underway.
National News · EconomyPortugal approves €5.8 billion SAFE defense loan for military modernization. Contracts expected May 2025. What this means for local jobs and taxpayers.
Health · National NewsPortugal bans exports of 28 critical drugs including MS and ADHD treatments. Discover how medication shortages affect patients and what residents should do now.
Economy · National NewsBCP proposes €509M dividend plus share buybacks for May 7 vote. Portugal's largest private bank raises payout potential to 90% of profits—what investors need to know.
National News · EconomyPortugal doubles defense spending to 2% GDP by 2026, creating jobs in military infrastructure, shipyards, and manufacturing across the country through 2035.
National News · EnvironmentGas pipeline rupture in Francelos, Vila Nova de Gaia forces school evacuation and injures two. What residents need to know about safety protocols.