Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · PoliticsVila Nova de Gaia's Gaia Amiga card offers €5 monthly bus passes and free cultural access to low-income seniors, expanding to all 65+ residents by 2029.
Environment · PoliticsAlmada residents face severe water cuts amid 75-year crisis. Learn about emergency rationing, new wells, and what this means for your daily life.
National News · PoliticsDigital exam grading failures delay results to July 17. See how this impacts your university admission timeline and what students should do now.
Politics · National News95 Portuguese nationals and descendants killed in Venezuela earthquakes. Billions frozen by sanctions hinder reconstruction. Latest on relief efforts.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's digitized exam grading system failed catastrophically. 300,000 students face delayed scores and compressed university application timelines. What students must do now.
Immigration · PoliticsPope Leo XIV criticizes EU's new asylum detention rules. Portugal must implement mandatory screening centers and process changes by 2025.
Health · PoliticsPortugal transfers €1.43B to SNS hospitals in 2026 to clear supplier debts. What the bailout means for public healthcare wait times and service quality.
Politics · National NewsPortugal hits NATO's 2% target with €6.1B in defense spending, positioning itself as U.S.-Europe bridge. Impact on taxes, security, and investment climate.
National News · PoliticsPortugal delays secondary exams to late July, results to Aug 7 after grading platform fails. Compressed timelines affect university admissions for students.