Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsNew wiretaps challenge António Costa's testimony in Portugal's Operação Influencer probe. Investigation faces procedural delays with no clear end date.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's government gives UGT union until May 7 to accept labor reform or propose changes. 138 provisions agreed, but disputes remain over job security and flexibility.
Politics · HealthParliament votes May 6 on critical reforms: hospitals need 72 hours backup power, fuel caps triple. What changes for residents and healthcare.
Transportation · PoliticsGovernment cancels second visit to São Jorge in 2025 due to weather. Island residents demand better flights, ferries, and roads as medical delays and extra costs mount.
Politics · National NewsWiretaps contradict ex-PM Costa's 2023 claims about Sines €8.5B data center project. Operação Influencer inquiry remains open after 17 months.
Tech · PoliticsSpanish judge fined €1,000 for using ChatGPT in rulings. New EU regulations ban AI-generated legal decisions. What this means for Portugal and your rights.
Economy · PoliticsIran's blockade of Hormuz threatens fuel and energy prices across Portugal. Learn how this conflict impacts your household budget and what's next.
National News · PoliticsPortimão schools face crisis: 50+ kitchen staff vacancies leave 4 cooks serving 600 meals daily. Strike threatened. What families need to know now.
Politics · National NewsPorto's specialized domestic violence prosecution unit may be closed after inspection finds 82% dismissal rate in Matosinhos, major delays. Reform proposals under consideration.