Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsFormer Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo vows to unclog Portugal’s courts, tame soaring rents and slash red tape in the 2026 presidential race. Read the plan.
Environment · PoliticsSince 2023, the GNR has fined 1,600+ councils and landowners for uncleared vegetation. Leiria, Santarém and Coimbra lead. Check spring deadlines and penalties.
Politics · National NewsAs Portugal heads to the polls, Jorge Pinto urges strategic voting to stop a far-right runoff with the favourite. Sunday's outcome may hinge on his 5-8% support.
PoliticsSocialist heavyweight José Luís Carneiro warns low turnout could hand Portugal’s presidency to far-right André Ventura and urges voters to back António José Seguro this Sunday.
Politics · National NewsFar-right hopeful André Ventura donned camouflage in Ponte de Lima, vowing 'order' after Sunday's vote—a pledge experts warn could test Portugal's Constitution.
Politics · National NewsWith Portugal’s 18 Jan 2026 vote a week away, over 500,000 veterans say the promised Veteran Institute and free drug coverage remain snarled in red tape.
Politics · EconomyFrom next month, Lisbon will ban takeaway alcohol sales between 23:00 and 08:00, aiming to cut street noise. Find out who’s exempt and the fines businesses face.
Environment · PoliticsPortugal invests €187 M to restore 1,000 km of rivers, fortify flood defences and revive biodiversity by 2030—see which waterways near you will benefit.
Politics · National NewsPolls show Portugal’s 18 Jan presidential vote deadlocked, making a likely 8 Feb runoff. Rural districts and voters aged 55+ may tip the balance—find out why.