Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · HealthAs Portugal's ER waits hit 10 hours, candidate Marques Mendes says the president can't dismiss the health minister, stoking debate ahead of the 2026 vote—read more.
Politics · National NewsExtraordinary Council of State meeting halts 2026 presidential frontrunners’ campaigns, sparking fairness row nine days before Portugal heads to the polls.
Health · PoliticsPortugal faces a nursing crisis: over 7,000 nurses missing at Lisbon’s Amadora-Sintra Hospital, straining emergency care. Learn how reforms affect you.
Economy · PoliticsEU-Mercosur trade deal could boost Portuguese exports and profits but squeeze family farms. Get the latest forecasts, key deadlines and steps companies should take now.
Politics · National NewsAndré Ventura dismisses PM-pivot rumours and remains on Portugal’s 18 Jan presidential ballot. Discover how his decision could reshape the right-wing vote.
Politics · National NewsEarly-years teachers in Lisbon demand a 25-hour teaching week, warning that staff shortages could force class cancellations across Portugal unless workloads are cut.
Politics · National News100 senior PSD and CDS figures urge support for Admiral Gouveia e Melo in Portugal's 2026 presidential race, citing democratic drift and economic stagnation.
Sports · PoliticsLeiria’s League Cup Final saw a strict security crackdown as flares and drunk fans were barred—find out how Portuguese football is tightening match-day rules.
Transportation · PoliticsOver 55,000 travellers in Portugal faced Ryanair Christmas delays—learn how to claim up to €600 under EU 261/2004 via the new ATC complaints portal before the deadline.