Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsFrom Peniche Fortress, ex-political prisoners endorse presidential hopeful António Filipe, casting Portugal's 2026 election as a defense of democracy.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese parliament eyes ethics reform to rebuild trust after corruption scandals—discover what’s changing and how it will impact residents in Portugal
Politics · ImmigrationSee how Portugal’s presidential candidates diverge on the U.S. raid in Caracas and its impact on 300,000 Portuguese-Venezuelans.
National News · PoliticsOn New Year’s Eve in Setúbal, Portugal, a stray shotgun blast killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his 14-year-old cousin; police detained a 25-year-old relative.
National News · PoliticsA tragic shooting in Setúbal, Portugal left a 9-year-old dead and a 14-year-old wounded. Police have detained the suspect as lawmakers debate tighter gun laws.
Immigration · PoliticsAfter 18 months, Portugal’s AIMA cleared a 500,000-case residency backlog, freeing families, restoring services and kick-starting the 2026 integration plan.
Health · PoliticsOrange-coded, life-threatening cases waited up to 14 hours at Lisbon’s Santa Maria ER—10 minutes is the norm. Discover walk-in clinics or dial SNS 24 first.
Politics · EconomyPortugal hastens housing tax overhaul: 6% IVA, 10% IRS for landlords, 7.5% IMT on foreign buyers—measures designed to lift supply and cool soaring rents.
Politics · TransportationCDS-PP councillor in Funchal steps aside after a 1.6 g/L drunk-driving crash that injured a tourist. Learn how to report incidents and claim damages in Portugal.