Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · PoliticsA Portuguese migrant was shot by ICE agents near Baltimore. Lisbon’s embassy seeks body-cam footage and urges emigrants to update consular emergency contacts.
Economy · PoliticsAfter nine years, 1,900 Banif investors in Portugal urge PM Montenegro for a compensation plan—otherwise a class-action lawsuit could be filed this spring.
Politics · National NewsJeffrey Epstein documents point to Portuguese politicians, the Espírito Santo dynasty and secret Azores stopovers. Learn what could prompt a Lisbon inquiry.
National News · PoliticsAuthorities extended a homeless Penajoia family’s stay in an Almada pension until Jan 2026, warning that without housing the children may enter protective care.
Politics · EconomyCatarina Martins calls Portugal’s presidential front-runners a ‘continuity trio,’ saying they won’t ease wage or health crises. What’s at stake for 2026 voters?
PoliticsCatarina Martins says Portugal's presidential frontrunners are 'identical', igniting calls for full income and donor disclosures ahead of the January election.
Health · PoliticsLearn how Portugal’s winter health plan uses mobile vaccine units, tele-consultations and army-run infirmaries to keep Lisbon and Porto ERs open this holiday.
Health · PoliticsPatients fit to leave Portugal's hospital beds, straining the SNS and delaying other treatments. António Filipe proposes 90 new palliative beds per year.
Politics · National NewsLisbon court rules Chega’s anti-Roma billboards breach law, imposing €2,500-a-day fines per poster. Party vows to appeal as activists celebrate win for dignity.