Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Culture · PoliticsPortugal’s new €30 book voucher for 17-18-year-olds launches in January. Register at SouLeitor.pt, keep unused credit; e-book top-up still under review—learn how to claim yours.
National News · PoliticsLisbon customs intercepted €5M in cash aboard a military-tagged flight from Guinea-Bissau, underlining Portugal’s tightening anti-laundering controls.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal raises the statutory minimum wage to €920 on 1 Jan 2026. Workers will pocket an extra €44.50 each month while hospitality and farming firms brace for higher payroll costs.
Economy · PoliticsOeiras mayor urges national pay structure overhaul for municipal staff to stem talent drain. Discover how this could affect local services and budgets.
Politics · National NewsA former aide to Portugal's Justice Ministry has been arrested in Lisbon after police found 500 child abuse files and videos on ministry laptops.
Economy · PoliticsMadeira’s 2026 budget cuts spending while offering €222M in tax relief, lower fuel duty, reduced VAT and corporate cuts — key for expats & digital nomads.
National News · PoliticsLisbon police seized €5M from a Bissau envoy, but Portugal’s 5-year detention rule soon freed the suspect. Learn what it means for AML oversight in Portugal.
Economy · PoliticsLearn how the EU’s 2026 draft law could let Lisbon cap holiday lets, impose seasonal pauses and freeze new licences—easing rents in hard-pressed districts.
Economy · PoliticsGovernment and UGT meet today to settle Labour XXI reform, agree on a 4.7% raise and €870 minimum wage. Outcome may avert or trigger a nationwide strike.