Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's public-sector strike closes schools, canteens and halts waste collection. Check which services remain open near you and find emergency study rooms.
Economy · PoliticsDiscover why Portugal's €1,600 minimum wage promise is seen as a distraction by unions in a record strike over the contested Trabalho XXI labour reforms.
Politics · EconomyPortugal and Mozambique slam Guinea-Bissau coup, urging CPLP & ECOWAS to restore polls, free detainees and safeguard €200M trade, Portuguese expats – updates.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal attracts €4.8B in Q3 2025 FDI, boosting tech, energy and property jobs. Explore RFAI & IFICI tax breaks, housing relief, export support for residents
Economy · PoliticsDiscover why The Economist names Portugal economy of 2025, as low inflation, rising wages and record job creation boost residents' daily spending power.
Politics · EconomyEight districts may lose newspaper deliveries on 2 Jan 2026. PS seeks emergency funds for VASP; the government wants competitive bids to preserve rural news.
Economy · PoliticsTwenty-two pacts and a €500M credit line will fund Portuguese-led energy, health, digital & infrastructure projects in Mozambique. Learn the key details here.
Tech · PoliticsPortugal’s messaging apps may face voluntary child-safety scans under new EU rules, risking end-to-end encryption. Learn what expats need now.
Economy · PoliticsPorto honored Mozambique’s President with a symbolic key and Lisbon backed a €500M credit line. Learn how Portugal–Mozambique twinning talks could deepen ties.