Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · PoliticsPortugal caps freelance-doctor fees to save €100 million, but emergency departments warn shortages may shut rural hospitals' ERs this winter. See what it means.
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau’s coup threatens €70 million in remittances, Lisbon-Bissau security ties and the livelihoods of Portugal’s 20,000 Guinean community. Saiba mais.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s alcohol consumption keeps climbing even as EU rates fall, straining health budgets and road safety. Learn what’s behind the surge and what’s next.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's 25 Nov 1975 power shift—symbolised by white roses in Lisbon's Parliament—secured democracy. 50 years on, see how it still shapes politics and life.
Politics · EconomyLearn how Portugal's Farmers Confederation (CAP) defended rural Portugal's democracy and right to organise since 1974—vital amid climate and market challenges.
Politics · EconomyFrom naval patrols to green energy, Portugal’s alliances with Angola, Mozambique and Cabo Verde form a cost-effective shield for Europe’s security—learn more.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how a leadership shift in Portugal’s Assembleia da República under Fabian Figueiredo will reshape housing and education policy—read on for details.
Economy · PoliticsLearn how Portugal's new €1.06B EU recovery funds power hospital upgrades, EV charging and housing projects—and why fast spending is crucial before 2026.
Politics · EconomyUnion urges Constitutional Court to strike down Law 45/2024, allowing thousands of Portuguese teachers to rejoin the CGA and recover full civil-service pensions.