Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · PoliticsCourt audit exposes Lisbon 65+ program failures. Spending on ads nearly matched healthcare. Only 12% enrollment. Senior residents deserve better health access.
National News · Politics39-year-old sentenced to 7 years for attempted homicide after Leiria bar attack. Learn how electronic monitoring works and bystander safety risks.
Politics · National NewsMajor Lisbon drug trafficking trial exposes celebrity clients including TV stars and Olympic athletes. What the case reveals about Portugal's drug laws for residents.
Economy · PoliticsBrent crude hits $94.25 amid Strait of Hormuz closure. Portugal faces rising fuel and energy bills. What this means for residents and investors now.
Politics · National NewsPortugal marks 50 years of Azores autonomy amid U.S. military tensions at Lajes Base. Learn what this milestone means for residents.
Politics · EconomyAzores farmers reclaim €380,000 in agricultural subsidies after regional pressure. Learn how budget tensions between archipelago and Lisbon affect residents.
Tech · PoliticsFrankfurt court penalizes Meta for 2-week delay removing defamatory posts. EU regulators tighten platform accountability under Digital Services Act.
National News · PoliticsPortugal placed 19,172 teachers but unions demand clarity on unfilled vacancies. Teacher shortage impacts Lisbon, Algarve schools for 2026/27 year.
National News · PoliticsPSP deploys 45 officers in major Pombal drug operation, detaining one suspect with more searches underway. What this large-scale enforcement means for Leiria residents.