Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal joins EU partners in rejecting a U.S.-drafted Ukraine deal, demanding binding security guarantees, full sovereignty and financing from frozen Russian assets. Learn the stakes.
Culture · PoliticsAlgarve teenagers from Silves Sul impressed at the Manchester Model United Nations, returning with sharper English, diplomacy skills and confidence—made possible by Rotary funding.
National News · PoliticsPortugal’s elderly women face record domestic abuse, yet shelters lack space. Learn where to find hotlines, support services and reporting options.
Culture · PoliticsDiscover Oeiras’ World Press Cartoon 2025 near Lisbon—300 drawings, award-winning Trump & Putin parodies, plus Portuguese illustrators. Plan your visit today!
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Lisbon City Hall's new rules promise faster permits and services while limiting opposition input—what it means for residents and future projects.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal's stalled citizenship reform leaves foreign residents in limbo; delays could stretch naturalisation waits to 7–10 years, raising alarms for those here.
Environment · PoliticsPortugal’s Beira Baixa residents oppose the 867 MW Sophia solar park, warning its 1,737 ha footprint could erase local oak hills; EIA ruling expected early 2026.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s 2026 budget advances higher caregiver pay, tax cuts, mortgage relief and new public funding. See why it matters and how you’re affected before Jan. 1.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal revamps its immigration system, narrows job-search visas and readies legal aid as US ICE raids target Lusophone workers. Know your rights and next steps.