Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's 2026 State Budget raises take-home pay with a €920 minimum wage, IMT exemption for under-35 homebuyers, lower corporate tax and a 23% defence boost.
National News · PoliticsPortugal records surge in domestic violence; new 4-tier risk tool, €25 M budget and 24/7 helpline aim to shield victims—see what changes by 2026.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s Trabalho XXI drops three controversial labour-reform clauses but keeps flexible hiring rules. Find out how the changes affect workers, expats and the 11 Dec strike.
Economy · PoliticsBy 30 Nov, Algarve councils must justify €106M in EU funds or forfeit them—money slated for water upgrades, social housing, digital hubs and coastal research.
Politics · EconomyGuinea-Bissau’s 23 Nov election could cut remittances to Portugal, boost drug trafficking and unsettle Atlantic security. See its impact on Portuguese families.
Health · PoliticsDesign work in 2025 clears the way for a €118M upgrade of Beja Hospital in 2026, adding 13 beds, 3 theatres, plus new dermatology and gastro services locally.
Politics · Other NewsWith 90% of Lisbon’s firefighters on strike, emergency response is down to 10%. Discover the impact on medical calls, inspections, and what residents should do.
Politics · National NewsPortugal plans bigger defence budget, force upgrades and higher ammunition output as EU braces for possible conflict with Russia. See what residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's top courts void Armando Vara's pandemic pardon, sending the ex-minister back to prison for 2.5 years on money-laundering charges. Learn how this shapes anti-corruption reform.