Other News · PoliticsLisbon Residents Feel Safer as Violence Falls, Petty Crimes Rise
New police data show violent crime in Lisbon down 1.9% while petty offences climb 6.1%. See how patrols and CCTV upgrades aim to keep residents safe.
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Politics · EconomyPortugal Pledges Fast-Track Courts and Infrastructure Plan to Slash Legal Delays
Portugal announces emergency court measures and a multi-year investment plan to slash legal backlogs, speed up cases and modernise justice—learn more now.
Sports · PoliticsA Portuguese at the World’s Top Table
Cristiano Ronaldo attends a high-profile White House dinner hosted by Donald Trump alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. So why some in the left media are bitching about it?
National News · PoliticsCocaine Cartels Turn Portugal’s Atlantic Waters into Floating Warehouses
Cocaine cartels now use Portugal's Atlantic waters as offshore 'warehouses', running go-fast boats and narco-subs that drive record seizures and violence.
Politics · EconomyLisbon Firefighters Strike to Demand Higher Pay, More Staff and New Gear
Lisbon firefighters strike pauses non-urgent calls. Learn how this affects emergency services and what residents should do, plus who to call in a crisis.
Immigration · PoliticsConstitutional Court Suspends Stricter Citizenship Law, Immigrants Wait
Portugal’s Constitutional Court has paused a bill that raises hurdles for citizenship. Find out what the pending verdict means for immigrants and investors.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese Firefighters Re-elect António Nunes, Demand More Funding Ahead of Wildfire Season
Portuguese firefighters re-elect António Nunes until 2029, urging a new statute, bigger budget and faster reimbursements before summer’s wildfire season.
Economy · PoliticsAudit Court Freezes Questionable PRR Deals, Delays Municipal Works and EU Payouts
Tribunal de Contas freezes 20+ PRR contracts, halting municipal projects and putting Portugal’s next €1.3 bn EU payout at risk. See how taxpayers and councils are affected.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s Schools and Hospitals Add Staff, but Q3 Public Jobs Decline
Portugal public sector jobs rose 1.8% YoY (+13K) but slipped 0.2% in Q3. See how these seasonal changes shape public services and the 2026 budget.