Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how Francisco Pinto Balsemão’s passing reshapes Portuguese TV ownership, PSD power balances and national mourning events across Portugal this week.
Transportation · PoliticsLisbon funicular crash prompts nationwide lift audits across Portugal. Discover scheduled safety checks, potential service gaps and legal fallout for commuters.
Transportation · PoliticsPorto high-speed rail route targets 236 properties for expropriation. Check public map, key deadlines and compensation rules before 11 Nov—protect your rights.
Politics · TechLisbon will redirect €7.24 million from its tourist tax reserve to keep the 2025 Web Summit, safeguarding housing and transport budgets while promising revenue.
Politics · EconomyWill Portugal hire more teachers and doctors—or streamline red tape? Gouveia e Melo vs António Filipe set out rival plans ahead of January’s presidential vote.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal’s IRS income tax will drop by €500m a year from 2027, giving workers up to €750 extra annually by 2029. See what you could save and the budget risks.
Transportation · PoliticsSafety probe finds Lisbon funiculars used uncertified cable and weak brakes. All lifts stay closed for months—find out how commuters and tourists are coping.
Transportation · PoliticsPortugal’s Parliament may set a €4.25 minimum fare for Uber and Bolt, making off-peak rides costlier but capping surges. Find out when the rule could start.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal backs EU push for faster deportations. See how tougher return rules could affect hiring, visa queues, and what taxpayers and foreign residents might pay.