Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese govt's €40k NewsWhip contract can rank journalists by reach. PS & BE demand transparency, question GDPR compliance. Press freedom at stake.
Politics · National NewsJournalists' Union files complaint against Lusa governance changes, citing political interference risks and EU media freedom violations in Portugal's public media.
Politics · National NewsEuropean Court demands Portugal explain 13-year Sócrates investigation delays and media leaks. Rare procedural step could set precedent for lengthy cases.
Politics · EconomyEmployer groups reverse boycott decision to attend labor reform negotiations with UGT union. Portugal's controversial employment law discussions continue amid deep disagreements.
Politics · National NewsCoimbra mayor accused of intimidating journalist. Portugal's constitutional press protections face test as municipal leader silences media scrutiny.
National News · PoliticsGNR investigates domestic violence after 36-year-old woman found unconscious on A8 near Pataias, Leiria. Partner identified as suspect but not detained.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's government, unions, and employers clash over the Trabalho XXI package. New labor law could affect job security, fixed-term contracts, and dismissal protections for workers across the country.
Politics · ImmigrationSix Portuguese nationals imprisoned in Venezuela despite amnesty law. Latest on political prisoners, transition crisis & implications for Portuguese expats.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran tensions threaten global oil supply. Learn how the Strait of Ormuz blockade could impact Portugal's energy prices, fuel costs, and living expenses.