Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsChild sexual abuse cases in Portugal surged 121.5% since 2022. New extradition enforcement meets pushback over inconsistent court sentences and calls for reform.
Politics · National NewsAmadora demolishes illegal homes with minimal notice. Know your rights under Portuguese housing law, rehousing options, and legal protections for vulnerable families.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's parliament debates teacher pay correction for 30,000 educators affected by 2018 decree. Bills advance to committee amid union protests.
Politics · Digital Lifestyle37% of Portuguese now avoid news due to exhaustion despite 51% trusting media. New OberCom 2026 study reveals why younger residents are switching off.
Politics · National NewsOfficer convicted in Portugal fatal shooting. €4.3M government investment in 1,500 police tasers. What this means for accountability and resident safety.
Politics · National NewsPSP officer who shot Odair Moniz in Amadora gets suspended sentence despite court finding no weapon. Activists warn of impunity pattern affecting immigrant communities.
Politics · National NewsPresident Seguro swears in 4 Constitutional Court judges ending 8-month impasse. PSD, PS, Chega reach compromise. New court president election pending.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal boosts corporate donation deductions to 1% of turnover. Cultural gifts get 140% multiplier, scientific 130%. New rules affect businesses in 2027.
Politics · National NewsPortugal commits to 5% defense spending by 2035 as NATO prioritizes Arctic security. How the strategic shift affects military modernization and budget priorities.