Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsRibeira Grande PSP arrests suspected heroin trafficker near downtown café district. Preventive custody ordered. What this means for Azores community safety.
Politics · National NewsPSD and Chega reach accord on Constitutional Court appointments. What the judicial deal means for Portugal's governance, minority government, and political realignment.
Politics · National NewsSpain and Morocco arrest three suspects allegedly plotting an attack and funding Islamic State networks in Africa's Sahel region, with implications for Iberian security.
Economy · PoliticsEU inspectors audit Portugal's €22.2B recovery fund amid storm delays threatening housing, broadband, and transit projects. Find out how this impacts your daily life.
Politics · National NewsUN Secretary-General António Guterres directly names Portugal in call for slavery reparations and systemic racism eradication. Ghana's UN resolution today.
Politics · National NewsFormer Penamacor councilor accused of misappropriating municipal cars for personal trips. Prosecutors seek accountability in small Portuguese municipality embezzlement case.
Economy · PoliticsU.S. sends 7,000 troops as Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz. What Middle East oil crisis means for Portugal's fuel prices and shipping routes.
Politics · National NewsCDS-PP leader Nuno Melo accuses the Socialist Party of blocking Constitutional Court appointments after electoral losses. The political row highlights tensions in Portugal's shifting coalition landscape.
Politics · EconomyMontenegro's minority government targets 4% GDP growth with structural reforms. Discover how labor laws, taxes, and public services will change for Portugal residents.