Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsProperty owners in Matosinhos face massive IMI increases targeting vacant homes. Learn if you're affected, your rights, and how to challenge the surcharge.
Politics · National NewsSeguro commits to five-year term, signals quieter presidency than predecessor. Discover what his measured approach means for Portuguese residents and expats living in Portugal.
Health · PoliticsCourt audit exposes Lisbon 65+ program failures. Spending on ads nearly matched healthcare. Only 12% enrollment. Senior residents deserve better health access.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's pending judicial reform exempts lawyers from €10,200 fines for legal delays but exposes defendants to penalties. What residents need to know.
Health · PoliticsEU commits €31.5M total to combat rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC with 550 cases, 101 deaths. Low risk for Portugal, high alert in Central Africa.
Politics · National NewsPortugal postpones Lajes Air Base treaty review until Iran conflict resolves. What this means for Azorean residents and U.S. military operations.
National News · Politics39-year-old sentenced to 7 years for attempted homicide after Leiria bar attack. Learn how electronic monitoring works and bystander safety risks.
Politics · National NewsMajor Lisbon drug trafficking trial exposes celebrity clients including TV stars and Olympic athletes. What the case reveals about Portugal's drug laws for residents.
Economy · PoliticsBrent crude hits $94.25 amid Strait of Hormuz closure. Portugal faces rising fuel and energy bills. What this means for residents and investors now.