Politics · National NewsPortugal's Parliament Demands Control Over €11 Billion Defense Budget
Socialist Party pushes for parliamentary control over EU defense funds in Portugal. Assembly votes on military transparency and spending oversight today.
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National News · PoliticsPolice Abuse Scandal Shakes Lisbon: 24 Officers Accused, What Residents Need to Know
24 Lisbon police officers accused of torture and abuse targeting vulnerable groups. Learn your rights, victim support resources, and what's next.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's €22.6B Storm Recovery Plan: Why Residents Say It's Too Little, Too Late
Portugal's €22.6B recovery plan criticized as too slow. Only 10% of 30,000 storm damage claims processed by March. Learn when affected residents will receive aid payments.
National News · Politics24 Lisbon Police Officers Face Torture Charges: What This Means for Vulnerable Residents
Investigation into systematic torture by Lisbon PSP officers expands to 24 personnel. International coverage, leadership gaps, and proposed reforms explained.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal Reaffirms Full Support for Ukraine as Parliament Speaker Visits Lisbon
PM Montenegro reaffirms Portugal's full support for Ukraine's defense during parliament speaker Stefanchuk's Lisbon visit. 79,000 Ukrainian residents integrated.
National News · PoliticsQuinta do Mocho Incident Sparks Debate Over Police Use of Force in Lisbon Social Housing Estate
Police fire rubber bullets at Quinta do Mocho residents after domestic violence call. Vida Justa and PSP offer conflicting accounts of the confrontation.
Politics · National NewsFormer Portuguese Legislator Faces Airport Theft Trial Decision This Friday
Former Chega lawmaker Miguel Arruda faces May 9 court ruling on 21 counts of systematic luggage theft at Lisbon Airport. Decision determines if case proceeds to trial.
National News · Politics24 PSP Officers Accused of Torture at Lisbon's Rato Station: Your Rights as a Resident
24 PSP officers face torture charges in Lisbon's Rato station scandal. Know your rights if detained in Portugal, victim profiles, and police reforms.
Politics · National NewsThree Men Arrested for Illegal Squatting in Lisbon's Alvalade Neighborhood
New Portuguese law speeds up evictions. Learn how Law 67/2025 helps property owners reclaim homes faster and what penalties squatters now face in Lisbon.