Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsParliament votes to reinstate medical requirements for gender recognition and ban legal changes for under-18s. What residents need to know about new rules.
Economy · PoliticsUS military buildup threatens Strait of Hormuz. Learn how Iran tensions impact Portugal's fuel, food, and energy costs in 2025.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's 24-hour public sector strike on March 23, 2026 disrupts healthcare, schools, and government services. What to expect and prepare for.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Parliament remains deadlocked over Constitutional Court appointments for a second year, with PS threatening to block the 2027 budget if demands aren't met.
Politics · National NewsTadim Parish treasurer sentenced for €23,660 fraud—got suspended sentence after full repayment. What Portugal residents should know about parish oversight.
Culture · PoliticsSmithsonian returns historic São José slave ship wood to South Africa after decade-long loan. What Portugal's colonial legacy means for repatriation debates.
Politics · National News200 art teachers at Portugal's top art schools demand permanent jobs as 2023 law remains ignored. What this means for your child's education and teachers' futures.
National News · PoliticsA 27-year-old convicted of child sexual abuse was arrested in Abrantes after hiding for 2 years as a shepherd. Details on the case and apprehension.
Politics · National NewsLisbon's secretary-general served illegally beyond legal term. Operation Lúmen reveals €8M fraud in municipal contracts. What residents need to know.