Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · Politics16-year-old stabbed near Valongo school in May 2026. What parents in Greater Porto need to know about youth safety gaps, commute risks, and protection steps.
Economy · PoliticsIran's Hormuz blockade sends Brent crude to $126/barrel, hitting Portugal pump prices and supply chains. How the US-Iran standoff affects your costs.
Economy · PoliticsShips attacked near Iran. Ceasefire fragile. Fuel prices rising across Europe. How the Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts Portuguese residents and businesses.
Politics · National NewsAzores invests €1.8M in independent journalism to combat disinformation and fake news. Free AI training for reporters launching May 2026.
Politics · National NewsChega forces parliamentary inquiry into Costa-era Operation Influencer corruption. What residents and investors need to know about lithium, hydrogen deals, and regulatory risk.
National News · PoliticsGNR faces surge in attacks with 1,245 crimes in 2025. Learn how violence against officers affects rural Portugal's security and your safety.
Politics · National NewsRSF's 2026 Index reveals press freedom at 25-year low with 129 journalists killed in 2025. Discover how global media threats affect Portugal's democracy.
National News · PoliticsAt GNR's 115th anniversary, President condemns 1,245 attacks on officers as threats from organized crime and depopulation mount. What it means for Portugal residents.
Politics · Economy5,000 US troops leaving Germany reshapes NATO strategy. Learn how Portugal's Azores bases and defense spending face pressure from transatlantic shifts.