Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsPortugal revises education law for gifted students. Families demand mandatory screening, teacher training, and support by 2026. What parents need to know.
Environment · PoliticsPrivate Comenda estate claims five Arrábida beaches. 15,000+ residents petition Parliament to block privatization. Public access rights at stake near Setúbal in 2025.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's digital exam platform failed affecting 166,000 students. 9th-grade results delayed until Monday. University application deadlines unchanged. What you need to know.
National News · Politics166,000 students affected by grading errors in Portugal's first digital exam rollout. Get corrected results, re-evaluation deadlines, and university application protections.
National News · PoliticsLidl supermarket in Coimbra hit by organized explosives robbery. Santa Clara store closed. PJ investigates. What it means for residents and local safety.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's drug evidence scandal deepens. Mishandled cocaine lab chemicals and Interior Minister's contractor ties spark investigation into accountability.
National News · PoliticsAzores court sentences woman to 21 years for murder-for-hire of husband in Terceira. Cousin gets 18.5 years. How the rare case unfolded from natural death ruling to conviction.
National News · Politics53-year-old detained for child sexual abuse in Setúbal. Essential support resources, legal protections, and CPCJs for families across Portugal.
National News · PoliticsPortugal authorized U.S. military operations at Lajes Air Base. Explore NATO commitments, treaty frameworks, and transparency debates affecting Portuguese residents.