Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsEU to issue €1 trillion in common debt by 2034. Portugal's share of interest costs will double to €30B+. How this impacts your taxes and budget explained.
Health · PoliticsWHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak international emergency. Angola among 10 high-risk nations. No approved vaccine. What Portugal residents must know now.
Economy · PoliticsIran's Hormuz blockade and record executions affect fuel costs for Portugal. Recent negotiations dropped oil prices 5%, but geopolitical tensions remain high.
Politics · National NewsSenior Interior Ministry official resigns over alleged irregularities in Portugal's SIRESP emergency network. Parliament launches inquiry into €800M system.
Transportation · PoliticsPortugal residents can now inspect vehicles in any EU country with 6-month certificates. No annual checks for older cars. Odometer fraud protection included.
National News · Politics15-year-old found safe after fleeing Almada care home. Police located her at Monte Abraão station. What this reveals about child protection gaps in Portugal.
National News · PoliticsWhy Portuguese law and constitutional rights prevent P-300 brain-wave testing on suspects in the Madeleine McCann case despite scientific proposals.
Health · PoliticsParliament rejected paid vacation days for blood donors despite Portugal's donor crisis. Find out what this means for workers' rights and how EU countries handle donor leave.
Health · PoliticsPortuguese healthcare workers push EU to modernize outdated midwifery standards. Learn how new regulations could expand career mobility and maternal care quality across Europe.