Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · PoliticsPortuguese healthcare workers push EU to modernize outdated midwifery standards.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.
Politics · National NewsJournalists strike against new Lusa statutes risking editorial independence. Parliament debates reform proposals amid EU media freedom concerns affecting Portugal's news landscape.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's police led identification of key suspect in Europol operation that seized €100M+ across 31 countries—assets include crypto, property, vehicles.
Politics · National NewsLawyer testifies Carlos Santos Silva "gave the orders" on Paris apartment, directly contradicting prosecution's straw man theory in Operação Marquês trial.
Politics · ImmigrationFrance bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir after video shows detained flotilla activists being abused. Two Portuguese nationals report beatings. EU sanctions possible.
Environment · PoliticsPapal visit to Italy's toxic waste zone sets legal precedent affecting Portugal's industrial sites. What this means for contamination accountability here.
National News · PoliticsFour men arrested for violent kidnapping tied to narcotics debt in Valongo and Maia. Pre-trial detention imposed. Porto's drug-related crime surge explained.
Politics · EconomyPortugal's labor reform faces rejection from Socialists and Chega. Extended work hours, 3-year contracts, and new parental leave rules—what it means for your job.
Economy · PoliticsEU bans cash payments over €10,000 from July 2027. Portugal's stricter rules mean minimal change for residents and businesses operating here.