Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's €22.6B recovery plan criticized as too slow. Only 10% of 30,000 storm damage claims processed by March. Learn when affected residents will receive aid payments.
Politics · National NewsFormer Chega lawmaker Miguel Arruda faces May 9 court ruling on 21 counts of systematic luggage theft at Lisbon Airport. Decision determines if case proceeds to trial.
National News · Politics24 PSP officers face torture charges in Lisbon's Rato station scandal. Know your rights if detained in Portugal, victim profiles, and police reforms.
Politics · National NewsNew Portuguese law speeds up evictions. Learn how Law 67/2025 helps property owners reclaim homes faster and what penalties squatters now face 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 · PoliticsPortugal raises corporate tax deductions for charitable giving to 1%. Artists and nonprofits gain new funding pathways. Implementation by late 2026.
National News · PoliticsVila Franca de Xira man detained after brutal assault. Learn about Portugal's domestic violence legal protections, preventive custody process, and emergency support services available to residents.
National News · Politics6-year-old blind student attacked by 7 peers during lunch at Setúbal reference school. Parents learned last. Critical supervision failures exposed.
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.