Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsUniversity of Minho students demand urgent repairs for deteriorating facilities. Leaking buildings, safety risks, and lack of timelines spark petition for transparency and action.
Health · PoliticsPortugal's 39 ULS health units face leadership crisis as partisan appointments replace merit-based selection, threatening healthcare quality.
Politics · National NewsPresident-elect Seguro and PM Montenegro held a 160-minute meeting on storm recovery and labor reform ahead of March 9 inauguration. Key implications for workers.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal opens 1,600 doctoral scholarships in March with €145M funding. But hundreds of 2025 scholars still await overdue payments. What you need to know.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's universities demand emergency funding as court ruling and VAT delays threaten researcher positions. What's happening and how it affects you.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's airports see surge in trafficking arrests as criminal networks recruit desperate couriers. Essential safety info for travelers, workers, and residents.
Politics · National NewsPSD and Chega formalize Cascais partnership in Feb 2026, giving far-right party portfolios in transparency and sports. PS exits coalition. What changes for residents.
Politics · National NewsMinister Pinto Luz endorses Interior Minister Neves despite PJ investigations into his Cascais past. What this cabinet dynamic means for accountability.
National News · PoliticsAveiro robbery spree exposes campus safety gaps in Portugal. Learn what students must know about security risks, university protections, and preventive measures.