Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsECB President Lagarde receives €140K from Bank for International Settlements on top of her ECB salary—a practice barred for regular staff but allowed for leaders.
Politics · ImmigrationAs Ukraine enters its fifth year of war after four years of conflict, learn how Portugal's 50,000 Ukrainian refugees, rising energy costs, and EU aid commitments affect you.
Politics · EconomyHungary's veto paralyzes €90B Ukraine aid and 20th sanctions package. Nordic leaders gather in Kyiv as EU faces critical cohesion crisis in year five of war.
Economy · PoliticsEurope freezes trade deal as 15% U.S. tariffs threaten €6.6B Portuguese exports. Wine, pharma, and Northern industries face biggest impact. What's next for Portugal?
Politics · National NewsNew Interior Minister Luís Neves promises major police salary increases, infrastructure investment, and emergency system reforms. Key changes for Portugal residents.
Politics · National NewsEx-Polícia Judiciária chief Luís Neves sworn in as Interior Minister despite PJ role during PM inquiry. How he addresses conflict concerns.
Politics · National NewsLuís Neves sworn in as Portugal's new Interior Minister, the third in under 2 years. Former PJ director takes office after Storm Kristin crisis and Amaral's resignation.
Politics · National NewsLuís Neves takes over Portugal's Internal Affairs Ministry. Learn what his law enforcement background means for emergency response, policing, and your safety.
National News · Politics60-year-old detained after stabbing roommate in Braga social housing. Victim underwent emergency surgery for trachea injury. Latest updates on the case.