Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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.
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.
Economy · PoliticsShips attacked near Iran. Ceasefire fragile. Fuel prices rising across Europe. How the Strait of Hormuz crisis impacts Portuguese residents and businesses.
Politics · National NewsAzores invests €1.8M in independent journalism to combat disinformation and fake news. Free AI training for reporters launching May 2026.
Politics · National NewsChega forces parliamentary inquiry into Costa-era Operation Influencer corruption. What residents and investors need to know about lithium, hydrogen deals, and regulatory risk.
National News · PoliticsGNR faces surge in attacks with 1,245 crimes in 2025. Learn how violence against officers affects rural Portugal's security and your safety.
Politics · National NewsRSF's 2026 Index reveals press freedom at 25-year low with 129 journalists killed in 2025. Discover how global media threats affect Portugal's democracy.