Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyPresident Seguro reaffirms Portugal's military and financial support for Ukraine. Learn how €205M in aid and drone manufacturing partnerships affect Portuguese taxpayers and businesses.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal's storm recovery aid requires primary residence status, excluding emigrant-owned properties. Government defends uniform policy despite PS criticism.
Politics · CultureNearly 3,000 people petition to reinstate Rita Rato as Museu do Aljube director after controversial non-renewal by Lisbon's EGEAC. Political tensions escalate.
Politics · National NewsPolice uncover €8M procurement fraud across 10 Portuguese municipalities. How holiday decoration kickbacks affected your taxes and local governance.
Politics · National NewsPolitical deadlock leaves Portugal's Constitutional Court and Ombudsman without leaders. Key oversight positions vacant as PS, PSD, and Chega fail to agree.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Constitutional Court orders PM and other officials to disclose family business clients, ending privacy loopholes. Major transparency ruling affects government.
Economy · PoliticsIran arrests 10 for espionage as U.S.-Israel conflict enters week three. Oil prices top $105/barrel—what this means for fuel costs in Portugal.
National News · PoliticsDutch national arrested in Vila Real de Santo António under European Arrest Warrant. Learn how Portugal's fast-track judicial process works for international trafficking cases.
National News · PoliticsIn March 2026, 200-300 GNR officers reject promotions yearly as frozen wages since 2009 turn advancement into punishment. Pension cuts hit 30-40%. Negotiations with Minister Neves ongoing.