Environment · PoliticsPortugal invests €187 M to restore 1,000 km of rivers, fortify flood defences and revive biodiversity by 2030—see which waterways near you will benefit.
15 January 2026
Politics · National NewsPolls show Portugal’s 18 Jan presidential vote deadlocked, making a likely 8 Feb runoff. Rural districts and voters aged 55+ may tip the balance—find out why.
15 January 2026
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s €17.3 B 2026 SNS budget pledges to cut ER waits, hire more staff and clear a backlog of nearly 1 million patients, aiming to restore trust in public healthcare.
15 January 2026
Politics · EconomyPortugal seeks strict safeguards for farmers and exporters as a far-right no-confidence bid targets the EU-Mercosur trade pact—here’s what’s at stake now.
15 January 2026
Politics · EconomyWith a €85 million endowment, FLAD chair José Manuel Barroso pledges bigger scholarships, research partnerships and startup grants to deepen Portugal-US cooperation.
15 January 2026
Politics · EnvironmentCandidate André Pestana wants soldiers clearing forests in winter and military helicopters battling fires—a plan he says will save Portugal €40M a year.
14 January 2026
Politics · EconomyLisbon condemns Iran’s violent crackdown, summons the Iranian envoy, backs fresh EU sanctions and assists Portuguese citizens seeking evacuation – learn what’s next.
14 January 2026
Politics · National NewsTrailing in polls, Luís Marques Mendes bets on undecided and diaspora votes to seize the lead in Portugal’s 18 January presidential election first round.
14 January 2026