Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · PoliticsEU Women in Farming Platform launches mentorship and funding for female farmers in Portugal. Apply by April 30, 2026. Free training and business networks.
Economy · PoliticsNew rental and inheritance laws unlock 250,000 empty homes in Portugal. Faster evictions, forced-sale rules, and emergency tenant fund. What renters and heirs need to know.
National News · PoliticsMan arrested for setting fires in rented Miranda do Corvo home hours before lease handover. Quick firefighter response prevented casualties in residential area.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's domestic violence crisis reaches crisis point with 25 femicides in 2025. How courts handle intimate partner violence and what protections exist for residents.
Politics · National NewsConstitutional Court rejects PM Montenegro's appeal. Spinumviva client list must now be disclosed, setting precedent for political transparency in Portugal.
Politics · National NewsPortuguese businessman Francisco Cêra freed March 11 after 5-month kidnapping in Maputo. What this case reveals about Mozambique security risks for expats and investors.
National News · PoliticsPolícia Judiciária uncovers 20-year bribery scheme at Santa Maria Hospital morgue. Ten employees allegedly earned €400-500 monthly from funeral agencies in systematic corruption.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's post-storm relief system breaks down at regional level. Businesses got €877M fast; residents wait months. Here's what blocked housing aid.
Politics · ImmigrationProsecutor closed Ventura hate speech charges over Chega posters, but civil courts still fined him €2,500 daily. How Portugal's dual legal system protects minorities.