Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsGNR arrests 6 in Faro and Olhão for violent robberies targeting Algarve seniors. What residents need to know about staying safe and how police cracked this case.
Politics · EconomyPortugal accelerates evictions to 2 months and removes rent price caps. Learn how the new housing reform affects tenants, renters, and your Portugal rental rights.
National News · PoliticsDigital grading platform failures threaten Portuguese secondary exam results. Teachers file formal complaint over incomplete evaluations and potential fraud in university admissions.
Politics · National NewsExplore how Portugal's Azores gained constitutional autonomy in 1976 and what 50 years of self-governance means for island residents and governance today.
National News · PoliticsStorm Kristin left Leiria struggling 6 months later. A regional association proposes permanent disaster system to speed recovery and reduce bureaucratic delays.
Politics · National NewsLisbon's billboard seizure reveals conflicting rules: political parties may bypass municipal permits that apply to everyone else, creating liability gaps and accessibility risks for residents.
Culture · PoliticsOver 1,000 Portuguese artists challenge new teaching rules requiring research credentials. Letter to Education Ministry on July 27 could reshape art school jobs.
Environment · PoliticsEU audit exposes Portugal's PRR grants funding quick fixes over deep retrofits. Learn why renovations failed to cut energy costs effectively.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's strengthened legal protections for deceased persons' images now carry criminal and data protection penalties. Learn what families can do.