Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · PoliticsEU suspends visa facilitations for Guinea-Conakry over readmission disputes. Applications now take 45 days, €90 fees apply to all, multiple-entry visas banned.
Politics · ImmigrationEU Parliament President Metsola sanctions MEPs for racist 'send them back' chants. Portugal sees sharp rise in anti-migrant hate speech. What it means for residents.
Politics · ImmigrationThree women journalists face trial July 16 in Macau with up to 3 years prison. Portugal's silence on press freedom in its former colony draws criticism.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Audit Court has no data protection framework. If you're audited, your financial privacy rights are undefined. Learn why the CNPD says this matters.
Politics · National NewsCotrim de Figueiredo launches Portugal em Frente civic movement with 18,000 members, positioning center-right alternative ahead of 2027 elections.
Politics · National NewsMozambique analysts defend LGBT association legalization as Lambda remains unregistered since 2008. Bureaucratic delays risk international aid.
National News · PoliticsMajor drug network dismantled in Aveiro-Porto. 26 arrested, 40kg hashish seized. GNR operation targets dealers near schools - details on charges and impact.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's Banco de Portugal audits 1,000+ IT contracts after 2025 corruption investigations. Inside the €108k forensic review and governance reforms.
Economy · PoliticsPortugal's central bank switches from 2 buildings to 1 at Entrecampos, saving €40M. Public services stay in Baixa. Learn why the plan sparked debate.