Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's police introduce anti-racism training following Rato torture scandal. New curriculum addresses racial bias and violence prevention for safer communities.
Politics · EconomyMajor corruption probe targets alleged illegal favoritism toward Ryanair in Azores. EU funds and regional jobs now at risk. Full investigation details inside.
National News · PoliticsPortugal confirms 7,500-hectare Air Force firing range relocation to Alter do Chão, bringing 200 families and infrastructure investment to rural Alentejo community.
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.