Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · EconomyPortugal faces €10M fine plus €40K daily penalties for failing to implement EU police data-sharing law. Deadline looms, impacting cross-border crime investigations.
National News · PoliticsLeiria's mayor and Portugal's defense minister clash over Storm Kristin military response. What this dispute means for future disaster coordination.
Economy · PoliticsHow France's €72.8B nuclear program could affect electricity prices across Portugal through EU energy markets. What the 14-reactor plan means for your bills.
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.