Tracking politics for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · PoliticsAfter three weeks of digital grading chaos, Portugal's 300,000 secondary exam results released today. Students face just 3 days to decide on second-phase exams.
Politics · National NewsMaria das Dores Meira pauses mayoral duties for medical recovery. Vice-President Tiago assumes leadership until October. Infrastructure projects continue without disruption.
National News · PoliticsWoman evaded prison for 18 months after temporary release, then killed her mother in Olhão. The case exposes critical flaws in Portugal's monitoring system.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's digital exam system fails days before results release. Students face compressed July 20 university application deadline. Latest updates and impact.
Politics · National NewsPortugal's Constitutional Court invalidated PAN's leadership election, triggering calls for Inês Sousa Real's resignation. Inside the party's legal standoff and what happens next.
Economy · PoliticsEU court allows Portugal's competition authority to seize work emails without prior warrant in cartel investigations. Here's what businesses and workers need to know.
Politics · National NewsEuropean report finds Portugal's civic space shrinking in 2025 despite 'open' rating. Rising xenophobia, Chega's influence, and funding crisis threaten civil society.
National News · PoliticsPortalegre court jails 10 traffickers for 6-10 years in major drug bust. Network operated since 2020; €37,000 seized. Key Alentejo supply disrupted.
Politics · National NewsEU commits €77M for Venezuela earthquake recovery. Portuguese rescue teams save survivors; 117 Portuguese nationals confirmed dead. Support resources available.