Politics · National NewsEx-Police Chief Becomes Interior Minister, Defends Role During PM Inquiry
Ex-Polícia Judiciária chief Luís Neves sworn in as Interior Minister despite PJ role during PM inquiry. How he addresses conflict concerns.
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Politics · TechMacron Demands Trump Lift Sanctions That Cut French Judge From Visa and Amazon
Macron urges Trump to reverse sanctions leaving French ICC judge without Visa card or Amazon access. Why EU's reliance on US systems matters for Portugal.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's Firefighting Budget Crisis: €712M Lost to Chaotic Double-Payment System
IGF audit exposes €712M in uncoordinated firefighter subsidies across Portugal with duplicate payment risks and 75K unvalidated documents since 2022.
National News · PoliticsMontijo Man with Prior Domestic Violence Convictions Receives Preventive Detention: What This Means for Victims
A Montijo domestic violence arrest results in preventive detention. Understand Portugal's strictest pre-trial measure, victim resources, and your rights.
Politics · ImmigrationEscalating Kyiv Attacks Prompt Solidarity Marches by Ukrainian Community in Portugal
Ballistic attacks kill civilians in Kyiv as 50,000 Ukrainian residents across Portugal organize solidarity marches ahead of war's 4-year anniversary on Feb 24.
Politics · National NewsPorto Deputy Faces Vote-Buying Allegations Linked to Dismantled Neo-Nazi Group
Porto lawmaker denies accusations of paying neo-Nazi group members for votes. Digital evidence could expose political corruption in Portugal's far-right movement.
Tech · PoliticsSpain Dismantles Anonymous Fénix Hacking Cell: What Portugal Residents Should Know
Spanish authorities dismantled Anonymous Fénix hacking cell. Experts warn Portugal's similar infrastructure faces identical threats. What residents need to know.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's Teacher Shortage Reaches Crisis Point as Unions Launch National Campaign
FENPROF launches nationwide caravan demanding urgent reforms. 14,500 teachers have left since 2018. Learn how this affects families and schools across Portugal.
Politics · National NewsChega Deputy Accused of Paying Neo-Nazis for Internal Party Votes
Chega deputy allegedly paid neo-Nazi extremists thousands of euros for internal party votes. Portugal's largest counterterrorism operation reveals links to disbanded 1143 group.