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National News · PoliticsPortuguese navy, air force and PJ intercept narco-sub off the Azores, seizing record 9-tonne cocaine haul that could reshape Atlantic routes and spur funding.
SportsExpect whistles, cards and VAR on 28 Jan as Felix Zwayer calls Athletic Bilbao–Sporting and Davide Massa oversees Benfica’s showdown with Real Madrid in Lisbon.
Politics · National NewsOver 250 non-socialists urge a vote for Seguro in Portugal’s 8 Feb presidential run-off to block a far-right victory—see why this cross-party appeal matters.
Environment · Economy203 organisations in Central Portugal launch a circular economy pact to tap €2.2 B in EU funds, create jobs and cut waste by 2027—discover benefits for residents.
Culture · TourismDiscover how a €700K EU grant is restoring Silves’s stone bridge in the Algarve, making pedestrian crossings safe and reviving a historic riverside landmark.
National News · PoliticsPortugal's courts refuse to suspend the four-year sentence for far-right leader Mário Machado, signaling hate-speech penalties and a precedent for future cases.
Economy · National NewsLearn how a potential Moody’s A2 upgrade could trim mortgage rates, cut corporate borrowing costs and free fiscal space for schools and healthcare across Portugal in 2024.
Sports · National NewsPortugal’s handball side can still reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals despite a record 46-38 defeat to France—beat Norway and hope Germany falters. Follow the decisive clash.
Environment · TransportationStorm Ingrid caused 720+ incidents—floods, landslides and school closures across Portugal. Stay prepared with civil-protection updates as Storm Joseph triggers new red alerts.