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Politics · National NewsBiologist Maria do Carmo Fonseca joins António José Seguro’s presidential bid, vowing larger R&D budgets and stronger science education in Portugal. Learn more.
Immigration · PoliticsCatholic bishops in Portugal warn xenophobia is entering mainstream politics as hate-speech crimes jump from 63 to 347. Find out what measures are proposed.
Politics · National NewsProsecutor and judge retirements leave Portugal’s courts short-staffed, pushing tax and visa cases into decade-long waits. See what reforms are on the table.
Health · EconomyParacetamol, metformin and other basics will stay at today’s prices until 2026. See how Portugal’s price freeze protects your wallet and prevents shortages.
SportsHungary’s 1-0 win cuts Portugal’s Group F lead to two points. See how tonight’s twin kick-offs could clinch or complicate the Seleção’s 2026 World Cup ticket.
Politics · EconomyPortugal plans to raise the tax-free meal allowance by just €0.10 in 2026, a move unions warn could spark strikes and tighten workers' lunch budgets today.
SportsPortugal U17 beat Belgium 2-1 at the U17 World Cup in Qatar as Cabral scores twice. Mexico clash on 18 Nov could propel the young Seleção toward a maiden crown.
Politics · EconomyPortugal’s first joint UGT-CGTP strike in a decade could shut trains, flights, schools and public offices on 11 Dec—learn what steps to take now. Prepare early.
EconomyEurozone’s €19.4B trade surplus may lift the euro, cut energy bills and keep Portuguese mortgage rates steady—see its impact on households and exporters.