The 27th Marcha LGBTI+ de Lisboa drew thousands down Avenida da Liberdade on Saturday 6 June behind the slogan 'Nem Silêncio, Nem Medo' — targeting Lei 38/2018 repeal attempts, conversion-therapy decriminalisation bills, and bans on Pride flags in public buildings.
Brussels' 4 June European Semester package projects Portugal's net public spending growing 5.6% in 2027 against an agreed 1.2% ceiling — a cumulative 2.1% of GDP deviation that ranks second-worst in the eurozone behind France.
Speaking on Conversa Capital (Antena 1 / Jornal de Negócios), Bastonária Paula Franco said IRS reimbursement processing is now "practically stopped" with thousands of declarations pending — and that the 2026 housing fiscal package is "no miracle" despite well-aimed measures.
Defence Minister Nuno Melo used a Sunday Jornal de Notícias and TSF interview to reject a European army and reaffirm NATO as Portugal's primary defensive frame — Spain's push for a continental force has now been publicly dismissed by Brussels' top diplomat as well.
DGRSP data shows 28 deaths inside Portuguese prison estate from January through early June 2026: 20 from disease, seven suicides, one homicide. Mortality stays among Europe's highest as the guards' union flags both staffing and clinical shortages.
Portugal wins a UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028, the 3 June Greve Geral shuts Lisbon Metro at 100%, Council of Ministers triples the IHRU envelope to €1.85bn for 12,000 affordable rentals, and the Tribunal Constitucional restores the IUC rebuttable presumption. The week's top stories.
São João 2026 unveils a €800k programme, STCP signs its first all-union deal since 2018, the Leixões swing bridge goes offline for a 90-day rótula swap, and The Cure headlines North Festival's first Maia edition — plus TGV and Campanhã head to public consultation.
