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In-depth coverage of Portuguese politics, parliament, government policy, and political analysis. Daily updates on legislative changes, coalition dynamics, and how politics affects expats.

Seguro Closes Madrid Debut With Spanish Backing for UN Seat — Presidential Trip Sets Iberian Agenda on Energy, Defence, and Capital Markets

Seguro Closes Madrid Debut With Spanish Backing for UN Seat — Presidential Trip Sets Iberian Agenda on Energy, Defence, and Capital Markets

President António José Seguro closed his first foreign trip on 21 April after two days in Madrid, returning with Spanish backing for Portugal's UN Security Council bid and a blueprint for deeper Iberian integration in energy, defence and capital markets.

Two-Thirds of Portuguese Reject Montenegro's 'Country Is Better' Claim — Half Say His Government Is Worse Than Costa's, New Aximage Barometer Shows

Two-Thirds of Portuguese Reject Montenegro's 'Country Is Better' Claim — Half Say His Government Is Worse Than Costa's, New Aximage Barometer Shows

April Aximage barometer: 68% of Portuguese disagree that the country is better under Montenegro, 50.8% say his government is worse than Costa's last cabinet, and 54% give a negative grade. PS pulls ahead at 30.6%; President Seguro draws 69% positive ratings.

Porto Set to Vote Tomorrow on Free Public Transport for 42,700 Adult Residents — Pedro Duarte's €20.5 Million 'Flex' Programme

Porto Set to Vote Tomorrow on Free Public Transport for 42,700 Adult Residents — Pedro Duarte's €20.5 Million 'Flex' Programme

Porto's municipal assembly meets tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April, to vote on the most consequential transport proposal of Mayor Pedro Duarte's young mandate: a programme that would make the city's buses, metro, urban trains, and the freshly launched...

Albufeira Mayor Threatens 'All Necessary Measures' to Block Portugal's First Mainland Desalination Plant as Construction Crews Prepare to Move In

Albufeira Mayor Threatens 'All Necessary Measures' to Block Portugal's First Mainland Desalination Plant as Construction Crews Prepare to Move In

Portugal’s Environment Ministry has authorised the start of construction on the country’s first mainland desalination plant — a €107.92 million facility at Praia da Falésia in Albufeira — setting up a collision...