Lisbonne
- 3h ago
Portugal braces for general strike as CGTP mobilises against labour reform, PM predicts low turnout
A 24-hour general strike called by Portugal's largest union confederation, CGTP, will begin at midnight on 3 June 2026, targeting the government's labour reform package. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro says he expects the 'overwhelming majority' of workers to ignore the walkout.
- 3d ago
Portugal's Government Approves 'Single Social Benefit' Merging 13 Welfare Payments, Tying Aid to Mandatory Community Work
The Portuguese government approved a major reform consolidating 13 non-contributory social benefits into a single payment, introducing a mandatory 'social solidarity activity' of up to 15 hours per week for working-age recipients.
- 3d ago
Portuguese court releases four 'Operação Imergente' corruption suspects, including PS advisor and former Spanish socialist official
A Lisbon court released four suspects in the 'Operação Imergente' corruption probe on Friday, imposing restrictions on their movements and contacts as investigations continue into alleged contract rigging involving Socialist-led municipalities.
- 3d ago
Portuguese inflation holds at 3.3% in May as energy costs surge 13.2%, but minister insists 'people are living better'
Portugal's consumer price index remained at 3.3% year-on-year in May, driven by a 13.2% jump in energy products linked to Middle East disruptions, while Economy Minister Castro Almeida argued that wage growth of 6.6% means households are still better off.
- 6d ago
Portuguese police raid Socialist Party HQ in major corruption probe targeting municipal contracts
Portugal's Judicial Police carried out around 90 searches, including at the Socialist Party's national headquarters in Lisbon, as part of a large-scale corruption investigation into municipal contract rigging.
- May 26
Portuguese minister rejects SIRESP scandal as emails contradict his version of deputy's resignation
Internal Affairs Minister Luís Neves insists Paulo Viegas Nunes is 'the right person' to lead Portugal's emergency communications network, but leaked correspondence shows his deputy resigned over alleged irregularities — directly contradicting the government's account.
- May 26
Portugal swelters under yellow heat warning as May heatwave grips Europe, temperatures to near 39°C
Almost all of mainland Portugal is under a yellow weather warning for extreme heat, with maximum temperatures forecast to reach 38-39°C in some regions and tropical nights expected.
