Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) will deliver to the Government “in the coming days” a proposed management model for the three Tagus crossings. If approved, the proposal will move to a concession tender covering the two existing bridges and the planned Third Tagus Crossing (TTT), signalling a move towards outsourced management that could affect tolling, maintenance responsibilities and wider transport policy. Key details on timeline, contract structure and public‑private risk allocation remain to be confirmed.

Iniciativa Liberal (IL) will officially remain neutral in the presidential run-off, but its president, Mariana Leitão, said she will personally vote for António José Seguro “without much enthusiasm.” Leitão rejected the populist appeal of André Ventura while also saying IL cannot back a candidate who seeks to leave the status quo unchanged. The story highlights a tension between the party’s institutional neutrality and individual leadership choices — amplified by a note that one candidate drew three times the party’s votes and Cotrim’s campaign director’s remark that “a political camp needs leadership,” suggesting internal strategic concerns about direction and influence.

Eight years after its launch, Portugal’s PRR-funded 1.º Direito programme has delivered 16,950 of the planned 26,000 homes. The vast majority were achieved through rehabilitation projects; only 1,568 units are newly built, underscoring a shortfall in new construction and a continued reliance on refurbishment to meet social-housing objectives.

The surprise runoff between António José Seguro and André Ventura, set for 8 February, signals counter-power reaching Belém and exposes the deep fragmentation revealed in the first round. The pairing — a centre-left establishment figure facing a populist Chega leader — increases uncertainty over governability, forces realignments across the political spectrum and will pressure the Government to defend institutions while recalibrating policy priorities. The second round outcome will depend on turnout and how votes from eliminated candidates transfer, with potential consequences for debate on immigration, social policy and the balance of forces in parliament.

Chega-backed presidential candidate André Ventura appealed to Portuguese emigrants in Switzerland to participate in the second round, arguing that, for the first time in democratic history, their votes “will be decisive.” He framed the contest as an opportunity to “change the system,” accusing PSD, CDS and IL of colluding with Seguro in a “cosy arrangement of interests,” and urged emigrants to cast a decisive vote in the run-off.

The hospitality sector is entering 2025 with ‘extremely depressed’ margins and a wave of largely unseen or ‘silent’ closures, the industry association warns. Rising input costs and liabilities from the Covid bill have eroded profitability despite a package of government support, and the sector expects more than a thousand closures next year. The closures are hard to spot individually but carry a structural impact on local economies, employment and supply chains. Industry representatives say short-term relief has helped but longer-term, targeted measures are needed to stabilise margins and prevent further structural damage.

Storm Ingrid swept across mainland Portugal, bringing worsening weather that forced the closure of dozens of schools—especially in northern districts—and disrupted transport and public services. This live tracker monitors minute-by-minute developments, reports on emergency services' response, safety advisories for the public, transport interruptions and localised impacts on communities and infrastructure. The page focuses on evolving risks, operational updates from authorities and practical guidance for parents, commuters and vulnerable residents.

Lisbon’s PSI index has carried 2025’s strong finish into 2026, with retail, banking and energy stocks drawing the biggest investor interest despite recent volatility tied to global geopolitical developments. Analysts argue the index remains well positioned for another positive year, though they warn that elevated macro and geopolitical risk could produce bouts of market turbulence and uneven sector performance.

In this analytical interview André Ventura frames his presidential bid less as a straightforward fight to win and more as a strategic move that reshapes Portugal's right. While distancing himself from Donald Trump’s “erratic” personal style, Ventura positions his campaign to influence policy debates and the balance between CHEGA and the moderate right — a dynamic that may cost his party seats even as it forces mainstream conservatives to respond. The piece examines the purpose of his candidacy, likely impacts on the election, and the policy and rhetorical choices shaping his appeal.

Luz Prime, a Rio de Janeiro–founded tech firm (2007), has expanded into Portugal with financial management software targeted at SMEs. The company describes the Portuguese tax environment as both a challenge and an opportunity, highlighting the demand for tools that automate finance tasks while ensuring local compliance. Its entry increases competition in the SME financial-tech market and underscores critical success factors: product localisation for Portuguese tax and accounting practices, competitive pricing for smaller firms, and partnerships with local advisers and integrators. Market uptake will hinge on how well Luz Prime adapts its offering to regulatory requirements and established local competitors.