Stories from Portugal

Liberal party members are calling for the urgent regulation of the surrogacy law in Portugal. The law was approved and promulgated in the Diário da República in 2021, but has not yet been effectively implemented. Proponents argue the measure is a matter of fiscal justice and part of a broader response to national demographic issues. The group is also discussing family cohesion in relation to IRS tax benefits. The Liberal Initiative announced this afternoon that a constitutional revision project will be presented within 30 days. The proposal aims to elevate private property to a fundamental right and review the entire economic constitution. Additionally, the group seeks to address individual rights in relation to emerging artificial intelligence technologies. The Iniciativa Liberal party in Portugal plans to present a proposal for constitutional revision.

President António Seguro visited Beja to focus on the agricultural sector. During the visit, the President highlighted the role of agriculture in preventing wildfires.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro visited the CCB to present national competitiveness attributes to investors. He said that Portugal possesses several competitive factors that distinguish it within an unstable and insecure global environment.

Portugal will host the European Guarantee Congress in Lisbon from May 20 to 22, 2026. The event is expected to host over 400 representatives and European sovereign leaders. The congress will focus on the dimension of guarantee financing and the promotion of European involvement through entities like the Banco Português de Fomento. The host will facilitate discussions on financing foreign companies globally. The largest psychiatry congress in Europe is currently taking place. The event is organized by a professional medical society. No specific location or dates were provided in the broadcast.

Portugal is introducing new trade finance instruments and credit insurance dimensions to support internationalization. New credit products, specifically importer credit, will be launched to facilitate the export of goods, services, and financing.

A driver drove onto a sidewalk and struck a group celebrating FC Porto's 31st national championship title during festivities in São João da Madeira. Seven people were injured in the incident, including two children. An accident occurred, prompting the dispatch of police and health teams to the scene.

The Lisbon Oceanarium is currently showcasing a rare aquascaping exhibit by the late Japanese artist Takashi Amano. Amano, a renowned aquascaper, created the exhibit, which is a unique attraction for an aquarium.

FC Porto has virtually secured the national football championship with two matchdays remaining in the season. The team defeated Alverca 1-0 to achieve the result.

Some travelers are choosing to explore less common destinations, such as the backwaters of Portugal, by planning daily driving distances.

Famalicão and Benfica played to a two-two draw. The match featured a goal by Turbin. The result leaves Benfica in second place heading into the penultimate round of the championship.