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Timor-Leste Mourns Death of Former President Lu-Olo
By: Independente Team Jun 22, 2026 Nasional
DILI, Timor-Leste — Former Timor-Leste president and independence leader Francisco Guterres ‘Lu-Olo’ has died in a hospital in Malaysia, prompting tributes from across the country for a man regarded as one of the architects of the nation's liberation...

Nicolau Lobato Airport Upgrade Now Valued at US$239m, Minist…
By: Independente Team Jun 20, 2026 Nasional
DILI — The redevelopment of Timor-Leste's main international airport is now valued at approximately US$239 million, according to an update presented to the Council of Ministers this week.

Former Occupation-Era Prison Becomes Home to Timor-Leste's T…
By: Journal Independente Team Jun 15, 2026 Nasional
DILI-The Centro Nacional Chega! (CNC) opened the new Chega! Archives Centre in Dili on June 9, transforming part of the former Balide Prison/Comarca complex into a national centre for preserving and digitising Timor-Leste's historical record. ...

Human Rights Office Reaches Out to Next Generation in Oe-Cus…
By: Journal Independente Team Jun 15, 2026 Nasional
DILI, Timor-Leste-University students in Oe-Cusse took part in a human rights awareness programme on Monday, with participants showing strong interest in how citizens can hold public institutions accountable.

Timor-Leste, Australia Launch Climate-Resilient Road Project…
The Independente Team Jun 12, 2026 National
Ermera:Timor-Leste has launched its first road project using a new climate-resilient construction technology that officials hope will improve access to remote communities often cut off by heavy rain and deteriorating roads. ...

Deputy Ombudsman Inspects Oé-Cusse Shelter for Women and Chi…
The Independente Team Jun 12, 2026 National
Oé-Cusse:Timor-Leste's Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Maria Marilia da Costa, has visited the Uma Mahon Paz shelter in Oé-Cusse this week as part of efforts to monitor the protection of vulnerable women and children seeking refuge from violence. ...

UAE Reaffirms Support for Timor-Leste's Energy Development
The Independente Team Jun 11, 2026 National
DILI:The United Arab Emirates remains committed to supporting Timor-Leste's energy development and economic transformation through long-term partnerships, UAE Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste Abdulla Salem AlDhaheri said in a commentary publis...

TINAN 25 PARTIDO DEMOCRÁTICO: HUSI MOVIMENTU ESTUDANTES TO’O…
Delsio Guimarães Jun 09, 2026 Opiniaun
TINAN 25 PARTIDO DEMOCRÁTICO HUSI MOVIMENTU ESTUDANTES TO’O VANGUARDA DEMOKRASIA Hakarek nain: Delsio Guimarães Nu’udár membru Antigo Organizasaun Juventude Democratico (OJD) & Estudante Pascasarjana, Siénsia Komunikasaun UMB Partido...

Timor-Leste budget amendment advances after parliamentary ap…
By: Journal Independente Tean Jun 05, 2026 Nasional
DILI, Timor-Leste — Timor-Leste's National Parliament has approved in principle a government proposal to amend the 2026 State Budget, clearing the way for detailed debate on an increase in public spending worth about $177 million. ...

Timor-Leste Seeks Budget Increase to Fund Fuel Reserve and S…
Journal Independente Team May 30, 2026 National
Timor-Leste:Timor-Leste's government is seeking parliamentary approval for a supplementary budget to fund a strategic fuel reserve and expand fuel subsidies, citing global economic uncertainty and concerns over energy security. ...

JJ Kusni di Timor-Leste: Ketika Persahabatan Lebih Bernilai …
Dr. Jemi Renhart May 25, 2026 National
JJ Kusni di Timor-Leste: Ketika Persahabatan Lebih Bernilai dari Penghargaan Oleh Dr. Jemi Renhart Perjalanan Kusni Sulang atau JJ Kusni ke Timor-Leste pada Mei 2026 bukan sekadar perjalanan menghadiri seremoni kenegaraan. Di balik penghargaan Ord...

Timor-Leste seeks US$101 million budget increase amid rising…
Journal Independente Team May 23, 2026 National
DILI:The Timor-Leste government has submitted a supplementary 2026 state budget proposal to the National Parliament, seeking an additional US$101.1 million to address rising fuel costs and new government spending pressures. ...

World leaders pay tribute to Timor-Leste’s independence anni…
Journal Independente Team May 23, 2026 National
DILI:Leaders from across Asia, Europe and the Pacific have paid tribute to Timor-Leste as the country marked the 24th anniversary of the restoration of its independence on May 20. ...

Timor-Leste Government Approves Anti-Violence Crackdown afte…
Journal Independente Team May 17, 2026 National
DILI:Timor-Leste’s government has approved a renewed nationwide suspension of martial arts and ritual arts activities following recent outbreaks of youth violence, including a fatal incident in the eastern municipality of Lautém, according to an offi...

Timor-Leste’s Ramos-Horta calls for ‘Blue Diplomacy’ at Mela…
Journal Independente May 17, 2026 National
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea:Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta has called for stronger regional cooperation to confront escalating threats to the Pacific and Southeast Asian oceans, warning that climate change, marine degradation and plastic p...











