Público highlights this Thursday, March 19, that the Public Prosecution Service criticises the Judiciary Police for delays in investigating corruption crimes, noting that a report on the criminal policy law defining priority investigations for 2023-2025 warns of a shortage of prosecutors, court officials, and experts. The newspaper also reports that there are now deadlines for insurers to disregard cancer history when calculating premiums, with a decree-law establishing a reference grid for various oncological conditions. Additionally, an interview with Francisco César, leader of the PS-Azores, reveals accusations that the PSD is attempting to exclude the PS from the Constitutional Court. Jornal de Notícias reports on a serial rapist targeting dozens of young women in the Greater Porto area. Correio da Manhã focuses on a corruption case involving Christmas lights in Lisbon, alleging 400,000 euros in bribes, with the Judiciary Police monitoring a lunch between the City Council's secretary-general, Alberto Laplaine, and businessmen. Diário de Notícias covers a meeting of 14 mayors from Greater Lisbon to coordinate a joint fight against the closure of emergency services. Negócios reports on the Government's new diesel subsidy.
Press review: Public Prosecution Service criticises Judiciary Police over corruption investigation delays and the Lisbon Christmas lights case
Thursday, 19 March 2026RSS










