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The Minister of Justice, Rita Alarcão Júdice, said today that she is reviewing the decision to terminate the Special Security Programme that Rui Pinto was benefiting from, promising a response by the 10th. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the closing of the Registries Congress in Aveiro, the minister said she was analysing...
Minister of Justice Rita Alarcão Júdice is reviewing the decision to terminate the Special Security Programme for whistleblower Rui Pinto. The protection is currently set to end on October 10, and Júdice has promised a response before that date. Pinto has expressed concerns for his safety and has reportedly moved to an undisclosed location.
Update: Justice Minister faces pressure over Rui Pinto protection
Minister of Justice Rita Alarcão Júdice confirmed she is carefully analyzing appeals to reverse the termination of Rui Pinto's security program. The decision has drawn criticism from the Frente Cívica, which characterized the move as potentially retaliatory, while the political party Juntos Pelo Povo (JPP) has formally requested urgent explanations from the government.
Rui Pinto is a Portuguese computer hacker and whistleblower best known for founding the Football Leaks website, which exposed financial irregularities in professional football. He has been involved in multiple legal proceedings in Portugal, including a recent acquittal by the Lisbon Criminal Court regarding unauthorized access to emails from various organizations.
Rita Alarcão Júdice is the Minister of Justice (Ministra da Justiça) in Portugal, serving since April 2024 as part of the government led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. A lawyer by profession, she is responsible for overseeing the national judicial system, including the prison services that are currently under scrutiny for overcrowding.
The JPP (Juntos Pelo Povo or Together for the People) is a regionalist political party based in the Madeira archipelago. Founded in 2009, it focuses on local governance and social issues within the region, often acting as a significant opposition force in the Legislative Assembly of Madeira.
Ribau Esteves, president of the Centre's Regional Coordination and Development Commission (Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional or CCDR), has identified an excessive level of fraud in applications for storm damage support. Applicants are reportedly falsifying declarations to claim funds for ineligible second homes or inflating repair costs, though officials maintain this is not the primary cause of payment delays.
A Regional Coordination and Development Commission (Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional, or CCDR) is a regional body that coordinates central government policy locally, manages regional planning and environmental licensing, and oversees certain EU/cohesion funds; mainland Portugal has five CCDRs (North, Centre, Lisbon and Tagus Valley, Alentejo, Algarve). School directors fear politically driven appointments to CCDRs could steer regional priorities and resource decisions — including education projects and local appointments — in ways that reflect party politics rather than technical criteria.
The University of Aveiro hosts a debate on the scientific and technological partnership between Portugal and the USA.
The GNR seized more than 7,600 doses of cannabis resin, 5,790 euros in cash, two precision scales, and packaging material from the 24-year-old, who has now been remanded in custody.
The Portuguese cistern manufacturer OLI won the DPHA Product of the Year Award 2026 in the United States, in the innovation category, for its Voronoi flush plate, developed in partnership with the University of Aveiro. The solution combines nature-inspired design with materials that have a lower environmental impact. Manufactured in BIO ABS, the plate...
The 14th edition of the event focused on presenting innovative solutions and offering academic scholarships within the field of Passivhaus construction.
An event focused on strengthening research and development partnerships between the two nations.
The property was the subject of an initial electronic auction in September with a base value of 750 thousand euros, but it only received a bid of 615 thousand euros, which was not accepted by the sellers.
The University of Aveiro holds a discussion regarding the ongoing and future partnership in science and technology between Portugal and the US.
The Ambassador of Portugal to Argentina is conducting a tour of local businesses in the region.
Sebastião Bugalho stated that the PSD rejects “a false divide” between the authority of the police and the freedom of expression of protesters.
Roberto Cortegano assumes the leadership of the Portuguese port authorities.
The Portuguese Ambassador to Argentina is visiting several businesses in the Aveiro region for work-related purposes.
The group of four owners of the 37 hectares located in the heart of the estuary discarded the 615,000 euro bid that emerged in the auction a month ago, which had a base price of 750,000 euros. They decided to lower the price of the Ilha dos Puxadoiros, which returns to online sale on Monday.
The seizure was carried out while executing a home search warrant as part of a domestic violence investigation. The suspect was released under the coercive measure of Identity and Residence Term.
The court found that the defendant knew the fire could consume the forest and the people living there. The judge warned that he could have been charged with homicide.
The most severe sentence was handed to the 22-year-old son, who was given a cumulative prison sentence of seven years.
The academic performance of Portugal in the PISA rankings is currently being discussed at the University of Aveiro.
The 14th edition of the Portuguese Passivhaus conference is set to start tomorrow in the city of Aveiro.
An academic discussion regarding Portugal's performance in the PISA study is taking place at the Department of Education and Psychology of the University of Aveiro.
Business: Beyond the 'cheque' for TAP, Lufthansa brings triple that amount to Portugal. Folha de S. Paulo: Brazilian Senate approves the end of the 6x1 work schedule.
CESAM researchers analysed forests worldwide and in Portugal. Greater plant diversity and the presence of water are key factors for wildlife.
The auditor CFA is developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) platform to automate administrative tasks and support the work of its teams. Currently in the testing phase, the tool aims to reduce time spent on information research and document preparation, freeing up professionals for higher value-added activities without replacing them.
For 35 years, Salpoente has been part of Aveiro's gastronomy. To mark the occasion, the restaurant is bringing back iconic dishes from its history and opening an exhibition dedicated to the memory of the old salt warehouses of the lagoon.
Before the panel of judges, the defendants expressed a willingness to cooperate with the justice system, but reserved the right to provide statements at a later time
Two men, originally from Kazakhstan, introduced at least 59 foreign citizens in an irregular situation into the labour market. They even created employment contracts with the immigrants.
The defendants formulated a plan to obtain economic gains by soliciting and assisting foreign citizens residing outside the Schengen area.
The President of the Assembly of the Republic praised the former prime minister after he admitted to a possible return to politics. Regarding Ferro Rodrigues, who accused him of normalising the Chega party, he says they have 'different ways' of viewing the office.
The Minister of Infrastructure and Housing reacted to the statements of former Prime Minister Passos Coelho, who admitted to considering a return to political life.
The consortium responsible for the construction and maintenance of the high-speed line (LAV) between Porto (Campanhã) and Oiã (Oliveira do Bairro, Aveiro) marks the start of the project on Monday with a public session at the construction site in Aveiro. The session, which will be attended by the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, ...
The 71-kilometre section of the Porto-Lisbon high-speed rail line concerns lot A of the first phase of construction.
The seizure took place during an inspection operation focused on controlling fishing regulations. The confiscated fish was donated to various social solidarity institutions in Aveiro.
