Lisboa, Portugal
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The strike is due to the lack of security at the prison from which five inmates escaped. Since then, various security measures have been discussed, but the union says the promises have not yet been fulfilled.
Strike called by the prison guards' union continues until April 30th.
The prison guard strike will be extended until April 30th and will be total; inmates will have no activities, their yard time will be reduced, and they will be confined to their cells for 22 hours a day.
The motion of condemnation states that 'more than 250,000 inhabitants' could 'be deprived of an essential service'. Local mayors say that the municipalities 'were not informed' about this decision.
A vote of repudiation was approved by elected members of the PS, Chega, and the independent movement, while PSD councillors abstained.
A family of six is homeless and without support because Alenquer was not on the list.
Home News Earthquake felt in Lisbon Earthquake felt in Lisbon An earthquake measuring 4. 1 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre in Alenquer, in the Lisbon district, was recorded by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) in the early afternoon on 19 February.
Residents fear that, with the rain, the wall could give way completely and put people and vehicles at risk.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the fire, as well as the damage to the infrastructure. With no access to the building, residents are choosing to stay with relatives, the mayor says.
At least one person died and 11 others were hospitalised.
