A strike by registry and notary workers reached a national participation rate of 93.41% this Friday, causing the closure of most registry offices across 14 districts in mainland Portugal. The union behind the action warns of a severe human resources crisis, while the Ministry of Justice highlighted the recent hiring of 165 new registrars and 605 registry officers to address staffing needs.
Registry office strike hits 93% participation
Friday, 12 June 2026AI summary
