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Odemira City Council is investigating the legality of construction works at a private property owned by Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves, following reports of potential irregularities and questions regarding the contractor's previous professional ties.
PCP leader Paulo Raimundo has urged the government to withdraw its labour reform proposal to prevent a general strike, warning that the administration's current stance will lead to significant political backlash.
The Socialist leader states that the Government must “establish commitments” and ensure that planned investments continue. He also criticised the Executive for “failing in all areas”.
Prime Minister Montenegro discussed the economic performance of Portugal during the unveiling of a major investment project in the Aljustrel mining sector.
Luís Montenegro was speaking in Aljustrel, in the Beja district, at the end of the presentation of a 400 million euro investment that the concessionaire company Almina will make in the mine of this Alentejo town.
During his visit to Ovibeja, the President of the Republic greeted the farmers, stressing that he understands “their difficulties well”, which are now “also compounded”.
Nuno Palma Ferro's reaction comes after the signing of a letter of intent between the Government and Embraer for the opening of a Super Tucano aircraft factory in Beja.
