Eppo news in Portugal

1455: Birth of King João II (&#x27;The Perfect Prince&#x27;) in Lisbon. He would become one of Portugal&#x27;s most important monarchs, sponsoring Bartolomeu Dias&#x27;s voyage around the Cape of Good Hope and negotiating the Treaty of Tordesillas.
1974: The Junta of National Salvation appoints General António de Spínola as the first President of the post-revolutionary Portuguese Republic, beginning the turbulent transition to democracy.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has detained a suspect in Portugal accused of committing fraud related to COVID-19 support payments.

Diário de Notícias29 Jan

The operation was carried out by the Polícia Judiciária and included searches at 20 sites, including residences and company premises.

RTP Notícias29 Jan

Searches were carried out at 20 locations, including private residences and company headquarters.

CNN Portugal29 Jan

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