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The President is visiting regions affected by the storms; he states that while the affected people had a voice while the storm was occurring, they no longer do, as the issue has left the media agenda. He notes that support payments are delayed and must be resolved quickly. Seguro also intends to draw conclusions from these visits.
Spinumviva went from a dodgy operetta to a little pantomime.
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education were present at the ceremony and highlighted the speed of the work's execution. Five months later, not a single student is housed there.
Bruno Batista highlights the extensive destruction in Leiria, with thousands of homes damaged and hundreds of factories affected, describing the scene as “dantesque.” The CNN Portugal commentator criticises the lack of leadership and logistics, saying there are still areas without electricity and communications and that communities need a “voice of command” and an effective presence of the central government on the ground.
The government says Ana Paula Martins did not cancel a parliamentary hearing. Vieira da Silva accuses the minister of having made up excuses to miss 'practically all the hearings' during the last legislature.
For the more left-wing candidates, the fifth day of the campaign ends with criticism of the Government. António Filipe calls on the prime minister to take responsibility. Catarina Martins does not spare criticism of António José Seguro, while Jorge Pinto admits he is prepared to accept a poor result.
In a clear indication that ‘allegations’ are being taken seriously, the Minister of Internal Administration has today instructed the IGAI (the General Inspectorate of Internal Administration) to open disciplinary proceedings The post Police cited in immigrant slavery probe to face disciplinary procedures appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Inspectorate-General of Internal Administration has opened disciplinary proceedings against the eleven police officers involved in the operation concerning the exploitation of immigrants. The accused GNR officers reported for duty but were prevented from returning to work by command decision.
