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The Portuguese Bar Association has implemented updates to the process of assigning court-appointed lawyers.
The Portuguese Bar Association has updated the rules for appointing public defenders in complex, large-scale legal cases.
The President's inaugural address has brought the modernisation of the State back to the centre of the national conversation, framing it not as a technocratic fetish, but as a condition for democratic dignity. António José Seguro highlights that State reform is now a matter of life quality, as a slow State erodes trust and consumes social energy. The text argues that true digital transformation requires redesigning processes and simplifying administration rather than just digitising existing bureaucracy. With the necessary talent and technology available, the challenge lies in political decision-making, continuity, and execution. The upcoming three-year period without national elections offers a rare opportunity for a serious, long-term pact on State reform to ensure a more efficient, transparent, and accessible public service.
Mafalda Livermore, who was dismissed from the Lisbon City Council, responded for the first time on the Grande Jornal da Noite.
The president of the Coordination and Development Commission of the Central Region (CCDRC) stated this Tuesday that the majority of the 18,000 applications for house reconstruction in the region have not yet been opened due to a lack of labour. 'There is a lack of capacity to process the applications, and of that number, 200 have been paid, so we are...'
There is a lack of capacity to process the applications, admits the CCDR Centro.
The presiding judge of the Operação Marquês trial panel was not notified by the Bar Association of the appointment of a new court-appointed lawyer for the main defendant, José Sócrates. Former Prime Minister José Sócrates has a new defence. The fifth court-appointed lawyer is Luís Esteves, nominated by the General Council of the Bar Association.
It is a tradition for government officials to attack bankers. The Minister of Economy recently did so, showing little memory of what led us to the 2011 crisis.
A logic that permeates the entire public administration. The question is no longer: “Is it good for society?”. It is instead: “Will it be functional for us?”.
The reformist is a Darwinist in the worst sense. They want to change because it is natural: it is part of the process. Except it is not. It is not.
The headline suggests that public officials receive preferential treatment or are treated as a privileged class when facing the justice system.
Home News AIMA explains fees increase AIMA explains fees increase In a social media post, AIMA clarifies “that it did not implement any tariff increase. ” By Bruno G.
Following complaints from Brazilians and other immigrants, who have been waiting up to a year to receive their renewed residence permits at home, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) promises to speed up the service. A source from the agency told DN Brasil that, in recent weeks, around 20,000 documents have been sent to the Mint for issuance.
The government announced that support for populations affected by the storms would arrive quickly, but the results have not been brilliant. In Belém, have we moved from analogue to digital?
An analysis of the legal framework and consumer rights regarding both physical and digital complaint books as essential tools for customer service.
We continue to wait that, mistake by mistake, the public administration's “citizen service” systems finally end up working.
Home News AIMA will deliver Residence Cards quickly AIMA will deliver Residence Cards quickly AIMA will deliver thousands of residence cards to those who requested them, according to DN Brasil. By Bruno G.
Schools across the country have been waiting for renovation works since 2023, with delays compounded by the slow rollout of investment announced by the current government. As a result, the next school year will begin without the necessary upgrades. School directors and teachers argue that, beyond urgent repairs, facilities must be adapted for climate change. Despite the Ministry of Education announcing an 850 million euro investment for 237 schools classified as 'urgent,' most projects have yet to begin. Issues such as the presence of asbestos, bureaucratic hurdles, and slow public procurement processes continue to hinder progress, leaving students and staff to face another year of inadequate conditions, including extreme temperatures in classrooms.
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has begun accelerating the dispatch of residence permits renewed by the Mission Structure in the second half of 2025. An agency source told DN Brasil that approximately 20,000 documents have been sent to the Mint for issuance in recent weeks. This effort aims to clear the backlog, with at least 50% of all cards already dispatched. AIMA is prioritising this process ahead of April 15, when most renewal receipts expire. Additionally, the agency is addressing rejected applications and managing the collection of returned residence permits, with extended opening hours at the Anjos office to assist immigrants.
Mayors do not deny the delay pointed out by the minister regarding the delivery of support. However, they believe the criticism is unfair and justify it by stating that resources are lacking and no one wants to repeat court cases, as has already happened.
Visa applications sent by mail after next Tuesday by Brazilians intending to enter Portugal will be returned, as applications must now be made in person at a visa centre or diplomatic mission, according to the Diplomatic Portal.
The mayor of Pombal also pointed out that municipalities currently have an additional workload and naturally there is a process of adaptation.
The article discusses the detrimental impact of bureaucratic delays and obstacles on economic activity, highlighting findings from a recent INE survey. It identifies the judicial system, licensing, and taxation as the primary barriers to business development, exacerbated by ineffective public policies. The author calls for legislative reforms to address these issues, particularly in the judicial and licensing sectors, to facilitate investment and growth in the economy.
