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Ventura guarantees internal decision within Chega regarding Bruno Mascarenhas

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André Ventura confirmed on Sunday, March 15, that internal procedures are underway regarding the case of Mafalda Livermore, partner of Chega councillor Bruno Mascarenhas, who is accused of illegally renting substandard properties to immigrants. While party deputy Rita Matias suggested Mascarenhas should resign, Ventura stated the party is investigating the matter and noted that Livermore was appointed by Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas. Ventura also addressed recent controversies involving his party and criticized former Bank of Portugal governor Mário Centeno over his early retirement agreement.

Dinheiro Vivo13h ago

Ventura guarantees internal decision within Chega regarding Bruno Mascarenhas

Portuguese municipality to create gender equality body

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Home News Portuguese municipality to create gender equality body Portuguese municipality to create gender equality body The Funchal City Council has established the Municipal Council for Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination, an advisory body to the municipality that aims to contribute to the de

The Portugal News15 Mar

Portuguese municipality to create gender equality body

Mayor of Leiria explains why he did not answer the Minister of Defence: “I received thousands of calls”

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Gonçalo Lopes says he refused the field kitchen and security for the generators because it “was no longer necessary”. The Mayor of Leiria responds to Nuno Melo's accusations by praising the military: they were “exemplary” and provided “decisive” help.

Expresso14 Mar

Mayor of Leiria explains why he did not answer the Minister of Defence: “I received thousands of calls”

Proof of Facts. Appointments made by Chega councillors spark controversy

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There are several controversial appointments made by Chega councillors. Family ties, romantic relationships, and questionable CVs mark some of the choices for local government positions.

RTP Notícias13 Mar

Proof of Facts. Appointments made by Chega councillors spark controversy

Cascais criticises APA for ignoring damage to the seawall

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The Cascais municipality fears being penalised for having planned works before the storms. The additional 5 million in damage to the seawall may not be accounted for in the APA's 111 million plan.

Observador13 Mar

Cascais criticises APA for ignoring damage to the seawall

Amadora approves veterinary voucher for families in financial difficulty

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The local authority justifies the decision due to the “growing demand for support for veterinary medical procedures.”

Correio da Manhã13 Mar

Amadora approves veterinary voucher for families in financial difficulty

Leitão accuses Moedas of having no "strategy" for Lisbon

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In statements to Sol, the PS councillor regrets that several projects in the city of Lisbon have not yet moved forward and argues that there is a “clear choice by Moedas to govern with Chega”.

Observador13 Mar

Leitão accuses Moedas of having no "strategy" for Lisbon

So that no doubts remain: Leiria Municipality responds to Nuno Melo's accusations

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The municipality of Leiria clarified this Friday the timeline of events during the 'most critical days of storm Kristin', detailing all contacts and requests made to the Government. The explanations come one day after the Minister of Defence, Nuno Melo, stated in Parliament that he had tried to contact the mayor of Leiria and received no response.

RTP Notícias13 Mar

So that no doubts remain: Leiria Municipality responds to Nuno Melo's accusations

City council votes to incorporate 98 million euros into the budget

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The budget revision represents the first effective opportunity for the new executive led by Pedro Duarte to move forward with projects planned in its programme for the city, the local authority clarifies.

Observador13 Mar

City council votes to incorporate 98 million euros into the budget

Sintra City Council

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The municipal government body of Sintra.

Diário de Notícias13 Mar

Minister of Defence says he contacted the mayor of Leiria and received no response

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The minister detailed that on February 1st and 2nd, the municipality refused military personnel to guard generators due to thefts. On the 2nd, according to Nuno Melo, the use of 'aerial drone capabilities' was also refused, and the following day, 'a field kitchen'.

Expresso12 Mar

Minister of Defence says he contacted the mayor of Leiria and received no response

Damages in Leiria are in the order of one billion euros

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The mayor of Leiria, Gonçalo Lopes, presented the estimated costs for the replacement of public and collective infrastructure, which are around one billion euros.

Observador12 Mar

Damages in Leiria are in the order of one billion euros

Leiria City Council calls for the RRP to be 'transparent' and 'proportionate'

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For the mayor, the State should quickly distribute some of the money already available to municipalities, in order to strengthen their capacity for intervention and to pay off debts.

Público12 Mar

Leiria City Council calls for the RRP to be 'transparent' and 'proportionate'

Damages in Leiria are in the order of 1 billion euros

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The mayor of Leiria, Gonçalo Lopes, presented the estimated costs for the restoration of public and collective infrastructure.

Público12 Mar

Damages in Leiria are in the order of 1 billion euros

Portugal's youngest mayor: "It is the greatest honour of my life"

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At 28 years old, Raquel Soares Lourenço has made history! She became the youngest mayor elected in Portugal and the first woman to lead the municipality of Sobral de Monte Agraço in October 2025.

Expresso12 Mar

Portugal's youngest mayor: "It is the greatest honour of my life"

“No money has arrived from the State”. Leiria City Council to request 25 million from banks

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A month and a half after the low-pressure system Kristin, the most severe of the “train of storms”, the mayor of Leiria assures that he has not received any funds from the State, despite the Government's guarantees that the money is available. “At this moment, no money from the Portuguese State has reached the municipality yet,” stated Gonçalo Lopes.

ECO12 Mar

“No money has arrived from the State”. Leiria City Council to request 25 million from banks

Marinha Grande raises losses to 143 million euros

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“Our priority is clear: to ensure that no one is left behind,” explained the Mayor of Marinha Grande. He also stressed “the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for a response.”

Observador12 Mar

Marinha Grande raises losses to 143 million euros

Municipal councils are buying ready-made houses to avoid losing PRR funding

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With the PRR deadline ending in June, local authorities are abandoning new construction projects in favour of purchasing existing homes directly from the market.

Expresso12 Mar

Municipal councils are buying ready-made houses to avoid losing PRR funding

7am. Kristin. Leiria City Council presents damages today

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Also today, mayors from the Leiria region are being received at Parliament. Still in this news bulletin, the news that may come out of the Council of Ministers and the latest on the war in the Middle East.

Observador12 Mar

7am. Kristin. Leiria City Council presents damages today

Civil parishes: Decentralisation is not abdication of responsibility

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If civil parishes ensure the overwhelming majority of local administrative interactions, the financial architecture should reflect this structural function.

Observador12 Mar

Civil parishes: Decentralisation is not abdication of responsibility

Sintra Council increases parking fees and extends paid zones to beaches

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Sintra Council has approved the expansion of paid parking to beach areas, increased rates for car parks and limited-duration zones, and introduced monthly permits for tourism operators. The measure, announced on Wednesday, March 11, aims to manage parking pressure in urban areas and tourist hotspots. The new tariffs, effective from April 1, have faced criticism from opposition parties, who argue the move lacks a comprehensive mobility strategy and negatively impacts residents and local businesses. Mayor Marco Almeida defended the decision, citing the need for better space management and promising future plans for additional parking capacity.

Dinheiro Vivo11 Mar

Sintra Council increases parking fees and extends paid zones to beaches

Mayors criticise Castro Almeida for 'passing the buck' on support delays: 'It is shameful'

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Speaking to Expresso, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal says that applications have been validated, but that the Government 'has not yet handed a cent to the Alentejo CCDR' for distribution. The mayor of Leiria says that 'high expectations' were created for 'miraculous' solutions, and the mayor of Almada says that 'it is not enough to take a photograph and send it'. The president of the ANMP asks that the 'burden' not be placed on the mayors.

Expresso11 Mar

Mayors criticise Castro Almeida for 'passing the buck' on support delays: 'It is shameful'

Mayors criticise minister for 'passing the buck' on delays in housing reconstruction support

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Municipal leaders have pushed back against Minister Castro Almeida's accusations that local councils are responsible for delays in housing reconstruction support, arguing that the government failed to provide necessary resources and shifted the administrative burden onto them without consultation.

Diário de Notícias11 Mar

Mayors criticise minister for 'passing the buck' on delays in housing reconstruction support

"Despite this tragedy that struck Alcácer do Sal, we feel hope and a desire to help rebuild in every person"

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Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.

CNN Portugal7 Feb

"Despite this tragedy that struck Alcácer do Sal, we feel hope and a desire to help rebuild in every person"

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