Legal compliance news in Portugal

EU Opens Infringement Proceedings Against Italy and Portugal Over Fisheries Control Failures

Seafoodnews14 Jul

121,000 drivers are driving without insurance

The Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority states that the figures show a “consistent trend” of an increase in vehicles in this situation.

More than 240 detained by the GNR for illegal stay

The agriculture, industry, construction, and catering sectors were of particular relevance in the inspection of foreign citizens. In total, there were more than 6,500 administrative offences over three years.

More than 240 foreigners detained by the GNR for illegal stay in nearly three years

In the same period, 540 people were notified to leave the country voluntarily.

Polígrafo. Is it legal to drive in sandals or barefoot and without a shirt?

See the answer in the video. Polígrafo TVI (from the same group as CNN Portugal) is a fact-checking programme about current events.

Montenegro reiterates that he fulfilled all declaration obligations in the Spinumviva case

The Prime Minister's office denies that new appeals have been filed.

Planning a Europe Trip? Here’s How to Avoid Heavy Tourist Fines Across Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal

Travel And Tour World17 May

Nova rector election fails to take place again

This is the second time the election has not been held under the conditions defined by the Court. The Nova University of Lisbon reaffirms that it acted in strict compliance with the law throughout this process.

Court of Auditors identifies flaws in 27 contracts at Marvão City Council

The audit followed a formal complaint from the president of the Marvão Municipal Assembly, who questioned the legality of a series of direct-award contracts made between July and September 2017.

Brussels opens three infringement proceedings against Portugal in economy and justice

Portugal now has two months to respond and finalise the adoption of these standards, otherwise the process will move to the next stage with the sending of a reasoned opinion.

Portugal risks sanctions over failure to implement police directive

Portugal, France, and Bulgaria have been notified by the European Commission for only partially transposing a directive aimed at strengthening police cooperation in the EU. The Court of Justice may be the next step.

Brussels sues Portugal for failing to transpose directives on police information exchange

The European Commission has given Portugal two months to transpose the directives.

Portugal sued for failing to transpose directive on police information exchange

The European Commission has given Portugal two months to fully transpose a directive regarding the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities of member states, described as essential for combating cross-border crime. As part of the March infringement package announced today, the European Commission stated it has issued a reasoned opinion to Portugal, France, and others.