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The controversy began last Friday when a Lusa agency report stated that the meals served to students at Salesianos de Manique who pay tuition are better than those provided to students studying there for free. Now, the school's management confirms the differences in the food provided for lunch, but attributes the blame to the Ministry of Education.
Public entity created within the framework of the State reform provided for in the Government's programme. Legislative decree approved by the Council of Ministers does not pass through Parliament.
The bills proposed by BE, PAN, PCP, Chega, Livre, and IL were voted down by the PSD and CDS-PP benches, which support the Government, with an abstention from the PS parliamentary group, which announced a written declaration of vote.
The webpage provides a collection of recent news highlights related to Portugal, covering various topics. Key stories include allegations of violence involving military personnel, with a soldier accusing an ex-military partner of assault. International issues are also featured, such as updates on the Middle East conflict, including Iran's missile capabilities and the Iran-Ukraine tensions. Domestically, there are reports on social support, with the Institute of Child Support registering nearly 3,500 aid requests in 2025, and a drug seizure involving 1,800 kg of cocaine in the Azores. Additionally, Portugal's scientific community is highlighted with Gonçalo Castelo-Branco being selected for the Nobel Medicine Committee. Sports updates include live coverage of FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon matches and elections. Overall, the webpage offers a broad overview of current political, social, and international news relevant to Portugal.
The person in charge admits to payment delays, but claims that “none exceeded 60 days,” further alleging that “everything was done” to ensure salaries were paid on time.
Ana Paula dos Santos has been living in a room with her four children for a year. The bill paid by the State, which has already exceeded 21,000 euros, would have been enough to rent a house. Does this model make sense?
Parliament rejected this Friday bills from opposition parties that aimed to guarantee 100% sickness benefit payments for cancer patients and strengthen their labour rights.
The proposal was rejected with only Chega voting in favour and the CDS abstaining.
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Daily mission allowances paid in the aviation sector serve as compensation for stays away from the workplace. In aviation, these are paid when crew members are in the air and represent a significant portion of their salary. Since they are exempt from social security contributions, they can cause financial distress for families during critical periods.
Over the last decade, 30,000 people have been hosted in shelters for victims of domestic violence in Portugal. For the first time, a team of journalists lived in these spaces.
A Chega MP cited the fact that the Social Inclusion Supplement (CSI) is only granted to those with six years of legal residency as an example.
The Chega bill to impose five years of legal residency in Portugal for immigrants to receive social benefits has united most parties in a chorus of criticism and claims of potential unconstitutionality.
The Public Prosecution Service (Ministério Público) has charged 15 individuals and six companies for running a network that facilitated illegal immigration. The group allegedly created fraudulent Social Security (Segurança Social) records to help over 2,000 foreign citizens obtain work visas and residency. Those awaiting residency should ensure their documentation is handled by reputable legal professionals to avoid involvement in such schemes.
The Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministério Público) is the independent body that leads criminal investigations and represents the state in court. It gets involved in cases like a long-delayed INEM response because it can order autopsies, investigate potential criminal negligence or procedural failures, and decide whether to bring charges or recommend disciplinary action.
Minister of Labour, Palma Ramalho, has summoned the UGT and the four business confederations to a meeting at the ministry next Monday to resume negotiations on labour law, an official source told Lusa. The Prime Minister announced on Wednesday morning (11) that the Government will meet with social partners early next week regarding labour law, stating that he does not want to “prolong the discussion indefinitely” but rather “exhaust all possibilities for reaching an agreement.” An official source from the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security confirmed to Lusa that the meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 3:00 PM at the Ministry of Labour in Lisbon, and will be attended by the UGT, the Government, and the business confederations. Luís Montenegro calls for “courage to act and to change” labour legislation.
The Government will meet again with employers and the UGT at the Ministry of Labour on Monday afternoon. The CGTP is once again excluded.
Ensuring that the rights achieved are the foundation upon which the institution's future is built.
The article discusses the use of the term 'humanism' in government immigration policies, highlighting the contrast between benevolent rhetoric and restrictive practices. It emphasizes the need for genuine humanist approaches in immigration, particularly in light of contributions immigrants make to society. The appointment of Luís Neves to the Ministry of Internal Administration is seen as a potential turning point in addressing anti-immigration sentiments, particularly those rooted in economic and crime-related fears. The article calls for a more comprehensive and courageous political approach to combat identity fears associated with immigration.
Support for families affected by the storm can reach up to 1074 euros per person. Applications for this support are made online, with Social Security required to respond within five days. Additionally, companies and self-employed individuals have a 30-day window to request a full exemption from social security contributions. However, it is important to note that a 100% salary guarantee during layoff is not included in this support.
A parliamentary move — despite abstentions from PSD and CDS-PP — brings Portugal closer to lengthening the initial parental leave available to working parents. The new episode of the 'Ao Trabalho!' podcast examines that development alongside other labour‑market highlights, offering concise analysis of labour, social-security and employment-law developments every Thursday.
Presidential candidate André Ventura urged rival António José Seguro in Caldas da Rainha to say explicitly whether he supports amending the Constitution to end the duplication of lifelong pensions awarded to former public officeholders (citing examples such as Armando Vara). Speaking at a street rally attended by more than 100 supporters, Ventura framed the issue as a clear policy choice with constitutional and social-security implications and pressed Seguro to clarify his position ahead of the election.
A citizens' initiative that gathered more than 42,000 signatures has forced Parliament to reopen debate on reforming initial parental leave. The proposal — to extend leave from the current 120/150 days to 180/210 days (effectively six months) at 100% pay regardless of how it is shared between parents — will be reconsidered in the Assembly of the Republic after an earlier attempt was nullified by the dissolution of the Assembly and the fall of the Government in March 2025. An earlier related extension was approved on 27 September 2024, but procedural developments and the renewed petition have brought the issue back onto the legislative agenda.
A family providing foster care for two children has been ordered by Social Security to repay more than €5,500 after losing their parental allowance. The parents call the demand an injustice and cite contradictory information and a lack of support from official services. The case highlights administrative confusion around parental-benefit eligibility, potential gaps in guidance for foster and expat families, and wider questions about transparency and appeals in welfare policy.
