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The Public Prosecutor's Office has archived the investigation into controversial campaign posters by Chega leader André Ventura, ruling that while the content may be subject to civil penalties, it does not constitute a criminal offense under the Penal Code, citing political freedom of expression.
The president of the Cascais City Council, Nuno Piteira Lopes, has formed a new coalition with Chega after the previous agreement with the Socialist Party (PS) fell apart. This strategic move aims to secure a majority in the Municipal Chamber, marking a significant shift in local governance dynamics.
In Lisbon, the Socialist Party (PS) is questioning the city's preparedness for storms, while the Left Bloc (BE) is demanding explanations about Chega's presence and influence within municipal companies.
Locked offices, the hiring of cronies and the appointment of Bruno Mascarenhas’s girlfriend led Ana Simões Silva to resign and sit as an independent councillor on Lisbon City Council.
Financial support of up to €230,000 faced a vote against from Chega. Lisbon City Council also discussed proposals concerning stray animals and issued several notes of condolence over deaths and tragedies.
In the presidential election, candidate André Ventura received fewer votes than he did in 2021 in four of Lisbon's parishes, indicating a decline in support in those local areas.
A meeting with young people will take place in the Main Hall of the Lumiar Parish Council this Wednesday evening.
In Sacavém, Ventura declared that his Honorary Committee “is the Portuguese people”.
Ana Simões Silva says she does not want to be a 'merely decorative' councillor. She cited 'insurmountable political incompatibilities within the party's group on the council' to justify her decision.
Ana Simões Silva justified the decision by citing “insurmountable political incompatibilities”.
The Chega councillor on Lisbon City Council will now serve on the municipal executive as an independent.
Ana Simões Silva cites 'insurmountable political incompatibilities' as the reason. Chega loses one of its two councillors in the capital.
Ana Simões Silva leaves the party, citing 'irreconcilable political differences'.
Isaltino Morais argues that Oeiras’s social cohesion policies, community networks and local support structures were responsible for André Ventura achieving a worse electoral result in the municipality.
The leader of Chega and candidate in the 2026 presidential election will attend Mass this Sunday at 19:00.
Presidential candidate backed by Chega exercised his right to vote at the Parque das Nações Primary School. 'There is a historic mobilisation at consulates and embassies around the world,' he added.
Former Chega MP Miguel Arruda has been charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) with 21 counts of aggravated theft for allegedly taking several suitcases at Lisbon Airport between October 2024 and January 2025.
Former Chega MP Miguel Arruda has been charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) with 21 counts of aggravated theft for allegedly taking several suitcases at Lisbon Airport between October 2024 and January 2025. According to the indictment dated 11 December, which Lusa accessed on Thursday, the wife of ...
Miguel Arruda was charged by the Public Prosecutor's Office with 21 counts of aggravated theft for allegedly taking several suitcases at Lisbon Airport.
At 18:00, the Chega party lodged a formal complaint reporting incidents of shots fired using prohibited weapons in Lisbon.
Rui Pedro Moreira was a Chega candidate in Azambuja in the 2021 and 2025 local elections.
A riding (equestrian) instructor arrested on allegations of child abuse had previously stood as a municipal candidate for the Chega party in Azambuja.
