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The Socialist Party in Lisbon has accused Mayor Carlos Moedas of illegally retaining Alberto Laplaine Guimarães as municipal secretary-general, arguing that his tenure has exceeded the legal ten-year limit and that a new public tender was required.
The Minister of Labour reconvenes with the UGT and business confederations to resume labour law reform negotiations following an appeal from the President of the Republic to resolve the recent impasse.
The new President took office in Belém, emphasizing the need for national stability while highlighting critical challenges including an ageing population, healthcare and housing deficits, and a slow judicial system.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Lisbon and Porto to protest against the government's proposed changes to the labour law, known as the 'Work XXI' reform. Led by the CGTP union, the protests highlighted concerns that the reforms would negatively impact workers' rights. CGTP's Secretary-General, Tiago Oliveira, called for the government to withdraw the labour package, emphasizing its detrimental effects on the workforce.
Lisbon introduces a night-time ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages for street consumption effective tonight. Vendors face fines of €150–€1,000 for individuals and €350–€3,000 for businesses; the measure is presented as a regulatory step to curb night-time public disorder and enhance public safety.
Lisbon's municipal authority has proposed banning alcohol consumption in public streets from 11pm, with proposed fines of up to €3,000 that could also be applied to establishments. Framed as a measure to reduce nuisance and improve public safety, the proposal raises questions about enforceability, proportionality and the potential economic impact on nightlife and hospitality. Separately, Le Monde reports Emmanuel Macron accusing Donald Trump of 'breaking with international rules', underscoring a parallel debate about norms and accountability on the international stage.
The announcement was made by Chega leader André Ventura at a press conference at the party's headquarters in Lisbon, after meeting with members of his shadow cabinet.
André Ventura announced that the party will propose the creation of a parliamentary inquiry commission into the so-called 'Operation Influencer' and that Chega will summon António Costa to testify.
After a Judicial Police wiretap was revealed that contradicts the former prime minister, Chega is proposing a parliamentary inquiry to scrutinise corruption and influence within the Costa government.
Chega will propose the establishment of a parliamentary inquiry commission in the Assembly of the Republic regarding Operation Influencer to investigate acts of corruption during the last government led by Costa.
The party will seek consensus with other political forces to approve a parliamentary inquiry commission. If that does not happen, it does not rule out moving forward with a mandatory request. Also, Trump is dissatisfied with the new Iranian proposal.
The announcement was made by Chega leader, André Ventura, during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Lisbon.
The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, has requested an opinion from the Consultative Council of the Attorney General's Office (PGR) regarding the 'proliferation of illegal constructions' within the military easement zone of the NATO Ammunition Depot in Lisbon.
The Minister of National Defence, Nuno Melo, has requested an opinion from the Consultative Council of the Attorney General's Office (PGR) regarding the “proliferation of illegal constructions” within the military easement zone of the NATO Ammunition Depot in Lisbon. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence notes that, “as the current Government is concerned with seeking a resolution for...”
Parliament has given the green light to a request to hear the Prosecutor General of the Republic with “urgency” regarding a report on alleged chaos at the DCIAP
Socialists align with the IL's request to hear Amadeu Guerra in parliament. The report points to serious flaws at the DCIAP: delays, evidence preservation issues, and a lack of resources.
The Lisbon City Council (CML) provided 75,000 euros to an individual who worked on Moedas' election campaign.
At the Lisbon Municipal Assembly, the Livre party sought answers from the Mayor of Lisbon regarding controversies such as the appointment of Mafalda Livermore and the continued presence in the executive of a councillor accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office. However, right-wing parties accused them of a “personal attack” that does not “enhance” the municipal body. On the left, the PS also criticised the “side debate”.
The former prime minister declined to comment this Tuesday on reports regarding wiretaps from the Operation Influencer case, which were reported today, concerning Costa and Diogo Lacerda Machado.
Chega announced that it will submit a bill to Parliament to clarify the rules regarding the disclosure of party financiers, proposing a greater balance between transparency and privacy.
Chega announced on Monday (April 27) that it will submit a bill to parliament to clarify rules regarding the disclosure of party donors. Party leader André Ventura stated the proposal seeks a better balance between transparency and privacy, while also calling for increased resources for oversight bodies. Ventura argued that while high-value donations should be disclosed by name, personal details such as tax identification numbers and home addresses should remain private. He also criticised the current lack of oversight, noting that the Transparency Entity has only reviewed 10% of politicians' declarations, and suggested that media funding rules should be aligned with those of public office holders. Additionally, Ventura dismissed accusations from the Religious Freedom Commission regarding discriminatory statements by party members in Madeira, framing them as an attempt to criminalise political discourse.
Double standards in the PS regarding Aguiar-Branco, an audit that exposes the disaster in the management of the DCIAP, and the way Trump uses a shooting to justify a 200 million euro project.
Livre spokesperson Rui Tavares accused the president of Chega today of having quoted Adolf Hitler and a Nazi myth in his speech at the April 25th solemn session when he repeatedly used the expression 'stabbed in the back'.
Socialist MP Pedro Delgado Alves accused the President of the Assembly of the Republic of doing a 'disservice' and caricaturing the oversight of transparency and institutional functioning. He justified turning his back on Aguiar-Branco at the end of his speech during the 25th of April solemn session in Parliament. The MP stated that the speech undermined years of work on transparency, conflicts of interest, and revolving doors, which are essential for public trust. Delgado Alves noted that while solemn sessions are not typically for protests, he chose this gesture to express his displeasure at what he described as an aggressive and mocking tone from the Assembly President. The session was also marked by calls for transparency in party donations and attacks on the so-called 'owners of April'.
The socialist MP used this symbolic gesture to express his repudiation of the speech given by the President of the Assembly of the Republic.
The data comes from a 2025 activity report by the Entity for Transparency, cited by the newspaper Público. Additionally, the President of the Republic calls for the spirit of April to be upheld in the fight against inequalities.
Lisbon, 24 May 2026 (Lusa) -- The PS stated today that it will speak first with the PSD regarding the new name for Ombudsman, understanding Tiago Antunes' decision to withdraw from the race after being the target of a 'campaign by the more radical right'.
The last entity to be received by António José Seguro was the Confederation of Portuguese Business. Additionally, the Porto Court of Appeal acquitted Sporting Clube de Braga in the context of Operation Ether.
Iranian armed forces warn that they have their “finger on the trigger”. Additionally, María Corina Machado, leader of the Venezuelan opposition, will be received today in Lisbon by Luís Montenegro.
