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CNN Portugal commentator Jorge Silva Carvalho analysed the protests held in Lisbon and Porto regarding the housing crisis, questioning the immediate involvement of legal representation in inorganic movements.
President António José Seguro advocates for a state that supports accountants through stable tax laws, judicial efficiency, and reduced bureaucratic processes.
An analytical examination of how right-wing political movements in Lisbon and Madrid are leveraging the burqa debate to challenge and trap left-wing parties through legislative and regulatory discourse.
The Constitutional Court has admitted to a decades-long failure in maintaining a comprehensive registry of public officials required to disclose their assets and corporate interests, following an inquiry by the Left Bloc.
Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves faces a critical parliamentary day, addressing controversies from his tenure as Judiciary Police director while the Assembly debates a motion of no confidence against the Government.
A legislative proposal to establish a Public Procurement Dispute Resolution Chamber in Lisbon faces criticism, with calls to decentralize the entity to promote regional development and leverage digital infrastructure.
The Court of Auditors has certified the Presidency of the Republic's accounts despite identifying significant inconsistencies in asset management, while simultaneously addressing financial irregularities involving PJ director Luís Neves.
The Judiciary Police have found no official documentation or legal justification for the transfer of a seized drug-related trailer to a company owned by a friend of former PJ director and current Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves. The Prosecutor-General's Office has launched an inquiry into potential abuse of power and embezzlement regarding the unexplained relocation of the asset.
Paulo Raimundo describes the controversy surrounding Minister Luís Neves as serious, while political commentators and opposition leaders debate the implications of his tenure and the potential for a parliamentary inquiry.
Chega party leader André Ventura has announced a challenge to the Constitutional Court regarding the Single Social Benefit (PSU), specifically contesting the mandatory social work requirements for individuals with severe disabilities and cancer.
The Sana hotel group, already owing over four million euros in rent for the Quartel da Graça concession, has formally requested a contract review citing a need for financial rebalancing.
The Portuguese government is set to approve the Single Social Benefit, a measure consolidating 13 welfare programs including the RSI, to meet Recovery and Resilience Plan requirements and secure 500 million euros in funding.
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.
Hundreds of PSP police officers and GNR guards are gathered today at Largo de Camões in Lisbon for a national protest to demand better salaries, career reviews, and improved working conditions. Organized by the Police Professionals' Union Association (ASPP/PSP) and the Guard Professionals' Association (APG/GNR), the PSP members...
Police and National Republican Guard members gathered in the capital to demand salary increases and improved working conditions.
PSP officers and GNR soldiers will march this Thursday from Largo de Camões, in Lisbon, to the office of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to deliver a document demanding the promises agreed upon in 2024, such as career progression updates.
The complaint by Fabian Figueiredo against André Ventura, submitted on Wednesday night, was referred by the President of the Assembly of the Republic to the Transparency Committee.
The committee created after the September 2025 accident, which caused 16 deaths, will also debate whether to call Moedas and the insurance company Fidelidade.
After António José Seguro and Luís Montenegro expressed their dissatisfaction with the images of police charges and housing rights protests, Mariana Vieira da Silva laments the timing chosen by Belém and São Bento, arguing that the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister “reacted too late” to the actions of the PSP.
After António José Seguro and Luís Montenegro expressed their dissatisfaction with the footage of police charges and housing rights protests, Mariana Vieira da Silva regrets the timing chosen by Belém and São Bento and argues that the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister “reacted too late” to the actions of the PSP.
The Trade Union Association of Police Professionals warns about the salary conditions of public security forces. It states that police officers live with the same difficulties as the average citizen, with low salaries that make it difficult to afford increasingly expensive housing.
A protest brings together PSP unions and GNR associations. It begins at 3:00 PM at Largo do Carmo and ends near the Prime Minister's residence. Also, the first of three days of national mourning in Spain.
Daniel Oliveira and Francisco Mendes da Silva analyse the statements made by the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister in reaction to the police charge against people demonstrating for the right to housing at Rossio, in Lisbon, last Sunday morning.
Last week, Portugal experienced a series of unfortunate events involving mutual accusations of misconduct between protesters and police forces. Investigations are ongoing into reports of disproportionate use of force. President António José Seguro broke his silence after 48 hours to address the violence, a delay that sparked criticism and memes in an era of constant social media pressure. The article contrasts Seguro's reserved style with his predecessor, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, arguing that his deliberate silence reflects a measured approach rather than weakness, and poses the question of whether society's demand for instant reactions undermines the value of thoughtful consideration.
Seguro calls for pacts and says he did not like what he saw. Montenegro highlights what he has already done and defends the police. Protests continue under the threat of a general strike. Is there a solution? A conversation with Rui Pedro Antunes.
