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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.
In addition to inspecting the containers on board, the platform also asked the Government to “prevent any ship participating in Israel's military supply chain from entering the port.”
The plenary of judges at the Palácio Ratton decided unanimously to uphold the previous decision to reject the Prime Minister's appeal, as it was filed after the legal deadline.
Judges at the Palácio Ratton uphold the decision by the Transparency Entity to make the list of the consultancy's clients public, as the Prime Minister filed his appeal at the Palácio Ratton after the deadline.
The government announced that support for populations affected by the storms would arrive quickly, but the results have not been brilliant. In Belém, have we moved from analogue to digital?
Meetings between the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister at Belém will now take place on Tuesdays. The government approves measures to accelerate the sale of undivided inheritances.
Workers at the Portuguese news agency Lusa are striking from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to protest against recent restructuring and a new governance model approved by the government. The unions criticize the process as lacking transparency and argue that the new statutes threaten journalistic independence, potentially conflicting with the Portuguese Constitution and European media regulations. Concerns include plans for layoffs without clear strategies for strengthening teams and doubts about the independence of the agency if its headquarters move to the RTP building. The strike follows weeks of internal protests, including resolutions and demonstrations, with unions emphasizing the importance of maintaining editorial independence amid these changes. The government defends the reforms.
The webpage provides a variety of recent news updates related to Portugal. Key highlights include a meeting between Portugal's President Montenegro and Prime Minister Seguro in Belém, characterized by cordiality. The government announced it will maintain fuel discounts if price increases exceed 10 cents. Additionally, the Council of Ministers approved amendments to rental laws and other legislation. Investigations are ongoing into alleged corruption at the Santa Maria morgue, where a scheme lasting over 20 years was uncovered, involving employees receiving up to 500 euros monthly. Other notable stories include a police search at Santa Maria, a scandal involving the TVI channel, and reports of abuse in a creche in Alfragide. The webpage also features sports updates, such as a live report from a Europa League match and a suggestion by Rooney for a new Tottenham coach. Overall, the site offers a broad overview of current political, economic, and social issues in Portugal.
The webpage provides a variety of recent news updates related to Portugal, including political, economic, and social issues. Key highlights include a meeting between Portugal's President Montenegro and Prime Minister Seguro in Belém, emphasizing cordial relations. The government announced it will maintain fuel discounts if price increases exceed 10 cents. Additionally, there are legislative updates, such as amendments to rental laws. Investigations are ongoing into corruption at the Santa Maria hospital, where a long-standing scheme involving morgue staff was uncovered. Other notable stories involve allegations of mistreatment in a childcare center in Alfragide and political tensions with the ERC opening a process against TVI. The site also covers international news relevant to Portugal, such as the Ukraine conflict and global events.
This morning, the Prime Minister said he does not want to “prolong the discussion indefinitely”, but rather “exhaust all possibilities for reaching an agreement”.
The President of the Republic debuted with a warning to the government, which is a 'waste of ammunition'. And are the delays in the Operation Marquês trial the fault of Sócrates or the system?
The webpage provides a variety of recent news updates related to Portugal. Key highlights include a meeting between Portugal's President Montenegro and Prime Minister Seguro in Belém, characterized by cordiality. The government announced it will maintain fuel discounts if price increases exceed 10 cents. Additionally, there are legislative updates, such as approved changes to rental laws. Investigations are underway at the Santa Maria morgue concerning a long-standing scheme involving employees receiving bribes. Other notable stories include a corruption investigation at Santa Maria, a crackdown on suspected maus-tratos (abuse) at a creche in Alfragide, and ongoing coverage of the Ukraine conflict. The site also features sports updates, including a live report on a Europa League match between Estugarda and FC Porto, and commentary on potential new coaching strategies for Tottenham.
The new minister defended the importance of providing working conditions for security force professionals, without specifying what he intends to do.
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.
Opposition parties unite in their criticism of Moedas' decision. The PS raises the issue of a 'quid pro quo', the PCP speaks of 'opportunistic deals', and the BE views the situation as 'a stain on Moedas' mandate'.
The appeal against the public disclosure of the consultancy's clients was signed by the Prime Minister himself, who does not accept its rejection by the judges of the Ratton Palace.
The new President is now preparing to lay a wreath at the tomb of Luís Vaz de Camões. Additionally, another repatriation flight from the Middle East has arrived in Lisbon, carrying 54 Portuguese citizens.
This article reports on the arrest of seven Portuguese PSP agents suspected of serious crimes, including torture, abuse of power, and illegal detention, linked to incidents at the Rato police station in Lisbon. The suspects are in preventive detention while investigations continue, which have also implicated two other officers previously detained. The case has raised concerns about police misconduct, with allegations of violence against vulnerable populations and sharing of incriminating material among officers. The Minister of Internal Administration emphasized that most PSP officers serve with integrity and that any misconduct will be thoroughly investigated, highlighting the importance of maintaining public trust and accountability within law enforcement.
The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, defended on Saturday (7) that the “overwhelming majority of PSP professionals serve Portugal with a strong sense of mission” following the preventive detention of seven officers for crimes such as torture and rape. In a message posted on the Instagram page of the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI), Neves emphasized the importance of maintaining citizens' trust in institutions, stating that not all police officers are the same. He highlighted that approximately 200,000 professionals work daily for public safety. This statement comes after it was revealed that the seven detained officers will await trial for serious torture, completed and attempted rape, abuse of power, possession of prohibited weapons, and serious physical harm. The Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) and the PSP announced that the preventive measure was justified due to the risk of continued criminal activity and public disorder. Neves also noted that “the presumption of innocence applies to all citizens” but acknowledged that this case demonstrates how state institutions are functioning, as the report originated from the PSP itself. He assured that any suspicions of illegal behaviour by security forces will be thoroughly investigated. The seven officers were arrested following an investigation into serious crimes at the Rato police station in Lisbon, joining two other officers already in preventive detention since July. In January, these two were accused of crimes including torture and abuse of power, primarily targeting drug addicts, homeless individuals, and foreigners. Reports indicate that they assaulted detainees and filmed some of the incidents, sharing them in WhatsApp groups with other officers. One case involved a Moroccan citizen allegedly sodomised with a baton and beaten before being abandoned on the street. The Inspector General revealed that three disciplinary processes are underway regarding this case, alongside investigations into officers who viewed the shared videos of the alleged torture and rape incidents.
Carlos Moedas' executive considered that there had been “a breach of institutional trust.”
Seven police officers detained this week are being investigated for torture and other crimes at the Rato and Bairro Alto police stations in Lisbon. The preventive detention measures were announced by the Public Security Police (PSP) on Saturday, March 7. The decision to keep these officers in custody is based on the risk of “continued criminal activity” among other factors. The investigation has now led to nine officers being held preventively, facing charges of “serious torture, completed and attempted rape, abuse of power, possession of prohibited weapons, and serious and qualified bodily harm.” The PSP has also initiated seven disciplinary proceedings against the officers involved. The PSP expressed its “repudiation” of any criminal behaviour by its agents and stated it would take all necessary measures to prevent such actions in the future. The investigation began within the PSP itself, following reports of the case, which includes video and photographic evidence of the alleged assaults shared in messaging groups. The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, emphasized that there is no place in Portuguese security forces for illegitimate violence or violations of fundamental rights, and that any indications of such behaviour will be thoroughly investigated and punished according to the law.
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.
