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The Education Inspectorate has launched an inquiry into two institutions providing support for students outside the traditional school system, including the Clonlara Portugal association which is currently seeking authorisation for a new campus.
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.
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.
Estoril Sol indicated this Wednesday that it will not be able to publish its 2025 results by the end of this month, when the legal deadline expires, but expects to complete the process within three weeks. The company is required to disclose its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
It was explained to the governor, as it was to all Bank of Portugal employees, that rules do not allow any stock market investment. Santos Pereira invested anyway (but will donate the capital gains).
The reports led to the removal of approximately 80% of the content.
The director of the Judiciary Police (PJ) argued this Tuesday, April 28, that audiovisual content piracy is a form of highly organised crime that 'fosters money laundering' and goes beyond copyright infringement. Carlos Cabreiro stated that while piracy may seem simple to the public, it involves structures organised to distribute profits from criminal activity. He expressed concern over the high levels of piracy in Portugal, particularly among young people, and highlighted the importance of prevention campaigns, such as the one launched with Sport TV against illegal football streaming.
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.
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Luís Neves argues that there should be a separate recruitment process for these police forces.
João Vieira Lopes stated that a significant effort was made in these negotiations and that there is consensus on many points.
Union delegate Susana Venceslau stated that this is “another step in the fight (...) against this restructuring process.”
The petition aims to counter another one calling for the decriminalisation of these therapies, which was submitted to the Assembly of the Republic with 17,000 signatures.
A meeting took place this afternoon at the Ministry of Labour headquarters in Lisbon, attended by Minister Rosário Palma Ramalho, the UGT, and four business confederations. The CGTP was once again excluded.
The meeting between the Minister of Labour, the UGT, and employer associations went well, guarantees Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho in a statement without a Q&A session for journalists.
In the first month since the ban on selling alcoholic drinks for street consumption in Lisbon came into effect, municipal police issued 16 notices of violation. The local authority stated that the initial focus was on educating merchants about the new rules, which were implemented to address noise complaints in tourist-heavy areas. Despite the measures, residents' associations, including the Plataforma Lisboa, report that street crowds have returned, and they are calling for stricter enforcement and a new noise regulation to be discussed with Mayor Carlos Moedas.
With new regulations for tuk-tuk circulation and parking in effect, Lisbon issued an average of 88 fines per day between April and December 2025, primarily for parking violations, lack of seatbelts, and missing documentation. According to figures provided to Lusa by the Lisbon City Council (CML), approximately 24,200 fines were issued during those nine months. Since the implementation of restrictions on 337 streets and the creation of 250 designated parking spaces on April 1, 2025, the most frequent infractions involve illegal parking, seatbelt non-compliance, and lack of documents. The CML stated that these measures, enforced by the Municipal Police and EMEL, have had a positive impact on traffic flow, despite some remaining constraints and approximately 150 complaints from residents regarding access to historic neighborhoods.
One year after the new rules for tuk-tuks came into force in Lisbon, the local authority has recorded more than 24,000 fines, an average of 88 per day. Tourism entertainment associations consider the overall balance positive, but criticise discrimination in enforcement.
With the new regulations for tuk-tuk circulation and parking in effect, Lisbon issued an average of 88 fines per day between April and December 2025, primarily for parking violations, lack of seatbelts, and missing documentation.
Parking violations, lack of seat belts, and missing documentation are among the main causes.
Around 50 tourist vehicle drivers, including jeep, tuk-tuk, and adapted car operators, protested this Thursday in Sintra against new parking regulations adopted by the municipality, which came into effect on Wednesday. Organised by the National Association of Tourist Animation Drivers (ANCAT), the protest began with a gathering in a car park, followed by...
The local authority claims the action “constitutes a serious and continuous disturbance of public order.” However, it admits it may authorise the initiative, with limits on times, duration, and route.
Sintra City Council announced on Wednesday, April 1st, that it will not authorise the slow-march protest by tuk-tuk drivers scheduled for Thursday in its current form, citing concerns over severe and ongoing public order disruption. The protest, organised by the National Association of Tourist Animation Drivers (ANCAT), aims to challenge new parking regulations for these vehicles that came into effect on Wednesday. While the Council has rejected the current plan, it has expressed willingness to negotiate alternative routes and schedules to balance the right to protest with public mobility and local economic activity. ANCAT has criticised the Council's decision, claiming it failed to meet legal notification deadlines and arguing that some level of disruption is inherent to any demonstration.
The Sintra executive has begun removing all illegal billboards across the municipality's 15 parishes, including those near traffic signs. Mayor Marco Almeida stated the operation aims to improve public safety and restore the aesthetic quality of the area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. An external survey identified 181 illegal structures out of 517 total, with the number potentially rising to over 250 due to damaged units. The municipality is notifying the 72 entities involved, including advertisers and landowners, and will charge them for removal costs if they fail to comply voluntarily.
The Maritime Police seized five vessels used in the illegal fishing of Japanese clams, which has been prohibited since January.
The Secretary of State for Fisheries also warned that the Government may resort to more “forceful actions” to eradicate illegality and indicated that, in this context, legal proceedings are underway.
The Association for the Defence of Freedom (SALL) and the Prison Guard Union Leadership Association (ASCCGP) have filed a legal injunction to ban trans women from Portuguese female prisons, arguing that current regulations pose safety risks to female inmates. The groups claim that administrative decisions regarding gender self-determination in prisons fail to protect vulnerable inmates and infringe upon the rights of both staff and prisoners. They are calling for an immediate suspension of the current policy and for the state to adopt new criteria. Meanwhile, the Minister of Justice expects to have a prison reorganization plan by March, following reports of mistreatment and concerns over the state of the Lisbon Prison.
The Left Bloc held its National Board meeting in Lisbon, where coordinator José Manuel Pureza criticised the government's labour reform and its approach to the UGT. The party is pressuring the President of the Republic to reject the legislation, framing it as a 'litmus test' for his presidency. The meeting also saw the approval of a document condemning the Trump administration's foreign policy, demanding that the Portuguese government refuse to align with US plans and prohibit the use of the Lajes Air Base for potential aggression against Iran. Furthermore, the Bloc outlined its priorities, including regulating the prices of fuel, gas, and essential food items, implementing a tax on windfall profits for energy and banking sectors, and opposing constitutional revision. Pureza also criticised the PS for its recent stance on 'golden visas' and highlighted the party's commitment to resisting the government's labour policies.
The harvesting of Japanese clams in the Tagus River has been prohibited since 22 January, and licenses already issued for this year have been revoked.
