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First meeting between the new head of state and Montenegro following Seguro's inauguration. Also in the news, the government approved housing measures during the Council of Ministers meeting.
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.
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.
António José Seguro visited the Institute of Social and Political Sciences (ISCSP), where he previously taught, and was greeted by hundreds of students. During a 40-minute Q&A session, he addressed concerns ranging from the return of mandatory military service and the housing crisis to the importance of public education and the need for youth representation in the Council of State. Seguro emphasized his commitment to gathering input from young people to help shape strategic policies, including the integration of artificial intelligence in political discourse, before heading to the Palácio da Ajuda.
Carlos Moedas' executive considered that there had been “a breach of institutional trust.”
The proposal from the executive was unanimously approved in a Municipal Chamber meeting.
The motion was rejected with 10 votes against, from councillors of PSD, CDS-PP, IL, Chega, and an independent councillor.
The Lisbon City Council cancelled 6,765 local accommodation registrations, “equivalent to about 40%”, out of nearly 20,000.
“The city has been experiencing a dramatic housing situation for a long time,” states the document signed by João Ferreira.
Changes to the Municipal Regulation of Local Accommodation reduced the ratios from 20% to 10% in areas of absolute containment.
The issue concerns the administrative possession process of a municipality-owned building in Alcântara, initiated by the Metropolitano de Lisboa.
The Lisbon City Council has cancelled 40% of local accommodations due to inactivity, marking a significant move in the city's management of 'ghost' AL licenses. This week's highlights also include insights from César Araújo on the influx of Asian products into Europe, discussions on the PRR, and advancements in Quantum Computing. Other topics cover the unpredictability of European funds and TAP's potential role within the Air France/KLM group.
The PS government announced that the former Ministry of Education building on Avenida 5 de Outubro would be converted into a new student residence, but the City Council opted for a different solution.
The Mayor of Lisbon calls for the creation of a specific plan to resolve the housing crisis, warning that municipal councils will be left without financial capacity after the programme ends.
The Mayor of Lisbon urges Member States to consider creating a European fund dedicated exclusively to housing and reminds that PRR funds will be exhausted in June this year.
The president of the Lisbon City Council (CML) asked on Friday for support from the European Union (EU) from the second half of the year, when the execution deadline of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) for projects in the capital ends. Carlos Moedas took advantage of the European Commissioner's visit to Portugal to request a 'Next Generation ...'
Carlos Moedas justified the proposal, emphasising that “many councils, after June, are left with either national support or their own capital, but they do not have the capacity for such large amounts”.
Three public higher education institutions submitted a proposal to create student accommodation in the former headquarters of the Ministry of Education on Avenida 5 de Outubro. They were willing to pay for the refurbishment in full, but never received a response.
The capital will receive more than five million euros to tackle noise from Lisbon Airport. Priority will be given to investment in private homes intended for use as permanent residences.
'Less Noise' programme should have started in September, but the signing of the protocols for its implementation was only formalised last Thursday.
The government announced €10 million to improve the soundproofing of homes affected by noise from Humberto Delgado Airport.
Watch the answer in the video. Polígrafo TVI (from the same group as CNN Portugal) is a fact-checking programme about current affairs.
Cascais City Council has exercised its right of first refusal to buy 32 plots near Quinta da Marinha for €30 million, blocking a sale the owner had negotiated with two private firms. The council approved a loan to finance the acquisition, raising issues about use of public funds to secure strategic, high-value land in one of the municipality’s most expensive areas and the implications for local planning and market dynamics.
