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It is essential to consider that municipalities “possess direct and up-to-date knowledge of the territories' needs,” says the ANMP, arguing that they should assume “an effective role in the management” of resources.
The Government will advance one-twelfth of municipal revenues during May to local authorities that had to cover the costs of urgent interventions caused by the so-called 'storm train' that devastated the regions in January and February of this year. The measure was published this Tuesday in the Diário da República and aims to 'ease cash flow pressure' on municipalities.
Municipalities have been increasing the number of non-teaching staff by using their own revenues.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion confirmed this Monday that the working group tasked with reviewing the Local Finance Law has been formed. On the sidelines of the launch ceremony for the Portuguese satellites, Castro Almeida announced that the working group, which he had mentioned the previous week in Parliament for the coming days, is now in place.
Lisbon, 25 March 2026 (Lusa) - The Government is available to advance one-twelfth of municipal revenues so that councils can proceed with urgent works on municipal infrastructure, following this year's storms, the Minister of Territorial Cohesion announced today.
The President of the Republic makes the first three enactments of Government decrees and leaves a “warning” on one of the measures that financial resources must be made available to municipalities.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, announced this Wednesday the enactment of three government decrees, including the regulation of the Mobility and Transport Fund (FMT), warning in this case of the need for 'adequate funding' for municipalities. According to a note published on the Presidency's website, the enactment of the decree that renames and regulates the...
The party voted against municipal support for two theatre companies, justifying the decision with what it described as “divisive ideological agendas” on their part.
