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The Vila Nova de Gaia City Council has declined to join opposition councillors in a collective effort to lobby the Portuguese Environment Agency regarding the reduction of demolitions and the placement of a high-speed rail station.
The Chega party has officially distanced itself from Lisbon councillor Bruno Mascarenhas following reports that his partner was renting clandestine housing to immigrants in poor conditions.
Seven companies were authorised to pay compensation instead of building affordable housing. The CDU points out that it had already called the Municipal Assembly to discuss the topic in January.
“Politically wrong, incoherent and morally reprehensible”. PS argues that the decision of Pedro Duarte's executive is illegal and has requested an extraordinary Municipal Assembly to debate the matter.
The President revealed this Friday that he is in a very advanced stage of “very cordial contacts” with the Housing Movement, which has been protesting in the city since October 10th.
In the state of the city debate, the Mayor of Lisbon responded to socialist accusations regarding housing with figures and questions about the money managed by the PS.
The Mayor of Porto supports the investigation into the actions of the PSP. Pedro Duarte acknowledges the legitimacy of housing complaints and comments on the petition against his remaining in office at the City Hall.
Porto Mayor Pedro Duarte described Thursday's housing protest, which drew over 3,000 participants, as 'orderly and lawful,' even as a petition calling for his resignation reaches 5,000 signatures. The petition argues that recent events, including a police crackdown that left 39 injured, have shattered public trust. Duarte, who previously vowed to be 'implacable' regarding protest encampments, acknowledged the severe cost-of-living crisis. Meanwhile, the General Inspectorate of Internal Administration has launched an inquiry into the police response as further demonstrations are planned.
Favorable votes from BE, PAN, Livre, PS, PEV, PSD, IL, and CDS-PP, with an abstention from Chega.
A week after distancing itself from residents' associations, the Lisbon City Council backtracked. The opposition calls it an 'enormous' political defeat for mayor Carlos Moedas.
The mayor spoke on the day of the final witness hearing for the injunction against the Quinta dos Ingleses development in Carcavelos.
The Socialist councillor also pointed to the PSD/CDS-PP/IL leadership for favouring elitist and exclusive initiatives by 'funding them', such as the 'Chic-Nic' in Eduardo VII Park, and for losing nearly 200,000 euros that will have to be returned due to failing to build the Sea hub.
The Porto branch of the Left Bloc (BE) warned on Tuesday of the risk that the city's Historic Centre could lose its World Heritage status, given the “continuous degradation of heritage” within that perimeter.
The 2.7 million instalment from Invesurb has been postponed, with votes against from Livre, CDU, and BE, who argue that the 16-year contract does not serve the city of Porto. The land subdivision project is not yet complete.
Maintaining that plan indefinitely – and stubbornly – would mean preserving an enclave inherited from an anachronistic urban order, which democracy itself recognised and has since updated.
The Mayor of Lisbon deferred responsibility for delays in supporting storm victims to the CCDR. The executive rejected opposition proposals to suspend the sale of state real estate assets.
Manuel Pizarro, a PS councillor, demands a “technical and economic justification for the demolition decision” and claims it is “a matter of taste and aesthetics” on the part of the Mayor of Porto.
Alexandra Leitão presented two urgent proposals to the council: an energy compensation programme and the purchase of state property for housing. Both were rejected during the unscheduled agenda.
The article covers various recent events in Portugal, including political tensions between Oeiras and Amadora over territorial disputes, with Oeiras' mayor Isaltino accusing Amadora of invasion and threatening to build a “wall.” It highlights a family in Lisbon with four minors left homeless due to lack of housing solutions. Additionally, Portugal's support for Ukraine is reaffirmed by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, emphasizing Portugal’s continued backing amidst ongoing conflicts. Other notable topics include local incidents such as a school meal controversy at Salesianos de Manique, and economic discussions about labor laws indicating common ground among political parties. The article also mentions Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams lottery, where no winners were declared but some prizes were awarded to Portuguese participants.
The mayor of Oeiras released a video on social media in which he accuses the Amadora city council of allowing the construction of housing developments in the Serra de Carnaxide territory that Oeiras wants to preserve.
The article highlights recent developments in Portugal, including the government's stance on labor laws emphasizing common ground over differences, and a local family in Lisbon losing their caravan housing without a solution. It also reports on regional tensions, with Oeiras' mayor Isaltino accusing Amadora of invasion and threatening to build a barrier. Additionally, Portugal's continued support for Ukraine is reaffirmed by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The coverage also mentions Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams contest, where no winners were declared but prizes were awarded to Portugal. Overall, the article provides updates on social, political, and cultural issues affecting Portugal.
The article highlights Portugal's continued support for Ukraine, with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reaffirming Portugal's “continuous and unwavering” backing to Ukrainian President Zelensky. It also covers various other news updates, including local issues such as families in Lisbon and Oeiras facing housing challenges and political tensions between neighboring municipalities. Additionally, there are reports on international events, weather forecasts, and lottery results, but the primary focus remains on Portugal's diplomatic stance and domestic concerns.
Chega MP Rita Matias says that Lisbon city councillor Bruno Mascarenhas is an embarrassment to the party and should resign. RTP reported on the leasing of properties to immigrants in undignified conditions. The houses belong to the councillor's girlfriend, whom he appointed to the Social Services Administration, Mafalda Livermore.
The issue concerns the leasing of properties to immigrants in undignified conditions, a case exposed in a report broadcast by RTP. The properties belong to Mafalda Livermore, the councillor's girlfriend, whom he appointed to the Social Services Administration.
According to the 2021 Census, there were 8,507 dwellings in Castro Marim and, of these, 58.2% were owners' second homes and only 32.1% served as the owners' usual residence.
