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Municipal deputies approved urging the Government to assume its responsibilities, including revoking the concession to the Sana group, which failed to meet clauses of the contract signed in 2019.
A conference in Porto brought together several experts to debate the costs of “centralism” on cohesion and economic development. Minister Castro Almeida says that changes to the CCDR help in that fight.
Speaking to journalists, the Minister of Education stressed that, within the scope of association contracts, private schools must be aligned with the rules of public schools.
The mayor of Porto demands compensation for the 'neglect' of the region by the central government, which he considers an 'enemy' of equal opportunities and the development of social justice.
The committee's objective is to track, monitor, and evaluate the response being provided on the ground and to allow for an acceleration of the public response, according to the Social Democrats.
Published this Monday, the open letter contests the decision to replace Rita Rato as head of the Aljube Museum and Francisco Frazão as director of the Teatro do Bairro Alto.
The European security environment has changed profoundly since 2014, which helps to understand the relevance of mandatory military service.
This Regional Territorial Planning Programme (PTRR) is a plan tailored to the current government, not a transformative programme that brings society together. Populations must take ownership of the development choices for their territories. Opinion by Nuno Pinto.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, announced that his first Open Presidency will take place during the week of April 6 in the central regions affected by the severe weather in February. According to a note published this Sunday, March 15, on the Presidency of the Republic's website, the initiative covers the districts of Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria and Santarém, which were hard hit by storms that caused significant human and material damage. The goal, the Presidency states, is to listen to the populations, witness the impacts of the severe weather, and assess the needs for response and recovery in the affected areas. The detailed programme for this first Open Presidency by António José Seguro will be released later. António José Seguro: 'I will be a demanding president. Fewer words, more actions.' António José Seguro states that Portugal is a whole and a country where everyone counts.
During the week of April 6th, immediately after Easter, António José Seguro will hold the first open Presidency of his term in areas affected by the recent storms.
The first open Presidency of the President of the Republic, António José Seguro, will take place in the second week of April in the centre of the country, in areas affected by bad weather, passing through the districts of Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria and Santarém. The initiative will take place in the week of April 6, immediately after Easter, in the regions of...
The new President of the Republic will “listen to the populations” most affected by the storms and “witness the impacts of the severe weather”.
The programme is not yet known and 'will be released in due course'.
The President of the Republic has chosen the regions most affected by the storms in January and February
Under-representation of women in decision-making positions, the balance between work and family, or the tragedy of domestic violence are challenges that should concern us all, says Aguiar-Branco.
Castro Almeida responds to criticism from mayors and says that support for homes affected by the storms is available, attributing the delays to the difficulty municipalities face in completing assessments.
Ivone Rocha, president of the Platform for Sustainable Growth, presents the “Sustainable Alternative” report, which highlights a dangerous gap between scientific climate requirements and public policy implementation in Portugal. The report advocates for long-termism in governance, the depoliticisation of climate action, and a structural reform of the state to address environmental, technological, and economic crises.
Also today, mayors from the Leiria region are being received at Parliament. Still in this news bulletin, the news that may come out of the Council of Ministers and the latest on the war in the Middle East.
Without municipal climate action plans, we continue to react instead of anticipating. We remain dependent on the exception, the declaration of calamity, and belated urgency.
Workers' committees say the government is creating uncertainty with unclear public policies. There are protests in Lisbon and Porto this Thursday.
Leiria mayors criticise the minister for blaming local councils for delays in support for the reconstruction of homes affected by the storms. Brilhante Dias wants the government official to retract his statements.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion admitted that the process of providing support for the reconstruction of homes affected by the bad weather “is not going well”.
The Air Force firing range, currently in Alcochete, will relocate to Alter do Chão to make way for the new Luís de Camões Airport. Defence Minister Nuno Melo stated this is a key step for the demilitarisation of the current site. Air Force Chief General Sérgio Pereira assured the local population that environmental risks are fully controlled and monitored, noting that the current facility has held environmental certification since 2001. The new range will cover approximately 7,500 hectares, with costs shared between the Ministries of Defence and Infrastructure.
The article discusses the growing concerns about sustainability in the workplace, emphasizing the need to balance organizational development, economic growth, environmental protection, and community well-being. It highlights the challenges posed by an aging workforce in Portugal, where recruitment difficulties and talent retention issues are becoming more pronounced. The article also addresses gender disparities in the workforce, particularly the prevalence of part-time work among women and the implications for productivity and career opportunities. It calls for a demographic analysis within organizations to adapt health support and public policies that promote sustainable practices, benefiting individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.
