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Bank of Portugal Governor Álvaro Santos Pereira defends Mário Centeno's pension agreement, asserting it will save the institution 2.2 million euros and involves no taxpayer funding.
Luís Campos Ferreira, who holds a law degree from the Catholic University of Porto, has extensive experience in the fields of politics, diplomacy, and communication.
With a strike threat on the table, the Registry and Notary Workers' Union (STRN) has decided to grant ten more days for negotiations with the Ministry of Justice, while stressing that this is the final deadline. Union president Arménio Maximino stated that in 10 days there will only be two paths: an agreement or a lack thereof. The union leader noted that the decision to extend talks stems from a sense of responsibility, as a strike would not be beneficial at this time. Maximino highlighted that the gap between the parties is only 0.49% per year, which he considers insignificant given the benefits for the sector and public service quality. The union also pointed out that registry fees fund 60% of the Ministry of Justice's operations and emphasized the urgent need for more staff, as approximately 30 employees retire every month.
The lack of financial sustainability of the public media service dominated the hearing of the 10 candidates for members of the RTP Opinion Council (CO) held on Tuesday in parliament, on the eve of the election of the Assembly of the Republic's external bodies. During the hearing of the Committee on Culture, Communication, Youth and Sport of the candidates, João...
In an interview, the new rector of ISCTE and former Minister of Defence discusses her leadership, the importance of gender equality in academia, the role of universities in defending democracy, and her goals for the institution, including fostering interdisciplinarity and addressing the challenges of artificial intelligence.
Public Prosecution (MP) magistrates will hold a national strike on April 24. The strike was announced by the president of the Public Prosecution Magistrates' Union (SMMP), Paulo Lona, on April 6. The strike notice has been sent to the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General's Office (PGR). Lona explained that the protest concerns the 2026 magistrate placement process, known as the 'movement'. The union fears that the model used last year, which they claim increases workload and reduces specialisation while ignoring regional realities, will be repeated. Lona stated that the current model is 'inadmissible' and that the strike is a legitimate tool to defend professional standards and demand a more rational and well-resourced public service.
Seguro starts a series of public visits and meetings across the central region of Portugal.
The proposal provides for an Independent General Council of six members to oversee the public service and appoint the Board of Directors. PS says that PSD has no reason to reject it.
The Socialist Party (PS) proposes that the board of the news agency Lusa be selected by an Independent General Council.
Authorities report they were called because there were more people than usual near the facilities, but there were no reports of disorder.
Public radio stations receive new designations starting today. Newsrooms fear a loss of autonomy and editorial freedom.
Following the transformation of RTP3 into RTP Notícias, RTP is now moving forward with a comprehensive renewal of its graphic identity. Starting this Monday, all brands within the group, including the radio stations, will incorporate the parent brand 'RTP' at the beginning of their logos, with blue serving as a constant visual element. In an exclusive interview with +M, ...
RTP employees have voted unanimously to strike, including refusing overtime and holiday work, in response to a salary increase proposal of 7.50 euros, which they describe as a pay cut. The workers' committee and unions argue this falls significantly short of the government's recommendation of 56.58 euros. Additionally, the management is seeking to eliminate retirement insurance benefits and increase employee insurance costs. The workers have also expressed a loss of confidence in the Board of Directors, led by Nicolau Santos, while the company faces financial pressure due to the government's decision not to adjust the Audiovisual Contribution for inflation.
The RTP Workers' Committee announced today that the administration proposed a salary increase of 7.50 euros, which is below the Government's recommendation, and called for attendance at the plenary session scheduled for this Friday.
The 19h news programme reports that the exact value of Centeno's pension remains unconfirmed, though it is officially classified as a public service.
Political choices are one thing, which can be scrutinised and criticised, but the person who dedicated his life to public service, having served as Minister of State, Minister of Finance, President of the Eurogroup, and Governor, is another. The respect that a public servant deserves and the respect inherent to these offices must be preserved.
Professionals claim that the public service information is being weakened and that there are attacks on independence, as they were excluded from the announced changes without participating in any negotiations.
RTP journalists rejected the standardisation of RTP brands during a plenary session this Wednesday, arguing that 'the weakening of public service information is underway,' and requested the suspension of the process, according to the Radio's Editorial Board. Radio and television journalists condemn having been excluded from the changes announced for...
Journalists state they do not identify with the changes, which imply the emptying of consolidated historical brands, loss of autonomy for their respective newsrooms, and evident harm to all citizens and democracy.
RTP journalists rejected the standardisation of RTP brands in a plenary session today, arguing that the public service's news coverage is being weakened, and have requested the suspension of the process, according to the Radio's Editorial Board.
The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, dismissed any possibility of a merger between the news agency Lusa and the public broadcaster RTP on Thursday, March 12. He argued that the new statutes reduce government influence and questioned why the Socialist Party (PS) never established an Independent General Council during their time in power. Leitão Amaro defended the changes, stating they increase transparency and limit executive power, while also announcing plans to strengthen Lusa's capital and revise its public service contract to lower costs for media outlets. Meanwhile, Lusa employees held protests in Lisbon and Porto against the restructuring and the new governance model.
Workers from RTP and Lusa in Portugal protested on March 12th, expressing concerns over the future of these public media outlets. They organized a partial strike and demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto to defend public service and press freedom. The unions and worker committees criticized the government's lack of transparency regarding potential plans to merge the agencies or relocate their headquarters, warning that such moves could threaten their editorial independence and institutional autonomy. The protest included a rally in front of the Council of Ministers, with notable participation from CGTP-IN leader Tiago Oliveira, who highlighted risks of political interference and governance issues. Workers are demanding the preservation of their independence, transparency in management decisions, and immediate negotiations on their demands.
The Minister of the Presidency defended Lusa's statutes, which require the news director to appear before a parliamentary committee, stating that he does not want the news agency “in the hands of a new Sócrates.”
The workers' committees of Portugal's RTP and Lusa expressed concern over the future of these public media organizations, criticizing the government's lack of transparency regarding policies that could lead to their consolidation. They warn that merging the companies' headquarters might threaten their editorial independence and identity. The committees have committed to ongoing coordination and have called for worker mobilization, including protests scheduled in Lisbon and Porto, to defend their autonomy and service mission amidst uncertain political developments.
On the day former president Marcelo starts a new life away from the glare of media cameras, the municipality of Celorico do Basto has taken to social media to thank The post Celorico de Basto thanks Marcelo for 10 years of public service appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Aspiring EU officials will have a chance to compete for lucrative jobs at the helm of the bloc.
The Union of Tax Workers has contested the method used by the tax authority to appoint heads of the Finance services under an acting regime, with at least 70 appointments formalised this month, according to a tally by Lusa. “Just since the start of the year, dozens of appointments under the acting regime have already been published (in the Diário da República) ...”
The Minister of the Presidency clarifies that the five million euros approved in December are earmarked for the modernisation plan. The government promises to renegotiate the public service contract.
An agreement signed with UGT unions provides for increases of 15 euro cents each year until 2029.
On the day he signed an agreement with the UGT on public service matters, the prime minister vowed to work to reconcile positions in the review of labour law and denied a 'civilisational regression'.
