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Nuno Fazenda analyzes the failure of PRR-financed housing projects across Portugal to fulfill their social purpose despite being completed for months.
The Institute for Housing and Urban Rehabilitation (IHRU) has urged politicians to exercise greater responsibility following allegations by the PS leader that the government is delaying housing handovers for electoral purposes.
Left Bloc and PCP leaders strongly oppose the government's proposed labour package, arguing it threatens workers' rights and increases precariousness, while calling for collective action to block the legislation.
The Left Bloc and other opposition parties have sharply criticized the Portuguese government, labeling its response to Storm Kristin as incompetent and negligent following the release of the President's Open Presidency report.
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Mayors in Barreiro are opposing the closure of the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit, citing that over 16,000 births have occurred there between 2014 and 2024. They find the decision to close the unit incomprehensible, especially in light of ongoing healthcare challenges, such as ambulances being held for hours at other emergency departments due to high patient volumes.
The renegotiation of the concession contract for the Terminal XXI at the port of Sines will be led by Rita Cunha Leal, director of the UTAP, who will assume the role of president of the negotiation committee for the renegotiation, the formation of which was published this Thursday in an order in the Diário da República. The APS – Port Administration of...
The situation regarding the current Minister of Internal Administration seems so exotic that it is difficult to write about. The most prudent position is to say nothing, but one element is particularly troubling: the trailer. It is true that when someone is down, many take the opportunity to pile on, especially someone who spent nearly a decade leading the most relevant criminal investigation body. What began as a disguised tank ends up as a large, heavy trailer, seized in a criminal case, yet somehow moving from Seixal to Barcelos. While a trailer itself is of no public importance, the lack of a clear explanation from the authorities is problematic. The world of seized assets remains unfathomable to the average citizen, and the indifference of the courts toward the management of these items only complicates matters. We await answers, as silence is often filled with speculation rather than truth.
The US President says that artificial intelligence will be one of the topics on the table. Furthermore, the PS Secretary-General considers that “democracy requires the courage to decide”.
The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating Luís Neves following the trailer case, but there is no room for 'idle chatter'. Meanwhile, the airport is going to Alcochete, but who will pay the more than 8 billion euros?
Making the right decision, in this case, does not mean postponing the airport: it means preventing a potentially more harmful implementation from causing decades of costs, noise, and social conflict.
Portugal dreams of flights in 2035 while stumbling over exams with errors and the case of Luís Neves. Between endless construction projects and investigations, the government's efficiency continues to be completely lost.
An inclined plane is used for hull cleaning and repairing ship breaches. It can also serve as a metaphor: patching up the 'breaches' and 'cleaning up' the Armada and Almada.
Last year, the Prime Minister enjoyed a few days of holiday in the Algarve and in Brazil
This was stated by president Macário Correia in an interview with the newspaper Público. Additionally, Facebook and Instagram are experiencing service outages in several countries, including Portugal.
Filinto Lima regrets the recent statements made by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education. Furthermore, the company Águas de Portugal AQUA assures that there is water in Almada, but it is being wasted.
“There is a lot of progress in terms of them complying with what we said,” noted Maria da Graça Carvalho.
The leader of Chega warns that keeping Luís Neves in office will drag the Government into “criminal complicity.” Additionally, water reserves in Almada reached 40% today.
The author criticises Prime Minister Luís Montenegro for prioritising football matches over pressing national issues, such as the chaotic digitisation of school exams, water shortages in Almada, and potential conflicts of interest involving Minister Luís Neves. The article argues that the government is losing momentum and that the Prime Minister's perceived detachment creates a sense of abandonment among the public.
Results of the Catholic University poll. PS and AD would have 19% of voting intentions, Chega would have 21%. Also, the drug trailer that disappeared from the PJ was found at the company of a friend of Neves.
A trailer containing drugs that disappeared from the Judicial Police facilities was located attached to a truck belonging to Construbarcelos, a company owned by a friend of Luís Neves. Additionally, the Socialist Party is calling for the resignation of the Minister of Education.
“We will do everything” to defend the strategic interest of the Sines refinery, says Miranda Sarmento, but does not specify what will be done.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has pledged to continue reforms in education, health, and public administration, focusing on reducing bureaucracy and digitising essential services. While acknowledging that the digitisation of school assessments has been complex and caused concern, he insisted the government would maintain the reform, noting that while most teachers support the move, there is some resistance. Montenegro also highlighted efforts to modernise the National Health Service and reduce red tape across state services, aiming for a more efficient government.
Luís Montenegro responded in Palmela to the parties' criticisms regarding the new rules for the rental market proposed by the government.
The government extended the deadline until 12pm today and the grades will be posted on Friday. Additionally, Passos Coelho says the government must break with the tradition of placing politicians in the place of experts.
Jorge Pinto, the newly elected co-spokesperson, rejects the idea that Livre is a one-person party. Additionally, the United States concluded a new wave of bombings in Iran at the last minute.
The Prime Minister says that the new grading process requires new habits and that there are still teachers with some resistance. Also, Jorge Pinto says that Livre wants to surpass IL in the next legislative elections.
The Prime Minister admits potential political failures regarding national secondary school exams, but states that the challenge is complex and accuses some teachers of resisting change.
The Prime Minister stated that it is important to question whether the Government “is deciding well or poorly,” “despite the complexity and difficulty of the process.”
As the perception of insecurity surrounding Luís Neves as Minister of Internal Administration grows, the Mayor of Almada, Inês de Medeiros, practically said: “Don't have water? Take a bath with Moët & Chandon!”
