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Chega activist dismissed from Lisbon City Hall's Social Services after investigations into clandestine properties revealed
A Chega activist has been dismissed from her position at Lisbon City Hall's Social Services following investigations into her clandestine rental properties and allegations of unauthorized legal practice. The dismissal comes amid a controversy involving the activist's connections to the Chega party and her role in a split between party councillors. The Public Prosecutor's Office is looking into her activities, which include renting out substandard housing to illegal immigrants.
Expresso
'They don't care about us anymore': elderly couple live in house without a roof, electricity or running water in Leiria
The couple accuse the local council of providing no assistance — a very different attitude to when they went to vote, when they were even picked up from their home in a van.
Correio da Manhã
Renewed support structure for victims of domestic violence
Financial support of up to €230,000 faced a vote against from Chega. Lisbon City Council also discussed proposals concerning stray animals and issued several notes of condolence over deaths and tragedies.
Observador
Couple and their underage son displaced in Évora by adverse weather
The victims are being supported by the city council's Social Action Service with a view to being temporarily rehoused.
Correio da Manhã
Community capacity-building project starts in February in the fishing village of Rabo de Peixe
The project aims to find solutions to social problems and to enhance the local fishing area.
Correio da Manhã
Lisbon Metro opens three stations overnight to people experiencing homelessness because of the cold
The stations open from this Friday through the early hours of Tuesday are Oriente (Red line), Rossio (Green line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue line).
CNN Portugal
Lisbon Metro opens three stations to homeless people overnight
Lisbon Metro has opened three central stations overnight to provide emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness amid cold weather. Oriente (Red Line), Rossio (Green Line) and Santa Apolónia (Blue Line) will be accessible from Friday through the early hours of Tuesday at least, a period that the city warns may be extended or shortened depending on ongoing weather assessments. The move — driven by concern from Lisbon City Council — uses transport infrastructure as temporary refuge and highlights the need for coordinated short-term protection and wider services for people sleeping rough during extreme conditions.
Correio da Manhã
Project brings social services to the villages of Pedrógão Grande
The local authority's social programme aims to facilitate access to information, ensure support and social protection, and strengthen the community's wellbeing, inclusion and cohesion.
Observador
Families give up work due to lack of social support services
The Parents in Struggle movement denounced in the Assembly of the Republic that the State does not guarantee adequate social support. A father went on hunger strike in Braga to secure a place at a CACI for his son.
Observador
Faro opens swimming pool pavilion for homeless over cold snap
Faro City Council has made 20 beds available at the Municipal Swimming Pools to accommodate homeless people and provide temporary assistance during the coldest period of the year.. This is The post Faro opens swimming pool pavilion for homeless over cold snap appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal Resident
Integrated support response for people experiencing homelessness strengthened in Coimbra due to cold weather
Coimbra's Homelessness Planning and Intervention Unit (NPISA) has reinforced its integrated response to assist 125 people experiencing homelessness after the cold worsened, the City Council said today.
RTP Notícias
10:00 Charity breakfast for the homeless
Event at 10:00 providing a charity/solidarity breakfast for people who are homeless.
RTP Notícias
Press: Number of homeless people triples in less than a decade; antibiotic sales fall for the first time in four years
Media reports that the number of people experiencing homelessness has tripled in under ten years, while sales of antibiotics have declined for the first time in four years.
Diário de Notícias
The baby taken from Gaia Hospital by her mother was the sixth child from the Grijó tent camp to be removed from their parents by the courts
The child lived in a tent camp without running water or electricity. The girl is now in an institution.
Correio da Manhã
Number of homeless in Portugal increases
Home News Number of homeless in Portugal increases Number of homeless in Portugal increases The number of homeless people in Portugal was 14,476 at the end of last year, 1,348 more than the previous year.
