Latest news and stories about government policy in Viseu, Portugal for expats and residents.
Prime Minister Montenegro reports that fuel tax relief has reached 700 million euros in 2026, with potential for further measures if current price trends persist.
President António José Seguro emphasizes the necessity of long-term policy consistency across government administrations to foster national stability, using the tourism sector as a model for success during his visit to the São Mateus Fair in Viseu.
José Luís Carneiro leads the PS Congress in Viseu, focusing on refining opposition strategy while balancing internal unity and the party's stance toward the PSD government.
Luís Montenegro will only speak about Luís Neves again during the censure motion debate. Also in this edition, the PS secretary-general accuses the Government of profiting from fuel at the expense of the Portuguese people's sacrifice.
The Prime Minister indicated today that the fuel tax relief has already reached “about 700 million euros” in 2026 and admitted that new measures may be taken if prices remain at the level seen over the last four weeks.
The PS leader says it is the government's duty to respond to the cost of living and criticises the Government's position. Furthermore, the Minister of Justice says it is not the Government that is weakening the PJ.
The Prime Minister guaranteed that the Government is monitoring the situation regarding rising fuel prices and regrets “that the market is not stabilizing”.
João Azevedo admits that the municipality let RRP funds for housing, health, and education slip away. The mayor is awaiting a solution from the Government for projects that were started but not completed.
An order signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, José Manuel Fernandes, was published this Thursday in the Diário da República.
The rural fires that affected the municipalities of Vouzela and Valpaços have been officially classified as a natural disaster by the authorities.
Support covers 100% of the first 10,000 euros of eligible expenses. Farms with damage exceeding 30% of their productive potential are eligible to apply.
The mayor of Viseu wants the agreement with the Government to include the construction of a new dam to replace Fagilde, considering it essential to guarantee the water supply.
“Urbanism Closer” starts this Thursday in Ferreiros de Tendais and Alhões. The first cycle lasts between three and four months and covers all parishes.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, considered the State's resignation from social response unacceptable, particularly in support for the elderly, leading thousands of families to despair. “This is where I need to be frank. It is unacceptable that the State has resigned, to such a large extent, from responding to this need that leads thousands...”
Seguro expressed his wishes that the residents find “many moments of happiness far from the anxieties that haunt so many families who cannot find a dignified place for those they love”.
The president warned of a possible “generational tragedy” if nothing is done regarding elderly care.
The first goal arrived early in the 3rd minute of the match, following a collective play. Furthermore, the Ministry of Internal Administration reiterates that it was he himself who requested the intervention of the Court of Auditors regarding the financial management of the Judicial Police.
The President of the Republic, António José Seguro, expressed his wish this Thursday, August 6, that the audit of the Judiciary Police (PJ) yields results quickly so that they can be known and the democracy of the institutions can be preserved. The President emphasized the importance of both the audit and ongoing criminal investigations producing results as soon as possible to ensure transparency. Speaking in Viseu, he stressed the need for individual and institutional responsibility to defend democratic institutions and the rule of law. Meanwhile, the Minister of Justice has ordered the audit while PJ director Luís Neves faces proceedings at the Court of Auditors, though Neves claims to be calm and states he requested the Court's review himself.
António José Seguro hopes that the audit will produce results quickly so that they can be known and the democracy of the institutions can be preserved.
Paulo Duarte says that what was sent is full of irregularities and gaps. Also, an expert in American politics says that Donald Trump is losing credibility.
The Municipality of Viseu and the Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sport (APCVD) are signing a loan agreement this Wednesday, August 5th, at 5:00 PM, to provide municipal facilities to the government body. Present in Viseu since July 2019, the APCVD will now have a permanent headquarters in the city, maintaining its decentralised status outside the Lisbon and Porto football hubs. The ceremony will be attended by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, the Mayor of Viseu, João Azevedo, and the President of the APCVD, Rodrigo Cavaleiro. Mayor Azevedo highlighted the benefits of having a national service in the old town, which will bring around 40 workers to the area and free up space in the Vissaium XXI incubator for new technology companies. The APCVD is responsible for preventing and monitoring compliance with legal regulations regarding safety and combating racism, xenophobia, and intolerance in sports events.
An alternative list for the PS National Commission, which was rejected at the congress and did not go to a vote, appealed to the Constitutional Court today against this decision to have the 'legality of the procedure' at the main meeting and subsequent decisions reviewed.
The mayor of Vouzela admits that he does not yet know the real value of the damages, but states that an assessment is underway. Carlos Oliveira hopes to have the Government's support.
Maria da Graça Carvalho asks the population to save water. Also, six aerial assets are helping to fight the flames in a fire in Viseu and the PCP proposes exempting firefighters from legal aid costs.
The Portuguese government has decided against the sale of 200 tonnes of uranium, opting instead to keep the material as part of a strategic national reserve.
The Socialist leader is moving forward with the “creation of a code of ethics” and wants the Government to adopt measures to address the rise in mortgage interest rates.
The Chega leader argues that “lowering or starting to lower the retirement age is not an esoteric requirement, it is a demand from a country that works.”
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated in Viseu that there is currently no funding to align minimum pensions with the national minimum wage or to lower the retirement age. Addressing the Social Democratic Youth (JSD) congress, Montenegro criticised the “irresponsibility” of such proposals, arguing they would jeopardise the sustainability of the Social Security system. The remarks were implicitly aimed at the Chega party, which had set these measures as conditions for supporting labour law reforms. During the event, João Pedro Luís was elected as the new president of the JSD.
The current secretary-general of the Social Democratic Youth (JSD), João Pedro Luís, was elected president of the PSD's youth wing today with 58% of the vote at the congress held in Viseu. His platform focuses on youth emancipation, tougher penalties for sexual violence, and addressing issues such as housing, mental health, and labour precariousness. He succeeds João Pedro Louro, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro set to close the event.
The challenge was issued this Friday in Castro Daire, in Viseu, during a panel on territorial development and future challenges, to discuss active and sustainable land management.
