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About 81% of public expenditure on education is centralised in the Ministry of Education, a figure that, according to the OECD, is around 43% in the organisation's member countries.
The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport assures that nothing will compromise the delivery of the 'best World Cup ever'.
Portugal is the European Union country that has reduced road mortality the least over the last decade. In this episode of Hoje, we look at the data and understand what might explain this stagnation.
The PS argued today that the situation of the Minister of Internal Administration has “reached the limit of what is admissible within the normal functioning of institutions” and urged the Prime Minister to “bring order to the Government” and to “make difficult decisions”.
Even with the temporary closure of the metro at Cais do Sodré starting this Saturday, buses and trams will not have reinforced schedules. Carris considers the existing service sufficient for the duration of the construction work.
Portugal has so far recorded three periods of excess mortality from all causes during the summer of 2026, totalling 680 deaths above the expected level, according to estimates from the National Institute of Health Ricardo Jorge (INSA) released today.
The transfer of passport printing from the Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon to the Brazilian Mint is not expected to increase delivery times. Ambassador Alessandro Candeas, the Consul-General, stated that the additional transport time via diplomatic pouch will be minimal and offset by increased staff availability for in-person services. Urgent cases will continue to be printed locally. This centralized printing initiative, already implemented in the US and other locations, aims to manage the 40% surge in demand for consular services observed since 2024.
Due to the hot weather, the IPMA has placed the Faro district under a yellow warning (the least severe) until at least 9:00 PM this Friday.
After all, companies operating in Portugal will not be required to disclose the salary offer associated with a job position directly in the job advertisement. The European directive on pay transparency opened the door for this to happen, but the transposition that the government of Luís Montenegro is preparing does not provide for this.
The Ceuta crisis was not just another episode of irregular immigration; it was a test of Europe's ability to protect its borders, manage migratory flows, and preserve political cohesion. The event highlights that migration has become a strategic challenge, used as a tool for geopolitical pressure. The text argues for a balanced approach: moving beyond crisis management toward a firm foreign policy, prioritizing legal and qualified immigration, and ensuring that economic integration does not strain public services or social cohesion. Ultimately, it calls for a policy that avoids both total openness and total closure, emphasizing the need to control borders while fostering the integration of those who arrive legally.
