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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Lawyers have definitively stated that there is no legal loophole in the sale of fake drugs, classifying such acts as fraud, a position contrary to some police and political claims. This clarification comes as a significant legal development in public safety matters.
In a positive economic trend, pending debt collection actions have more than halved over the last decade, with the average duration of executive processes reaching a ten-year low. This reduction saw the number of pending cases drop from 768,000 to 344,600. However, the country also accumulated a budget deficit equivalent to the cost of 300,000 homes over the past four years.
Meanwhile, the government is preparing new measures to combat 'facade stores' amidst pressure from Lisbon and Porto regarding immigration. Discussions are also ongoing about the state's potential reacquisition of REN, a proposal currently found only in the programs of the Livre, PCP, and Bloco de Esquerda parties, with the state potentially able to designate an administrator to limit shareholder power. Wildfires continue to be a concern, with over 1,900 firefighters currently mobilized across the country.
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Legal experts have clarified that there is no legal vacuum concerning the sale of fake drugs, asserting that such activities constitute fraud. This statement counters previous suggestions from police and political entities for new criminal offenses.
Diário de Notícias:
No legal loophole in fake drug sales, it's fraud, say lawyers
Lawyers state that there is no legal vacuum in the sale of fake drugs, classifying it as fraud, contrary to claims by police and political entities who proposed new criminal offenses.
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The number of pending debt collection actions has decreased by over 50% in the last decade, reaching a ten-year low in average processing time. This reduction saw cases fall from 768,000 to 344,600.
Público:
Debt Collection Actions Fall by More Than Half in a Decade
Pending debt collection actions have more than halved in the last decade, with the average duration of executive processes reaching a ten-year low. The number of pending cases dropped from 768,000 to 344,600.
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There is an ongoing discussion and investigation into the state's interest in reacquiring REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais), a policy proposal primarily supported by the Livre, PCP, and Bloco de Esquerda parties. The state may also have the power to appoint an administrator to REN, potentially limiting shareholder influence.
Observador:
Why the State Wants Back into REN
An investigation into the state's desire to reacquire REN, exploring the explanations and unanswered questions surrounding this move.
Diário de Notícias:
State return to REN only in programs of Livre, PCP, and Bloco de Esquerda
The potential return of the state to ownership of REN is a policy proposal found only in the political programs of the Livre, PCP, and Bloco de Esquerda parties.
Público:
State Can Designate Administrator for REN, Limiting Shareholder Power
The Portuguese state may appoint an administrator to REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais), a move that could limit the power of shareholders.
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The Portuguese government is developing new measures aimed at combating 'facade stores' in response to growing pressure from the cities of Lisbon and Porto regarding immigration issues.
Observador:
Immigration: Government Prepares Measures Against 'Facade Stores'
The Portuguese government is preparing new measures to combat 'facade stores' as Lisbon and Porto pressure for action on immigration.
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Portugal has accumulated a budget deficit over the past four years that is equivalent to the cost of 300,000 homes, highlighting a significant financial challenge.
Diário de Notícias:
Portugal accumulated deficit equivalent to 300,000 houses in four years
Portugal's budget deficit over the past four years has reached a scale equivalent to the cost of 300,000 homes.
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Wildfires continue to spread across Portugal, with over 1,900 firefighters now actively engaged in combating the blazes, indicating a significant escalation in the efforts to control the fires.
Observador:
Wildfires in Portugal Mobilize Over 1,900 Firefighters
A live report indicates that over 1,900 firefighters are currently engaged in combating wildfires across Portugal.
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