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Thursday, November 05, 2026
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Duarte Lima’s trial for the murder of Rosalina Ribeiro opened on Thursday with a predictable attempt to end it before it began. His lawyers argued that the statute of limitations has expired, a technicality they hope will settle a case that has remained open for years.
The government suggested that foreigners who cause disorder could lose their residency, a policy the Socialist Party described as intimidation. At the same time, new data shows the country is losing its own citizens at a faster rate than previously thought; some 780,000 people emigrated between 2021 and 2025.
Daily life is becoming a series of subtractions. Three in ten citizens report they cannot access timely healthcare, while others are spending less on food and medicine to cover energy bills. Politically, the shift is just as visible: supporters of President António José Seguro are celebrating his influence over the Prime Minister as a sign that the President is finally in command.
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The government has stated that foreign nationals who cause disorder may lose their right to residency, a declaration that the Socialist Party (PS) has described as intimidating.
Observador:
Foreigners May Lose Residency Rights; PS Cries Intimidation
The government states that foreigners causing disorder may lose their right to residency, a statement the Socialist Party (PS) describes as intimidating.
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A study by the BEI indicates that rising energy costs have led to a significant drop in purchasing power for nearly 70% of Portuguese citizens, forcing them to reduce spending on food and health and use cars less. Concurrently, three out of ten Portuguese report not receiving adequate healthcare within appropriate timeframes.
Diário de Notícias:
Rising energy costs cause significant drop in purchasing power for nearly 70%…
A study by the BEI reveals that Portuguese people have changed their habits due to the rising cost of living, reducing spending on food and health, using their cars less, and taking on debt.
Diário de Notícias:
Three out of ten Portuguese report not receiving adequate healthcare in a…
Three out of ten Portuguese citizens state that they have not received adequate healthcare within the appropriate timeframe.
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Revised data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) shows that a significantly higher number of people, specifically 780,000, left Portugal between 2021 and 2025, exceeding previous estimates.
Público:
Over 780,000 people left Portugal in the last five years
Revised data from the INE shows an emigration flow significantly higher than previous estimates, with 780,000 people leaving Portugal between 2021 and 2025.
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The Prime Minister's declarations are being interpreted as a reflection of President António José Seguro's influence, with supporters noting that the President is now perceived as being 'in command' of political affairs.
Observador:
President in Command, Government Recognizes Seguro's Political Victory
The Prime Minister's declaration to the country shows the President's influence, with supporters of Seguro celebrating him being 'in command'.
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