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The Public Prosecution Office has formally accused four individuals in the high-profile 'Twins Case,' a significant escalation in the investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding access to a costly drug for Luso-Brazilian twins. Among those charged are Nuno Rebelo de Sousa, son of former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and António Lacerda Sales, a former Secretary of State for Health. The twins' mother and a clinical director are also implicated in what prosecutors describe as a 'common plan' to expedite drug access. Former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, whose son is accused, stated that 'no one is above the law,' while his son's defense claims the accusation lacks basis. Former Secretary of State for Health Lacerda Sales has denied any personal or political interference. André Ventura, leader of the Chega party and Leader of the Opposition, criticized the parliamentary inquiry's report on the case, calling the state of Parliament 'shameful.' In other domestic news, the Road Transport Tax for gasoline has reportedly exceeded the minimum set in the State Budget due to a legal loophole the government aims to resolve. Football club Benfica is appealing the acquittal of Rui Pinto, citing alleged legal errors by the court.

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The Public Prosecution Office has filed formal accusations against four individuals in the 'Twins Case,' which involves alleged irregularities in obtaining a costly drug for Luso-Brazilian twins. Nuno Rebelo de Sousa, son of former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and António Lacerda Sales, former Secretary of State for Health, are among the accused, along with the twins' mother and a clinical director. Prosecutors allege Nuno Rebelo de Sousa leveraged his father's name to expedite access, a…

Observador: The 'common plan' involving Nuno and Lacerda and the 'father's name'

The Public Prosecution Office believes that Nuno Rebelo de Sousa used his father's name to expedite access to a million-euro drug for the twins, a plan to which Lacerda Sales and Luís Pinheiro also adhered.

Diário de Notícias: Twins Case: Ventura Praises Public Prosecutor to Criticize 'Shameful State of…

Chega leader criticized the CPI report on the treatment of twins, stating it did not indicate illegalities, and linked this to the perceived 'shameful state' of Parliament.

Público: Mother of twins "wanted to take advantage of all Portuguese state subsidies"

The mother of the twins involved in a case of alleged fraud has been accused of seeking to exploit all available state subsidies in Portugal.

Observador: Son of Marcelo, Lacerda Sales and mother of twins accused

The Public Prosecution Office accuses four defendants in the case of the Lusitanian-Brazilian twins, including the son of the President, a former regional government official, and the twins' mother.

Diário de Notícias: Twins Case: Defense of Marcelo's Son Claims Accusation Lacks Basis; Marcelo…

The defense of Nuno Rebelo de Sousa states the accusation in the twins case is unfounded, while President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa asserts that 'no one is above the law'.

Diário de Notícias: Son of Marcelo, Lacerda Sales, Girls' Mother, and Clinical Director Accused in…

Charges have been filed against four individuals in the 'twins case,' including the President's son, a former health official, the mother of the twins, and a clinical director.

Público: President Marcelo reacts to accusation against son in twins case: "No one is…

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has commented on the ongoing 'twins case', stating that 'no one is above the law' following accusations against his son.

Público: Twins case: Public Prosecutor accuses former President's son and ex-Health…

The Public Prosecutor's Office has formally accused the son of a former President and a former Secretary of State for Health in connection with the controversial twins case.

Observador: Marcelo on son's accusation: 'No one is above the law'

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reiterated that 'no one is above the law' and suggested he had not spoken to his son Nuno for three years.

Público: Twins case: Lacerda Sales denies personal or political interference

Former Health Secretary Lacerda Sales has responded to accusations related to the twins case, refuting any personal or political interference.

The Road Transport Tax (ISP) for gasoline has surpassed the minimum threshold established in the State Budget. This situation is attributed to a legal loophole that the government is reportedly seeking to urgently address.

Observador: Gasoline 'out of the law'. ISP exceeded the minimum set in the Budget

The Road Transport Tax (ISP) for gasoline exceeded the minimum set in the State Budget due to a legal loophole that the government wants to urgently resolve.

Football club Benfica has announced it is appealing the acquittal of Rui Pinto, the hacker known for the 'Football Leaks' revelations. The club alleges that the court committed legal, procedural, and factual errors in its decision.

Público: Benfica appeals Rui Pinto's acquittal, accusing court of "legal errors"

Football club Benfica is appealing the acquittal of Rui Pinto, alleging that the court made legal, procedural, and factual errors.

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