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Friday, October 02, 2026
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Prosecutors in Lisbon have widened an investigation into Lacerda Sales, the former Secretary of State for Health. While previous inquiries focused on the preferential treatment of a pair of twins, investigators now allege a broader pattern of influence-peddling involving a list of politicians and public figures linked to the Socialist Party.
The civil service is largely elsewhere today as 350,000 public administration workers began a 24-hour strike. The walkout may paralyze schools and courts, while businesses are also facing a difficult backdrop after 41,000 jobs vanished in a single quarter—the sharpest decline in employment since the pandemic.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced a €50 increase to the Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly. The raise will bring the benefit to €720 next year; the bill is expected to reach €100 million by 2027.
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A new investigation by the Lisbon Regional DIAP has uncovered allegations of influence-peddling to former Secretary of State for Health Lacerda Sales from various politicians and public figures linked to the Socialist Party, expanding the scope of the ongoing 'Twins Case' scandal.
Observador:
Allegations of influence-peddling to Lacerda Sales from the PS
Beyond the case of Brazilian twins, an investigation by the Lisbon Regional DIAP has uncovered various requests from politicians and public figures linked to the PS to the former Secretary of State for Health.
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A 24-hour strike in the public administration sector is actively paralyzing schools, universities, courts, and various other public services across the country. The strike involves 350,000 central public administration workers, including operational and technical assistants.
Observador:
Live: 24-hour strike in public administration may paralyze schools and various…
Schools, universities, and courts are affected by a 24-hour strike in the public sector.
Público:
24-Hour Public Sector Strike Could Halt Schools and Services
A 24-hour strike encompassing 350,000 central public administration workers, including operational and technical assistants, is expected to paralyze schools and various services.
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Portugal experienced a loss of 41,000 jobs in just three months, marking the biggest decline since the pandemic, with businesses showing declining optimism despite previous record employment figures.
Diário de Notícias:
Portugal Loses 41,000 Jobs in Three Months, Largest Drop Since Pandemic
Portugal experienced a loss of 41,000 jobs in just three months, marking the biggest decline since the pandemic, with businesses showing declining optimism despite previous record employment figures.
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Following Cristiano Ronaldo's contentious departure from the national team, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro contacted the three protagonists involved, while former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa appealed for unity. Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira, also commented on the situation, highlighting political engagement with the "CR7 Crisis".
Observador:
CR7 Crisis: From Montenegro's calls to Belém's silence
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro contacted the three protagonists, António José Seguro remained silent, former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa appealed for unity, and Miguel Albuquerque spoke about Ronaldo's "introMission" of the prime minister.
Observador:
What is the impact of Ronaldo's exit from the national team?
With less than a million followers, contracts until 2030, and internationalization, the article discusses the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo's contentious departure from the national team.
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Justice Minister Rui Pereira da Costa was once again prevented from accessing a legal process.
Observador:
Costa prevented from accessing the process again
Justice Minister Rui Pereira da Costa is once again prevented from accessing a legal process.
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Following an alert from the Ombudsman's office, the Public Security Police (PSP) has clarified to its agents that an illegal stay in the country does not constitute a crime.
Diário de Notícias:
Immigration Alert: Illegal Stay Not a Crime, PSP Clarifies to Agents
Following an alert from the Ombudsman's office, the PSP (Public Security Police) has clarified to its agents that an illegal stay in the country does not constitute a crime.
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Pedro Duarte suggested that a government reshuffle should not be triggered solely by controversial issues generated by the media, emphasizing that people's safety in urban centers should be a national priority.
Diário de Notícias:
Government Reshuffle Unnecessary Just for Controversial Media Cases, Says…
Pedro Duarte suggests that a government reshuffle should not be triggered solely by controversial issues created by the media, emphasizing that people's safety in urban centers should be a national priority.
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