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New political friction has emerged as the Socialist Party has accused Prime Minister Luís Montenegro of being disconnected from reality and has disputed the execution of the nation's Recovery and Resilience Plan. This comes as the government itself proposes a new simplified regime for administrative actions valued up to 15,000 euros, a move that could potentially exclude the Public Prosecution. In related developments, Luís Neves, the Minister of Internal Administration, has expressed his calm and eagerness for the ongoing audit of the Public Judiciary to be completed and publicized. Meanwhile, the economy sees plans to revise six million electricity meters to encourage uptake of special tariffs, and telecommunications giant MEO is reportedly increasing revenue while cutting its workforce. Culturally, Portuguese actress Isabél Zuaa has shared her views on identity and societal progress. Additionally, the country is collectively observing its first total solar eclipse in over a century, with widespread coverage of the celestial event.

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The Socialist Party has accused Prime Minister Luís Montenegro of lacking understanding regarding the Recovery and Resilience Plan's execution. Concurrently, the government proposes a simplified regime for administrative actions up to 15,000 euros, potentially excluding the Public Prosecution. Separately, Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves remains calm amidst an ongoing audit of the Public Judiciary.

Diário de Notícias: PS Accuses Montenegro of Reality Disconnect, Disputes Recovery Plan Execution

The Socialist Party (PS) has accused Prime Minister Montenegro of lacking an understanding of reality and has contested the execution of the Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Público: Government Wants Public Prosecution Out of Administrative Actions Up to 15,000…

The government proposes a simplified regime for administrative actions up to 15,000 euros, potentially excluding the Public Prosecution. This would include oral judgments, reduced deadlines, and a maximum of eight witnesses, with six proposed laws already submitted to Parliament.

Diário de Notícias: Luís Neves Remains Calm Amidst PJ Audit

Luís Neves expresses tranquility and eagerness for the audit of the Public Prosecutor's Office (PJ) to be conducted and publicized.

Portugal is currently witnessing its first total solar eclipse since 1912, with live coverage of the celestial event. Historical accounts also detail how the nation experienced the last total solar eclipse over a century ago, noting the significant public and scientific interest.

Observador: Live: Portugal Watches First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1912

Portugal is witnessing its first total solar eclipse since 1912, with live coverage of the event.

Observador: How Portugal Experienced the Last Total Solar Eclipse in 1912

This story delves into how Portugal experienced its last total solar eclipse in 1912, noting that astronomers traveled from around the world, the event overshadowed the Titanic sinking, and schools were even dismissed.

Approximately six million electricity meters are slated for revision to encourage customer adoption of special bi-hourly and tri-hourly tariff plans. Separately, telecommunications company MEO is reportedly receiving an additional 250 million euros annually in revenue, despite a significant 30% reduction in its workforce.

Público: Six Million Meters to Be Revised to Attract Customers to Special Tariffs

Approximately six million electricity meters will be revised to encourage customers to adopt special bi-hourly and tri-hourly tariff plans.

Público: MEO Receives 250 Million Euros Extra Annually While Cutting 30% of Staff

Telecommunications company MEO is reportedly receiving an additional 250 million euros annually in revenue, despite significantly cutting its workforce by 30%.

Portuguese actress Isabél Zuaa has spoken about her identity, blending Guinean and Angolan roots with influences from Nirvana and Amílcar Cabral, while critically asserting the multiplicity of Black identity and criticizing superficial societal progress.

Público: Isabél Zuaa: 'We know a lot about white people, but white people don't know…

Portuguese actress Isabél Zuaa discusses her identity, blending Guinean and Angolan roots with influences from Nirvana and Amílcar Cabral, criticizing superficial progress and asserting the multiplicity of Black identity.

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