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November 4, 2026

Portugal: Murder trial begins seventeen years later — FrontPages.eu, November 04, 2026

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Prime Minister Luís Montenegro is attempting a conciliatory approach to the country's housing crisis, inviting both the Socialist Party and Chega to the negotiating table. The opposition has accepted the invitation, though not without describing the gesture as a mix of political tactics and arrogance. The trial of Duarte Lima has begun seventeen years after the death of Rosalina Ribeiro. The former PSD deputy and lawyer faces proceedings over a murder case that has spent nearly two decades moving toward a courtroom. Domestic news shares the front pages with a decisive shift in Washington. After the Democratic party took control of both the House and Senate, Donald Trump has signaled a rare, if perhaps temporary, willingness to work with his opponents.

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Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, leading the Democratic Alliance (AD) government, is actively seeking to navigate the political crisis by extending an "olive branch" to opposition parties. He has announced and commenced meetings with the far-right Chega party and the Socialist Party (PS) to discuss crucial housing policy. Both Chega and the PS have accepted the invitation to meet, although some within the opposition have characterized these engagements as a mere tactic by the Prime Minister.

Observador: Montenegro Tries to Overcome Crisis with Olive Branch

Luís Montenegro is attempting to resolve a political crisis by offering a conciliatory gesture.

Diário de Notícias: Montenegro Announces Meetings with Chega and PS on Housing Policy

Prime Minister Montenegro has announced that he will hold meetings with the Chega and PS parties on Thursday to discuss housing policy.

Público: PS and Chega Accept Meeting with Montenegro; Opposition Cites 'Tactic' and…

The Socialist Party (PS) and the Chega party have agreed to a meeting with Luís Montenegro, though the opposition views it as a strategic move and an act of arrogance. The story is linked to a podcast discussing Montenegro's speech to the nation.

The long-awaited trial of former Portuguese MP and lawyer Duarte Lima for the murder of Rosalina Ribeiro has finally begun, 17 years after her death in Brazil in December 2009. Lima has consistently denied murdering Ribeiro, his former client, whose case was transferred to Portugal in 2020.

Diário de Notícias: Duarte Lima Trial Begins 17 Years After Rosalina Ribeiro's Death

The trial of Duarte Lima has commenced 17 years after the death of Rosalina Ribeiro, marking the beginning of legal proceedings in a long-standing case.

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