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September 17, 2026

Portugal: Political inquiries, financial secrecy under fire — FrontPages.eu, September 17, 2026

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New political tensions have flared as Chega's proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Minister of Home Affairs Luís Neves was rejected, with party leader André Ventura accusing the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, of defending corruption. In a separate development, the Socialist Party announced its support for a new Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate the case of national exams, indicating ongoing scrutiny across government functions. Concerns over transparency are heightened by a fresh report revealing that financial supervisors, including the Bank of Portugal and CMVM, are not disclosing the names of 75% of condemned entities. This comes as a new report highlights that one in ten patients in the healthcare system suffers avoidable harm during medical care, adding to the pressures on public services. The government is also moving to grant municipalities powers to combat 'facade stores'. In other news, a high-speed boat linked to drug trafficking was intercepted near Sesimbra, leading to 11 arrests. Academically, a report emphasizes the significant impact of class size on learning, particularly for disadvantaged students. Looking ahead, a heatwave with temperatures between 30-38°C is forecast to begin on Saturday. Meanwhile, Benfica celebrated a historic victory against AC Milan at San Siro.

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The leader of Chega, André Ventura, accused the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, of defending corruption after his proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Minister of Home Affairs Luís Neves was rejected. Meanwhile, the Socialist Party announced it would vote in favor of a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission to investigate the case of national exams. The Socialist Party also criticized a business deal involving REN, calling for clear rules on state…

Observador: Seven Answers on Chega's Inquiry Block on Neves

The leader of Chega accused the President of the Assembly of the Republic of defending corruption after he rejected Ventura's proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Luís Neves, with Observador explaining the implications of Aguiar-Branco's decision.

Diário de Notícias: PS to vote in favor of CPI into national exams case

The Socialist Party (PS) will vote in favor of a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) to investigate the case of national exams.

Público: PS Criticizes REN Deal, Seeks Clear Rules for State Intervention in Private…

The Socialist Party (PS) has criticized a business deal involving REN (Redes Energéticas Nacionais) and is calling for precise regulations regarding the state's entry into private companies.

Financial supervisors, including the Bank of Portugal and CMVM, are reportedly not disclosing the names of 75% of the entities they condemn, with the insurance authority recently adopting this practice, raising concerns about transparency.

Público: Financial Supervisors Hide Names of 75% of Condemned Entities

Financial supervisors, aligning with the Bank of Portugal and CMVM, are reportedly not disclosing the names of entities they condemn, with the insurance authority being the latest to follow this practice. This year, the authority has revealed five cases, none of which identified the perpetrator.

A new report reveals that one in ten patients experiences avoidable harm during medical care, such as hospital falls or incorrect medication, highlighting ongoing issues within the healthcare system.

Diário de Notícias: One in ten patients suffers avoidable harm during care

A report indicates that one in ten patients experiences avoidable harm during medical care, such as hospital falls or inadequate medication, according to WHO definitions.

The government is taking steps to combat 'facade stores' by granting municipalities the authority to prevent their licensing.

Observador: Municipalities to Block and Combat 'Facade Stores'

The government is advancing in combating ' facade stores', with municipalities gaining the power to prevent licensing.

A high-speed boat suspected of being involved in drug trafficking was intercepted near Sesimbra, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals.

Diário de Notícias: High-speed boat linked to drug trafficking captured off Sesimbra; 11 arrested

A high-speed boat associated with drug trafficking was intercepted near Sesimbra, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals.

A report indicates that class size significantly affects student learning, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special needs, a factor that influenced a 2018 government decision to reduce class sizes.

Público: Class Size Matters, Especially for Poorer Students

A report indicates that class size significantly impacts learning, particularly for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special needs. The author suggests this finding was a key factor in the government's decision in 2018 to reduce class sizes.

A heatwave is expected to commence on Saturday, bringing temperatures between 30-38°C and tropical nights for six days across the country.

Observador: Heatwave Expected from Saturday with Temperatures Between 30-38°C

A heatwave is expected to begin on Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 38°C across the country and tropical nights predicted to last for six days.

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