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The 'Twins Case' saw significant developments today as Nuno Rebelo de Sousa, son of the former President, was interrogated. He denied any wrongdoing, specifically malfeasance, and shifted the responsibility for the twins' treatment to António Lacerda Sales, the former Secretary of State for Health. Separately, the Public Ministry provided an explanation for its decision not to investigate former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in relation to the same case. In other news, Coach Jesus commented on the situation surrounding footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing his role as a symbol for Portugal and the national team, suggesting a possible path to reconciliation. Meanwhile, a military member is facing trial for allegedly sharing online newspapers, with the publication Expresso seeking a substantial 631,000 euros in damages for digital piracy. Furthermore, new tenant unions are emerging across the country, aiming to provide a stronger collective voice for protests and organization concerning housing issues.

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Nuno Rebelo de Sousa, son of the former President, was interrogated regarding the 'Twins Case', where he denied malfeasance and attributed responsibility to António Lacerda Sales, the former Secretary of State for Health. Concurrently, the Public Ministry explained its decision not to investigate former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the same context.

Observador: The twins' case: Nuno Rebelo de Sousa's interrogations

Accused of malfeasance, the President's son denied using his father's connection and attributed responsibility for the twins' treatment to the former Secretary of State for Health.

Observador: The twins' case: The Public Ministry's reasons for not investigating Marcelo

The Public Ministry explains its decision not to investigate President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in connection with the 'Caso das gémeas'.

Coach Jesus publicly addressed Cristiano Ronaldo's situation with the national team, emphasizing his symbolic importance for Portugal and hinting at a potential reconciliation, stating that the current challenge is Norway.

Diário de Notícias: Jesus says Ronaldo is a symbol of Portugal and the problem is Norway

Coach Jesus stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is a symbol of Portugal and that the current challenge for the national team is Norway.

Observador: 'I can't ignore it, he's a symbol of the National Team and Portugal'

The coach commented on Cristiano Ronaldo's situation, hinting at a potential reconciliation within the national team.

A military member is set to be tried for sharing newspapers online, with the publication Expresso demanding 631,000 euros in damages, highlighting a case of digital piracy of news content.

Público: Military Member to be Tried for Sharing Online Newspapers; Expresso Claims…

A military member will be tried for sharing newspapers online, with the publication Expresso demanding 631,000 euros in damages, highlighting a case of digital piracy of news content.

New tenant unions are emerging in Portugal, aiming to amplify the voice of protests and organization efforts related to housing issues across the country.

Público: New Tenant Unions Emerge to Voice Housing Protests in Portugal

New tenant unions are forming in Portugal, aiming to give a stronger voice to protests and organization around housing issues.

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