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Education officials in Marvila have begun sending primary students home after the local council identified 14 classes without a teacher. While some children are being distributed across different grades, others have simply been told to stay away, a blunt solution to a staffing shortage that the school suggests may eventually be solved by hiring technicians to fill the gaps. The Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Supreme Court have blocked a judge’s attempt to include former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the 'twin case' inquiry, citing a lack of criminal evidence. The mother of the children at the center of the healthcare scandal maintains she requested nothing she was not owed; the former Chief of the Civil House was less diplomatic, criticizing the former President's son for attempting to pressure the palace. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has also opened an investigation into the United States' use of the Lajes airbase. In Porto, Mayor Pedro Duarte has called for an independent audit of the state to counter what he describes as increasing centralism. Meanwhile, a billboard supporting Cristiano Ronaldo and criticizing the national coach’s 'inflated ego' was removed by authorities, though on the prosaic grounds of illegal installation.

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The Public Prosecutor's Office has blocked an inquiry aimed at former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in the 'Twins Case' due to insufficient criminal indications. The mother of the twins has denied any irregularities. Separately, Fernando Frutuoso de Melo, who served as Chief of Civil House under the former President, criticized Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's son for attempting to exert pressure on the presidency.

Observador: Twin Case: Reasons MP Did Not Investigate Marcelo

The Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) blocked an attempt by Judge Gabriela Assunção to expand the 'twin case' inquiry to the former President, citing a lack of criminal indications and their own lack of standing to act. The Supreme Court of Justice (STJ) ruled in favor of the MP.

Observador: 'I Didn't Ask for Anything Else.' Mother of Twins Denies Irregularities

The mother of the twins denies any irregularities, stating she did not request anything beyond what was owed.

Público: Chief of Civil House Criticizes Marcelo's Son for Writing to Belém to Pressure

"I never imagined my daughter would write to me about employment," said Fernando Frutuoso de Melo. The social affairs advisor also disapproved of the insistence.

A school in Marvila is reportedly sending first-cycle students home due to a significant shortage of teachers. The local council has identified 14 classes without a dedicated teacher, leading to some students staying at home while others are dispersed among different grades. Schools are now considering alternative solutions, including using technicians or existing teachers to cover the gaps.

Público: Marvila School Has 1st Cycle Students Without Teachers, School Sends Them Home

In Marvila, a school has 1st cycle students without a teacher, and the school is telling them to stay home. The council identified 14 classes without a teacher. Some students are staying home while others are distributed among different grades. Schools are considering using technicians or teachers…

Pedro Duarte, Mayor of Porto and a proponent of regionalization, argues that the country is becoming "increasingly centralist." He is advocating for an independent assessment of state organization before further discussions on regionalization take place.

Diário de Notícias: Pedro Duarte sees country "increasingly centralist" and wants independent…

The Mayor of Porto, a defender of regionalization, advocates for an independent assessment of state organization before discussing the issue, accusing the country of becoming more centralist.

The Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the utilization of the Lajes Base by the United States.

Diário de Notícias: Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry into US use of Lajes Base

The Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation into the utilization of the Lajes Base by the United States.

One of the billboards displayed in support of Cristiano Ronaldo, which also criticized national coach Jorge Jesus's 'inflated ego,' has been removed due to illegal installation. This follows a recent controversy between Ronaldo and the national coach.

Observador: One of Cristiano Ronaldo Support Billboards Removed

Following controversy between Cristiano Ronaldo and the national coach, billboards accusing coach Jorge Jesus of an 'inflated ego' were displayed; one was removed for illegal installation.

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