Negotiations for public sector salary increases in 2027 have started today, with unions demanding over 6%. This follows a trend where real wage gains for public employees have only been secured in two of the last ten years, specifically in 2020 and 2024.

Público: Public sector: Salary increases only guaranteed real gains for two years

Since 2016, only in 2020 and 2024 have annual updates guaranteed real gains for all public employees, with negotiations for 2027 starting today. Unions are demanding increases of over 6%.

Prosecutor-General Amadeu Guerra has dissolved a group that was specifically tasked with preventing fraud related to European funds.

Público: Amadeu Guerra dissolves anti-fraud group for European funds

The story details the dissolution of a group tasked with preventing fraud related to European funds.

The Chega party has accused José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, the President of the Assembly of the Republic, of attempting to hinder an investigation into Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs. The party is demanding a swift initiation of the parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI).

Diário de Notícias: Chega Accuses Aguiar-Branco of Trying to Block Luís Neves Inquiry

The Chega party accuses Aguiar-Branco of attempting to hinder an investigation into Luís Neves and demands a swift start to the parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI).

Portugal has issued more than 4,600 work visas to Brazilian citizens in 2026. This trend highlights the impact of the work-seeking visa's suspension in October 2025, which was previously the most requested visa type in Brazil.

Diário de Notícias: Portugal Issued Over 4,600 Work Visas for Brazilians in 2026

Portugal has issued more than 4,600 work visas for Brazilians in 2026, reflecting the impact of the end of the work-seeking visa, which was suspended in October 2025 and was the most requested visa type in Brazil.

Portugal is developing strategies to make its cities more resilient to extreme heat, including plans to plant more trees. The country is exploring five pilot projects and drawing inspiration from large-scale green initiatives implemented in China and Africa.

Observador: How Portugal Plans to Prepare Cities for Extreme Heat

Portugal aims to cool its cities with more trees, drawing inspiration from large-scale green projects in China and Africa. The country is exploring five pilot projects and international examples.

Carlos Rabadão, the Rector of the University of Leiria and Oeste, has expressed a strong conviction that the current model for accessing higher education in the country is in need of reform.

Público: Rector of Leiria: 'I have no doubt that access to higher education needs to…'

The Rector of the University of Leiria expresses strong conviction that the current model for accessing higher education requires reform.

A historical account, titled 'Episode 4: A 'Goddess' on April 25th,' details Annie's return home after 12 years to aid the revolution. She becomes an icon and attempts to save her father, Silva Pais, during the events of April 25th.

Observador: Episode 4: A 'Goddess' on April 25th

Annie returns home after 12 years to aid the revolution. On April 25th, Silva Pais's daughter becomes an icon and attempts to save her father.