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Housing protests in the capital have left the government in the familiar position of balancing public order against public image. Minister Seguro expressed concern over a police charge but declined to take a position on it; the Ombudsman was less patient, demanding an immediate report from the Public Security Police. Some protesters are currently in custody awaiting a prosecutor's decision, while others are holding training sessions on how to handle the police before camping outside Parliament again. The government is entering the final ten hours of debate on the 2027 budget with its own assurance of a happy ending. Not everyone shares the optimism: a Constitutional Court ruling has placed the property tax revenue from hydroelectric dams and wind farms in 135 municipalities at risk. It appears the interior's green energy windfall may be legally precarious. The police have announced plans to deport more than 1,000 people by the end of the year, which would be one of the highest annual totals on record. In a separate audit of national assets, the country's brand value was estimated at €257.1 billion. The valuation relies heavily on two of its most recognizable exports: Cristiano Ronaldo and the city of Lisbon.

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Portugal's President, António José Seguro, has expressed significant concern over recent police actions during housing protests, prompting the Ombudsman to request urgent explanations from the Public Security Police (PSP) regarding their conduct. Detained protestors are awaiting a decision from the Public Ministry today, while a vigil is being organized in Lisbon and a movement is considering establishing another overnight encampment near Parliament.

Público: Minister Concerned, No Rush to Position on Police Charge

Minister Seguro expresses significant concern regarding a police action but is in no hurry to take a definitive stance. This follows protests related to housing issues. The Ombudsman has requested urgent explanations from the PSP (Public Security Police) about their conduct during the protests. A…

Observador: Protestors may camp in front of Parliament again

A movement admits the possibility of camping overnight in front of the Portuguese Parliament again, having already conducted practical training for dealing with police.

Observador: Detained protestors await decision from Public Ministry

Detained protestors, involved in housing protests near the Parliament, are awaiting a decision from the Public Ministry today.

Diário de Notícias: Lisbon encampment to hold vigil for detained protesters and prepare parliament…

The Lisbon encampment is organizing a vigil for detained protesters and planning a demonstration near the Parliament following discussions on the State Budget.

A ruling by the Constitutional Court (TC) poses a threat to the collection of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) from hydroelectric dams and wind farms in 135 municipalities located in Portugal's interior.

Público: Court Ruling Threatens Property Tax for Dams and Wind Farms

A ruling by the Constitutional Court (TC) jeopardizes the collection of the Municipal Property Tax (IMI) from hydroelectric dams and wind farms in 135 municipalities in the interior of Portugal.

The government has ten hours of debate remaining for the 2027 State Budget, with assurances that the outcome of these discussions will be positive.

Diário de Notícias: Government has ten hours left for OE2027 with guarantees of a happy ending

The government has ten hours of debate remaining for OE2027, with assurances that the outcome will be positive.

The Public Security Police (PSP) plans to deport over 1,000 immigrants by the end of the year, a number that would represent one of the highest figures for removals from national territory ever carried out.

Diário de Notícias: PSP plans to deport over 1,000 immigrants by year-end

According to the PSP, the number of deportations will represent one of the years with the most removals from national territory ever carried out.

In the ongoing Duarte Lima and Olímpia Feteira investigation, police initially suspected both individuals in the death of Rosalina Ribeiro but later dismissed one of them. A lawyer's account in the case is said to contradict existing evidence.

Observador: Duarte Lima and Olímpia Feteira investigation

Police initially suspected both Duarte Lima and Olímpia Feteira in the death of Rosalina Ribeiro, but later dismissed one of them; the lawyer's account contradicts the evidence.

Benfica achieved a decisive victory against Santa Clara, overcoming a challenging first half affected by wind, largely due to tactical changes made by head coach Marco Silva, including the introduction of Prestianni.

Observador: Santa Clara vs. Benfica match analysis

Despite a difficult first half affected by wind, Marco Silva's tactical changes, including Prestianni's introduction, led to a decisive win for Benfica.

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