Portugal's public works sector experienced its largest financial deviation since 2006, with contract changes leading to a 204.4 million euro deviation last year. The Court of Auditors projects the total deviation to reach 561.6 million euros between 2023 and 2025.

Público: Public Works Registered Largest Financial Deviation Since 2006

Changes to contracts resulted in a financial deviation of 204.4 million euros last year, according to a report by the Court of Auditors. The total deviation from 2023 to 2025 is estimated at 561.6 million euros.

Thousands of housing protesters gathered in front of Parliament, demanding the government's resignation and calling for an Iberian general strike. Housing issues and these protests were a central theme on the first day of the 2027 budget debate.

Público: Housing Protesters Take to Streets Again Demanding Government Resignation

Thousands of protesters gathered in front of Parliament, demanding the government's resignation and vowing to continue their fight against the rental package, calling for an Iberian general strike.

Diário de Notícias: Housing and Protests Marked First Day of Budget Debate

Housing issues and protests were prominent on the first day of budget debate, with discussions also touching on the parliamentary session's limited fiscal scope.

Diário de Notícias: Call for General Strike at Demonstration that Gathered Thousands

A call for a general strike was made during a demonstration that drew thousands of people in front of the Assembly of the Republic.

A new Health Development Plan (PDS 2.0) for the coming decade emphasizes the urgent establishment of a National Digital Agency to promote innovation and competitiveness within the health sector.

Diário de Notícias: New Health Development Plan Proposes Urgent Creation of National Digital Agency

A new Health Development Plan (PDS 2.0) for the next decade prioritizes the creation of a National Digital Agency to foster innovation and competitiveness in the health sector.

President António José Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro have commented on recent events, while Associate Professor Susana Peralta expressed her disappointment with the current situation.

Público: Seguro and Montenegro Break Silence; Susana Peralta Expresses Disappointment

Political figures Seguro and Montenegro have broken their silence on recent events, with Susana Peralta describing the situation as 'disappointment'.