A strike organized by the CGTP for early October, involving general career workers in public administration, is expected to cause school closures. Operational Assistants are also considering joining the protest.

Diário de Notícias: Public administration strike threatens to close schools on the 2nd

A strike called by CGTP for early October, covering general career workers, may lead to school closures, with Operational Assistants also potentially joining the protest.

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) reported a 31% decrease in new family reunification permits last year. This development coincides with the departure of Pedro Portugal Gaspar, President of AIMA, who is set to become a board member at the Portuguese Competition Authority.

Público: New family reunification permits fell 31% last year

The number of new authorizations for family reunification in Portugal dropped by 31% last year, with the AIMA agency issuing half a million residence permits and over 23,000 notifications for territory abandonment. Pedro Portugal Gaspar is leaving the agency's presidency.

Fernando Centeno is increasing his public profile through a new book and television commentary, actively criticizing Socialist Party policies. The Socialist leadership views him as a 'free thinker' contributing to party proposals.

Observador: Centeno Strengthens Alternative, PS Sees "Free Thinker"

Fernando Centeno is increasing his public presence through a book, TV commentary, and criticism of PS policies, while the socialist leadership views him as a 'free thinker' and contributor to party proposals.

José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, President of the Assembly of the Republic, is reportedly close to approving an inquiry into former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, with technical aspects of the process still under review.

Observador: Aguiar-Branco Closer to Approving Inquiry into Neves, Technical Aspects Under…

The President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, is reportedly nearing a decision to approve an inquiry into former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, with technical details still being analyzed.

André Ventura, leader of the Chega party, continues to advocate for a reduction in fuel VAT, asserting that such a measure would be temporary and financially manageable within the State budget.

Diário de Notícias: Ventura insists on fuel VAT reduction, calls it temporary and manageable

Political figure André Ventura is pushing for a reduction in fuel VAT, assuring that it would be a temporary and manageable expense within the State budget.

The Cascais Chamber has spent €175,000 on the inauguration of a school, an event attended by prominent political figures, leading to questions regarding the expenditure.

Observador: Cascais Chamber Spends €175,000 on School Opening with Leaders Present

The Chamber of Cascais has spent €175,000 on the inauguration of a school, an event attended by prominent political figures, raising questions about the expenditure.

Tributes continue to pour in for the late Portuguese musician Jorge Palma, celebrating his profound impact on Portuguese music and his legacy of reflecting daily life with romanticism and utopian vision.

Observador: Jorge Palma (1950-2026): Reinventor of Portuguese Song

A tribute to the late Portuguese musician Jorge Palma, celebrating his career and his significant impact on Portuguese music through his studio albums and collaborations.

Público: Jorge Palma (1950-2026), the irreverent genius who sang life's changes

A tribute to the late musician Jorge Palma, whose music reflected daily life and left a legacy of touching romanticism and utopian projection, influencing generations and becoming part of the Portuguese language.

A fire that had broken out in Santo Tirso has now been successfully brought under control by firefighting efforts.

Observador: Fire in Santo Tirso is Now Dominated

A fire that broke out in Santo Tirso has now been brought under control.