Subconcessionar linhas da CP é financiar privados com erário público, diz Fectrans - CNN Portugal

The Federation of Transport and Communications Unions (Fectrans) accuses the Government of turning the public railway service into a business handed over to private groups, financed by public funds, by subconcessioning the Cascais, Sintra/Azambuja, Sado, and Porto routes.

Tacógrafos vão ser obrigatórios em percursos inferiores a 50 km - Notícias ao Minuto

The Portuguese government has mandated the use of tachographs for heavy vehicles transporting passengers and goods on routes shorter than 50 km to ensure compliance with driving hours and enhance road safety. The government also approved new regulations for euro-modular vehicles, digitalizing vehicle rental contracts, and modernizing the Institute of Mobility and Land Transports.

Centros de saúde privados aliciam médicos com salários altos e dão bónus a quem referenciar colegas

This news article discusses how private healthcare centers are attracting doctors with high salaries and offering bonuses to those who refer colleagues to sign contracts.

Governo cede a operadores de telecomunicações que vão pagar menos à Anacom pelas taxas de regulação

The Portuguese government has changed the way telecommunications companies pay fees to Anacom, the telecommunications regulator. The new rules exclude provisions and interest from the calculation of annual fees, which will reduce Anacom's revenue. The government argues that the previous system was unreasonable, as it allowed the costs of one company's litigation to be reflected in the fees paid by other companies. The new rules also allow for a maximum contribution limit to be set. While the main telecommunications companies welcome the changes, some legal experts argue that the government's solution is partial and constitutionally questionable.

Autodeclaração de doença já retirou dos centros de saúde quase 1,3 milhões de baixas | Serviço Nacional de Saúde | PÚBLICO

Nos dois anos de vigência da autodeclaração de doença, o Serviço Nacional de Saúde retirou mais de 1,3 milhões de baixas dos centros de saúde. Em 2025, foram emitidas quase 540 mil autodeclarações de doença, um aumento de 16,7% face ao ano anterior.

Super-ricos foram os mais beneficiados com “borla” no IRS – ECO

A study by the Bank of Portugal reveals that the Non-Habitual Residents (NHR) tax regime, in place since 2009, has primarily benefited high-income earners, particularly those in the top 0.01% of income distribution in Portugal.

Governo anuncia apoio à restauração. Ajuda será de 60 mil euros, 30% a fundo perdido - Empresas - Jornal de Negócios

O Governo anunciou apoio ao setor da restauração, com uma ajuda de até 60 mil euros, 30% dos quais serão a fundo perdido. O apoio estará disponível em fevereiro e será disponibilizado em três eixos, incluindo investimentos para empresas que enfrentam dificuldades devido à pandemia.

Câmara do Porto manda selar edifício onde viviam mais de 60 pessoas em 19 quartos - JN

The Câmara do Porto sealed an illegal housing facility in the city center where over 60 people lived in 19 rooms without proper sanitary conditions or occupancy permits. The mayor, Pedro Duarte, confirmed that more such spaces are suspected to exist in the city and will be monitored.

Operação Irmandade: Grupo 1143 queria ser uma “milícia” para fazer uma “guerra racial” em Portugal - Expresso

Operação Irmandade: Grupo 1143, a neo-Nazi organization, planned to act as a 'militia' to incite a 'racial war' in Portugal by releasing derogatory videos and posters about Prophet Muhammad in February. The aim was to provoke negative and violent reactions from the Muslim community. The group included members and former members of the Chega party.

Governo não retira pacote laboral. CGTP discute novas formas de luta – ECO

This news article discusses the Portuguese government's refusal to withdraw the labor law reform package, as confirmed by the secretary-general of the CGTP union, who also announced plans to discuss new forms of protest.

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Defesa alega que 1143 é "grupo de convívio", sem nada de violento - TSF

This news article discusses the defense of the 37 alleged members of the Nazi ideology organization 1143, who were arrested. The defense argues that the group is a peaceful living group, with no violent intentions. However, the suspects have extensive criminal records and connections to international hate groups. The police operation, named 'Brotherhood,' led to the arrest of individuals aged between 30 and 54, who were adopting and spreading Nazi ideology, acting on racist and xenophobic motives to intimidate, persecute, and coerce ethnic minorities, particularly immigrants.

Seis empresas recebem cerca de 690 milhões do sistema de incentivos para investimentos estratégicos – ECO

Six companies, including Calb, LiftOne, Savannah, Topsoe, Everbio, and United PetFood, are set to receive around 690 million euros from the Portuguese government's strategic investment incentives system. These companies will invest a total of 3.07 billion euros, focusing on strategic sectors for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy. The largest investment is Calb's construction of a state-of-the-art lithium battery factory in Sines, expected to create 1,800 direct jobs and contribute over 4% to the national GDP. Other projects include LiftOne's sustainable lithium refining facility in Estarreja, Savannah's lithium extraction and concentration unit in Boticas, Topsoe's industrial-scale lithium-ion battery components production in Sines, Everbio's PET film factory in Portalegre, and United PetFood's investment in a new facility in Portalegre.

Milhões em apostas nas presidenciais. Regulador nacional ordena encerramento da Polymarket: "É ilegal"

The Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) ordered the closure of the Polymarket website, stating it operates illegally in Portugal. The regulator recently became aware of the platform, which allows betting on various topics, including the presidential elections, where bets reached over 120 million dollars. The SRIJ emphasized that Polymarket is not authorized to provide betting services in Portugal, as the national legal order does not permit the exploitation of bets on political events. The SRIJ does not take responsibility for any bets or money losses already invested in Polymarket.

Portugal em contacto com Moçambique para mobilizar apoios face às cheias

Portugal is in contact with Mozambique to mobilize support for the floods that have already resulted in 112 deaths, thousands of displaced people, and severely compromised infrastructures. The Embassy of Portugal in Maputo is in contact with Mozambican authorities and relevant partners to identify support mechanisms for response and mitigation efforts, both bilaterally and within the European Union.

Governo sem conhecimento de vítimas portuguesas no acidente em Espanha - CNN Portugal

This news article reports that as of Monday morning, there was no indication of Portuguese victims in the train accident in Córdoba, Spain, which caused at least 39 fatalities. The Portuguese government is monitoring the situation, expressing deep regret over the incident. The accident involved two high-speed trains, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries.

Portugal entrou em incumprimento em 2025, ano em que o investimento quase duplicou - Sociedade Ponto Verde

In 2025, Portugal fell short of European recycling targets despite a significant increase in investment, highlighting the need for a structural change in the recycling system.

Administrador do banco da CGD e BPI em Moçambique assassinado em hotel – ECO

Pedro Correia, a Portuguese administrator of the BCI bank in Mozambique, was assassinated with a knife in Maputo. The authorities are investigating the case, but no suspects have been identified yet.

Portugal surpreende Dinamarca e passa à main round do Europeu no 1.º lugar do grupo B - Andebol - Jornal Record

Portugal made a historic achievement in handball by defeating the four-time world champion and Olympic champion Denmark. The game was intense, with Portugal maintaining a narrow lead for most of the match. Despite being reduced to six players due to expulsions, Portugal managed to secure a 31-29 victory, advancing to the main round of the European Handball Championship as group B winners.