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Azores PS available to negotiate 2027 Budget with Regional Government

The Socialist Party (PS) in the Azores has expressed a willingness to negotiate the 2027 regional budget with the governing coalition, but conditioned this support on clear goals, execution timelines, and financial viability. The party leader stated that previous votes were exceptional due to PRR funding and warned that they will not support a budget of mere continuity, specifically highlighting concerns over the cost of living and regional economic stagnation.

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Economy

Centeno: "We are launching a young generation into a level of debt that has not existed in Portugal for many decades"

Former Finance Minister and ex-central bank governor Mário Centeno criticized the government's public guarantee for housing loans, claiming it has reversed financial stability policies established in 2018. He notes that loans with a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio above 90% have surged to 19% in 2025, and high-risk loans rose to 21%, effectively undoing years of central bank macroprudential efforts that had brought these figures to near zero.

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Education

Pordata: North shows best secondary education results

New data from Pordata shows that secondary school completion rates are higher in the North, while Lisbon, Setúbal, and the Algarve register lower completion rates.

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Local Politics

Luís Montenegro faces third motion of no confidence

The Portuguese Parliament is set to face a third motion of no confidence against the government led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Historical data shows that in 36 previous instances, only one motion—in 1987—has succeeded in toppling a government.

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Cost of Living

Government denies profiting from fuel price hikes and strengthens ERSE's powers

The Minister of Environment and Energy stated that the VAT revenue generated by rising fuel prices is being used to offset the Fuel Tax. Additionally, the government is increasing the supervisory powers of the energy regulator, ERSE.

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Cost of Living

Agricultural diesel increased more than 40% in six months

The cost of agricultural and maritime diesel has risen by over 40% in the last half-year. This price hike is significantly increasing operational costs for primary sector businesses, with fishing vessels in Matosinhos reporting an additional 2,000 euros in monthly fuel expenses.

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Public Services

Vale de Judeus: Two years after the escape, guard towers will start being built

Two years after the prison break at Vale de Judeus, the Ministry of Justice is proceeding with the construction of security towers. The ministry also confirmed that anti-drone and mobile signal jamming systems are currently being tested and fine-tuned, though prison guards report that security vulnerabilities still persist.

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Cost of Living

Leiria City Council keeps IMI, derrama, and IRS rates for 2027

Leiria City Council voted to maintain its municipal tax rates for 2027: the IMI (property tax) remains at 0.3%, the derrama (corporate profit tax) at 1.5%, and the municipal share of IRS (income tax) at 5%. These rates will apply to taxpayers in the municipality of Leiria throughout the 2027 fiscal year.

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Housing

Housing: affordable rent scheme still waiting to start

The new Simplified Affordable Rent Regime (RSAA) officially entered into force on September 1, 2026, but it remains non-operational. The government has yet to publish the mandatory decree (portaria) defining maximum rent limits, and the IHRU digital platform required for landlords and tenants to register is not yet active.

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Local Politics

Azores join European project against the Asian hornet

The Azorean regional government is participating in a 12-month European-funded project to improve the region's response to the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina). The initiative, running from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, focuses on early detection, mapping, and the destruction of nests, following the species' initial confirmation in São Miguel in early 2025.

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Public Services

IMT restructuring provides 90 days for transfer of powers to the AMT

The decree-law restructuring the Institute for Mobility and Transport (IMT) was published today, transferring railway safety and guided systems regulation to the Mobility and Transport Authority (AMT). The transition period for the transfer of competencies, resources, and relevant personnel is set at 90 days, starting from the law's entry into force on September 8, 2026.

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Public Services

Beira Baixa has 57.34 million euros approved for regional recovery

The Beira Baixa Intermunicipal Community (CIM) has secured 57.34 million euros in recovery funds following the damage caused by the Kristin depression. Out of 2,272 applications from residents and businesses, 1,420 applications related to permanent housing have already been validated, with a 62.5% approval rate so far.

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Local Politics

Tracking poll: 59% of the Portuguese disapprove of Montenegro's performance

A weekly tracking poll indicates that 59% of the Portuguese population disapproves of the government's performance, alongside evaluations of the country's main political parties and figures.

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Mobility

Germany holds electric scooter operators responsible for accidents. What about in Portugal?

Germany has established objective civil liability for electric scooter operators, making companies liable for accidents even when users flee or remain unidentified. While this legal precedent sparks debate in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon where a referendum to ban scooters is being sought, no new national law has changed the current status for users or operators in Portugal.

Diário de Notícias· 5h agoRead original ↗

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Local Politics

Leiria approves financial line for residential structures to purchase generators

The Leiria municipality approved a funding scheme covering 50% of the cost for social welfare institutions to purchase emergency generators. The measure aims to improve the resilience of nursing homes and similar facilities against power outages caused by severe weather.

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Education

Over 2,000 teaching positions remain vacant in schools, but minister guarantees availability of teachers to fill them

With one week remaining before the school year starts, over 2,000 teaching positions are currently unfilled. The Minister of Education stated that the government has enough teachers to cover these needs and noted that daily teacher placements will begin on September 18 to reduce the time students go without a teacher. Additionally, the government has formed a working group to create a 'green channel' for foreign students facing residency regularization delays through AIMA when enrolling in higher education.

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Housing

Brussels proposes rules to regulate local accommodation and alleviate housing pressure in the EU

The European Commission is presenting a proposal to establish common criteria for member states to define areas of 'housing pressure' and regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb. The framework aims to ensure that any local restrictions are justified and proportional, while explicitly excluding primary residences from these measures.

Correio da Manhã· 5h agoRead original ↗

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Communities

Professional school for immigrants promotes debate on qualification in the AI era

The professional school Prepara Portugal is hosting a free conference in Porto on September 12 regarding immigrant professionalization, AI, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. The event includes a contest for innovative projects with prizes up to 3,000 euros and a graduation ceremony for recent students.

Diário de Notícias· 5h agoRead original ↗

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Local Politics

PAN says those responsible for dead animals in Santo Tirso "cannot go unpunished"

The court verdict for the 2020 case involving the deaths of 93 animals during a wildfire in Santo Tirso is scheduled to be delivered this Wednesday at the Matosinhos Court. The case involves charges of animal mistreatment, abandonment, and abuse of power against shelter owners, a municipal council member, and a former municipal veterinarian.

Correio da Manhã· 5h agoRead original ↗

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Mobility

Felling of pine trees infected by fungus to cause traffic restrictions in Sintra

Approximately 80 pine trees infected with the 'Fusarium circinatum' fungus will be removed in the Azóia area of Sintra starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The 40-day operation will involve intermittent access closures and traffic restrictions on local roads, including the municipal forest road and the ER247.

Correio da Manhã· 5h agoRead original ↗

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Healthcare

Protest in Alcochete to demand doctors and nurses for Samouco this Tuesday

A protest is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 17:00 in front of the Alcochete Health Centre. Residents of Samouco are demanding the assignment of doctors and nurses to their local health extension, citing a long-term lack of family doctors and administrative staff that has persisted despite previous public petitions and formal requests for meetings.

Correio da Manhã· 6h agoRead original ↗

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Public Services

Lisbon records air quality improvement in 2025 and meets nitrogen dioxide limit

Lisbon municipality announced that the city met the European Union's annual limit for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in 2025 across all monitoring stations, including the Avenida da Liberdade. This is the first time the limit of 40 µg/m³ has been met since the pandemic years.

Correio da Manhã· 6h agoRead original ↗

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Mobility

Back-to-school campaign warns of the risks of being hit at 50 km/h

The National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) has launched an awareness campaign for the return to school, reminding drivers to reduce speed near schools and crossings. Data indicates that the risk of a pedestrian fatality increases from 10% at 30 km/h to 90% at 50 km/h.

Correio da Manhã· 6h agoRead original ↗

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Local Politics

State Budget 2027: Government to meet with all parties 'at the end of the month'

The government has scheduled meetings with all parliamentary parties for the end of September 2026 to begin discussions on the 2027 State Budget.

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Mobility

“It only takes three seconds”. Campaign encourages seat belt use

Police authorities (GNR and PSP) and the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR) are conducting a nationwide awareness and enforcement campaign this week, “Cinto-me vivo”, focused on the use of seat belts, child restraint systems, and motorcycle helmets. The initiative aims to reduce road fatalities and reinforces that seat belt use is legally mandatory for all passengers, regardless of the trip's length.

Diário de Notícias· 6h agoRead original ↗

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