Unit I of the Almaraz nuclear power plant in Cáceres, Spain, underwent an automatic shutdown due to a failure currently under investigation. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has confirmed there are no impacts on the safety of people or the environment in Portugal.
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The Lisbon Administrative Court ruled that the 00:30 curfew for protests is not absolute or automatic, authorizing a housing demonstrator to remain in Rossio overnight with a tent until 24 November 2026. The PS parliamentary leader described the ruling as a major defeat for the Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Administration, criticizing police actions during recent housing protests.
The Governor of the Bank of Portugal has criticized the persistence of very low interest rates on many savings deposits compared to other countries. The report highlights that banks often use 'automatic renewal' clauses to keep funds in accounts with minimal returns, and that banks lack transparency in informing customers about better available options.
Real estate expert Hélder Batista proposes adopting models from Scotland and Ireland to bring nearly 250,000 vacant homes back onto the market. Suggested measures include local municipal teams to engage property owners, interest-free loans for renovations in exchange for long-term affordable rentals, and tax incentives linked to stable rental contracts.