Depression Charles: The full press conference by Civil Protection and the Government

The Minister of Internal Administration has warned that Wednesday 11 November will be a difficult day due to Depression Charles. He also reminded parents that they have the legal right to stay home with their minor children during severe weather events.

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If you are a parent with minor children, you have the legal right to stay home to care for them on Wednesday 11 November due to the severe weather conditions associated with Depression Charles.

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Government requests telework and Luís Neves declares that parents have every right to stay home with minors, what is provided by law · Observador · 5h ago
Following government recommendation, Paddy Cosgrave suspends Web Summit on Wednesday · Correio da Manhã · 8h ago
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