The first of four Portuguese Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters arrived at Tancos Military Airfield on Sunday, 25 October. The aircraft is undergoing certification before it can be used for tactical transport, medical evacuation, and civil protection support, with the remaining three helicopters expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028.
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Read today’s briefingWhile the overall backlog of pending tax cases has decreased by 54%, specific jurisdictions like the Southern Central Administrative Court (TCA Sul) face such high volumes that it would take five years to clear them, with some cases potentially taking up to 10 years to resolve.
The PSP released a video on Tuesday 27 October justifying its police interventions in Lisbon and Porto during the previous weekend, following public criticism and comments from the President of the Republic. The police force asserts that the video was planned and produced independently of the President's statements, which were made earlier that day.
Protesters detained last week in Rossio must individually choose whether to accept a suspension of their legal proceedings or proceed to trial. If they choose suspension, they must pay a 150-euro fine, which will be donated to a social institution.