The National Maritime Authority conducted an inspection operation on the Tagus River this Wednesday, targeting 15 vessels, including 10 tourist boats. Authorities identified violations related to passenger capacity limits and labor contract irregularities among crews, resulting in fines ranging from 150 to 3,500 euros.
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The PSP police force reports a lack of capacity at national temporary accommodation centers (CIT), leaving ten foreign citizens detained in police holding cells instead. Internal documents admit that the police are currently unable to guarantee the legal rights these individuals are entitled to under the law.
Demolition work on the old Cascais Secondary School, which involves removing asbestos-containing materials, began on Thursday despite a DGS health advisory suggesting classes should be interrupted during the process. The school group director confirmed the works will last eight weeks, while parents have expressed concerns over student safety, noting that while staff are wearing masks, students are not equipped with them.
Compensation paid to electricity customers for supply interruptions reached 2.1 million euros in 2025, double the 2024 figure, driven by seven 'exceptional' incidents, including a major April blackout. While service quality indicators worsened nationwide, the regulator confirmed that general service standards were met, though individual compensation payments for service failures significantly increased across the mainland, Azores, and Madeira.