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Minister says over 50,000 book vouchers have already been issued

The second edition of the 'cheque-livro' program, which offers a 30-euro voucher for book purchases to young residents born in 2007 or 2008, ends on Monday, August 31, 2026. Eligible youth who have not yet requested their voucher can still do so through the program's website until the deadline.

Why it mattersIf you are a young resident born in 2007 or 2008, you have until this Monday, August 31, to claim your 30-euro book voucher via the official website before the program ends.

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