A new €4 million nursery, Creche das Fontainhas, opens in Alenquer providing capacity for 321 children up to age three across 20 rooms. Construction finished about a year ago but was delayed by licensing requirements involving Social Security and PRR authorities.
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Approximately 200 students gathered at the University of Porto's social services to protest against government proposals in the 2027 State Budget, specifically the potential end of the tuition fee freeze and concerns over housing and scholarship funding. The proposal, if approved, would link tuition fees to inflation starting in the 2027/2028 academic year, potentially raising the current 697-euro ceiling.
The teachers' union federation Fenprof reports that the number of vacant teaching positions currently open in schools is higher than at the same time in 2025. The union criticizes the government for the lack of progress in revising the teaching career statute, noting that the last meeting with the Ministry of Education took place on August 6.
The school has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a teacher following complaints from parents regarding xenophobic comments. The Inspectorate-General of Education and Science is monitoring the situation.