The committee managing witness protection programs decided to terminate Rui Pinto's protection in June and July, but he was only notified on September 30th, 83 days later and ten days before he is required to leave his protected residence. His lawyer states that Pinto was not heard by the committee, which is a requirement under the law when protection is revoked due to non-compliance.
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A strike involving three CGTP-affiliated unions took place ahead of the 2027 State Budget submission, impacting schools and health units, along with other public services.
The Aveiro City Council confirmed that the Santa Joana Museum will be forced to close to the public during its ongoing renovation works, reversing previous assurances that the facility would remain accessible. The Mayor stated that safety concerns make it impossible to keep the museum open, though no specific closure date or duration was provided.
The Centre for Judicial Studies (CEJ) has begun a training course for 215 new magistrates, including 89 candidates for the Public Ministry, marking an increase of 80 total vacancies compared to 2024. While the government considers this a significant reinforcement, the Public Ministry maintains that the number of prosecutors remains insufficient given their current workload and responsibilities.