Santa Maria da Feira Council has formalized a four-year, 3-million-euro funding agreement for the municipality's three volunteer fire brigades (Arrifana, Feira, and Lourosa) for 2026-2029. Each brigade will receive 254,000 euros annually, retroactive to January 2026, which covers operational costs, equipment, and permanent intervention teams.
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The Dar Voz ao Silêncio association is requesting that the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) allow a state-led audit of the Church's victim compensation process. The group is also pushing for legislative changes including the elimination of statute of limitations for historical abuse, the nullification of indemnity clauses that prevent victims from pursuing legal action, and a guarantee of free, lifelong psychological support via the national health service (SNS).
Two legislative proposals from the CDS-PP and IL parties, which would allow private and cooperative schools to hire teachers without current professional qualification requirements, have been moved to the parliamentary Education and Science committee for further discussion. The bills aim to prioritize professional experience in recruitment, but currently face significant opposition from other parliamentary parties, including the PSD, PS, PCP, JPP, and Livre, who argue the proposals lower educational standards.
The parliamentary commission of inquiry (CPI) into Luís Neves' tenure as national director of the Judiciary Police (2018-2026) will be chaired by the Chega party. The committee will consist of 25 deputies from various parties, excluding BE and PAN, and will begin work following the official appointment and swearing-in of its members.