A new Energy Transition Training Center (CTE) hub opened in Tábua with space for 40 students, focusing on technical skills like renewable energy installation and efficiency auditing. The site will also host an 'Energy Desk' (Balcão de Energia) to provide local residents and businesses with technical advice on public energy subsidies and optimizing consumption.
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The PSP released a video on Tuesday 27 October justifying its police interventions in Lisbon and Porto during the previous weekend, following public criticism and comments from the President of the Republic. The police force asserts that the video was planned and produced independently of the President's statements, which were made earlier that day.
The first of four Portuguese Army UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters arrived at Tancos Military Airfield on Sunday, 25 October. The aircraft is undergoing certification before it can be used for tactical transport, medical evacuation, and civil protection support, with the remaining three helicopters expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028.
Protesters detained last week in Rossio must individually choose whether to accept a suspension of their legal proceedings or proceed to trial. If they choose suspension, they must pay a 150-euro fine, which will be donated to a social institution.