Two reports, one from the National Examination Jury (Júri Nacional de Exames) and another from the consulting firm Deloitte, have identified technical flaws in the national exam grading process. The findings focus on internal administrative and software issues.
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Read today’s briefingA strike called by CGTP unions for October 2, 2026, involves 350,000 public administration workers, including higher technicians, technical assistants, and operational assistants. The action is expected to disrupt services across municipal departments, school operations, and public waste collection.
The Socialist parliamentary group in the Azores has proposed a 'regional housing supplement' for university students who must live away from home. The support would provide between 43 and 81 euros per month, depending on household income, for up to ten months per academic year.
A study by the Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra (ESEUC) through the 'Mais Contigo' program found that 40.3% of students from 259 schools reported symptoms of depression, ranging from mild to severe, during the 2025-2026 school year. The program, which works with students from 7th to 12th grade to address mental health and suicide prevention, identified that over 2,000 participants were at risk of suicidal behavior.