The PSP has centralized all criminal investigation units across the Greater Lisbon area under a single command structure based at the Forte do Alto do Duque. This new structure manages over 600 officers across seven municipalities, aiming to unify investigation strategies and standardize operational procedures that previously varied between local divisions.
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Hundreds of teachers marched from Príncipe Real to Largo Camões in Lisbon in a symbolic protest for World Teachers' Day, warning of major difficulties facing their careers.
Recovering lost Citizen Card PIN codes depends on when the card was issued. For cards issued from 16 April 2018 onwards, holders who lost their PIN letter can request PUK recovery in person at a counter for five euros to set new PINs without replacing the card. For cards issued before 16 April 2018, losing the PIN letter means the document must be renewed if new codes are needed. If the letter is lost before collecting a new card, a duplicate can be requested within 90 days, after which a new card is required.
Cultural mediators at AIMA, who handle public reception at the agency's counters, are on national strike this Tuesday, 6 October, called by the STM union. The union is demanding a specific technical career structure, salary supplements, and an end to precarious employment contracts.