Lockheed Martin is positioning itself to sell F-35 stealth fighters to the Portuguese Air Force. The Minister of National Defence stated that the decision to choose between European or American manufacturers will be based on both technical and political evaluations.
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The Port of Sines is losing 23% of its rail-based container traffic after the operator Medway and the shipping line MSC canceled a daily connection to Seville. This follows further delays to the completion of the Évora–Caia railway line, which is now not expected to be operational until 2028, despite previous government promises of service by early 2027 or earlier.
The government has allocated 88 million euros in the 2027 State Budget proposal for the '+Aulas +Sucesso' (More Classes, More Success) plan. These funds cover travel support for teachers placed far from home, incentives for those delaying retirement, and the hiring of additional teaching staff, specifically targeting 235 schools in the Greater Lisbon, Setúbal Peninsula, and Algarve regions.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a warning regarding fraudulent letters being sent to citizens that solicit investments in a fake 'digital euro' pilot project with promises of high, risk-free returns. The ECB confirms it does not offer digital euro investment products, does not solicit such investments, and advises against sharing financial details or transferring money in response to these offers.