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Viana do Castelo advocates for new funding sources to ease waste management costs

Municipalities in the Vale do Lima and Baixo Cávado region are opposing a projected increase in waste management costs, with the waste treatment tariff and the general waste tax (TGR) set to rise by 30 euros, reaching 140 euros per tonne.

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If you live in these municipalities, the rising costs of waste treatment may lead to higher municipal waste collection fees charged to households.

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Leiria joins the protest against cost of living and housing difficulties

Over 150 people gathered in Leiria on Tuesday, 27 October, to protest against the rising cost of living and the housing crisis, calling for decentralized solutions that extend beyond major cities like Lisbon and Porto. Protesters cited local rent increases, noting that T2 apartments in peripheral areas of the municipality are now reaching 850 euros, significantly outpacing wage growth.

Correio da Manhã· 53m agoRead original ↗

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Tábua inaugurates training center for energy transition

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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ECB expected to hold rates in October and raise them in December

The European Central Bank is expected to maintain its current key interest rates, including the 2.5% deposit rate, at the meeting scheduled for Thursday, 29 October. Analysts anticipate a possible rate hike in December, citing persistent inflation concerns and energy price shocks despite the current decision to pause.

Observador· 2h agoRead original ↗

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Sintra to have six homes with reduced rent for people over 65 · Público · 6h ago

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