The municipal services of Viana do Castelo issued 400 infraction notices between January and September for illegal waste dumping. The measures are part of an ongoing enforcement plan to curb littering, particularly around public bins and recycling points.
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Read today’s briefingThe Technical Unit for Budgetary Support (UTAO) estimates that extending parental leave to six months with 100% pay would cost 230 million euros, a figure lower than the government's initial estimate of 445 million. Various opposition proposals for parental leave extensions are estimated to cost between 33 million and 290 million euros.
Porto has secured the global headquarters of The Ocean Race until 2040 and will host race starts for the 2030, 2034, and 2038 round-the-world editions, plus a special race in 2028. The deal involves an initial investment of 24 million euros, includes the creation of a new museum on the city's waterfront, and relocates the organization's base from Alicante to the Edifício Kasa near Parque da Cidade.
The State Budget dictates how much tax is withheld from a young person's monthly salary and determines the overall cost of living. These annual financial plans shape employment conditions, housing accessibility, and the net income available for daily expenses.