José Pedro Aguiar-Branco

Azores 2027 budget: Fiscal transition and autonomy debates

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Latest: Azores regional government faces questions over local funding and EU security investments

The Azores are navigating a complex fiscal transition as they prepare for the 2027 Regional Budget, following the conclusion of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) on August 31. President José Manuel Bolieiro has emph

Inquiry into Luís Neves advances in Portuguese Parliament

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Latest: Chega proposes 50+ witnesses for Luís Neves parliamentary inquiry

The Chega party has moved forward with a parliamentary inquiry commission investigating Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves’s tenure as Director of the Judicial Police (PJ). Following a failed motion of censur

Portuguese budget debates and escalating housing crisis

25 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Portugal Socialist Party criticizes government over housing and cost of living

Negotiations for the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) have intensified. Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento aims for a budget surplus of 0.3% to 0.5% of GDP to reduce national debt, warning that opposition proposals rega

Portuguese financial and accounting regulatory issues

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Public Finance Council calls for accounting reform in Portugal

Portugal continues to face scrutiny regarding its financial and accounting frameworks. The Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) has expressed opposition to proposed 2027 changes to the Accounting Standardization Sy

Public events at Belém National Palace

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Latest: Portugal celebrates 116th anniversary of the Republic

The Palácio de Belém hosted several public cultural and civic events in late 2026. In mid-September, the 9th Festa do Livro de Belém took place in the palace gardens. The book fair, featuring over 300 publishing brands,

Parliament approves inquiry into PJ leadership

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Latest: Chega to lead inquiry into Luís Neves's PJ mandates

The Portuguese Judiciary Police (PJ) continues to face scrutiny regarding the management and conduct of its former director, Luís Neves. Investigations have focused on allegations of mismanagement, specifically involving

Death and tributes to Portuguese musician Jorge Palma

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Latest: Portuguese Parliament honors musician Jorge Palma

Portuguese singer-songwriter and pianist Jorge Palma died on Monday night at age 76 due to cardiorespiratory arrest. His death prompted widespread tributes from political leaders and fellow musicians, who recognized his