Stories from Lisbon · Portugal

The CGTP secretary-general demanded a 150 euro wage increase for workers who have not yet received raises. The demand followed a May Day parade in Lisbon involving thousands of people between Martim Moniz and Alameda.

The Prosecutor General's Office issued a clarification to newsrooms regarding a preventive investigation into CEPINHOM VIVA. This statement was made during an afternoon briefing to clarify previous reports. The investigation remains in a preventive stage. The Public Prosecutor's Office issued a note denying earlier reports that CEPIN On Viva engaged in tax crimes. While the Ministry of Public Prosecution sent suspicions of irregular invoicing to the Tax Authority, they stated it is not understood to be a tax crime. The investigation focuses on whether these fees were billed to affect tax payments. The findings were sent to the Tax Authority for review of potential irregularities. These services were allegedly billed by CEPIN On Viva in a manner intended to reduce tax payments.

Miguel Duarte, an activist who has participated in a flotilla, is calling for a firm position from the Portuguese government regarding Israel. Duarte is seeking guaranteed safety for Portuguese citizens currently detained by Israel.

The CGTP union organized May Day demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto. CGTP Secretary-General Tiago Oliveira accused the government of pursuing policies that represent a regression and labor injustice during May Day demonstrations. Oliveira stated that the government and its supporters are insisting on setbacks for workers. Claudio Agudinho, the CGTP leader, accused the government of supporting labor injustice and regression. The announcement follows May Day mobilizations focused on fighting labor package reforms. The organization is calling for mobilization to defend rights regarding housing, health, education, and labor. The call follows the rejection of a labor law revision proposal. Organizers stated that over 190,000 signatures were delivered to the Prime Minister regarding the issue.

May Day celebrations are occurring across Portugal. The CGT-P union is participating in a march from Martinho da Vila to Alameda. The UGT union is also holding events at Jamor. The CGT-P union is gathering at Martinho da Costa and parading toward Alameda.

The INEM workers' commission is opposing proposals to ground emergency helicopters during nighttime hours. The current discussions involve reorganizing services and reconsidering operational hours.

An explosion occurred at the Cuban embassy in Lisbon, resulting in two deaths.

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Rui Lázaro, president of the pre-hospital emergency technicians union, expressed disagreement with the president of INEM regarding a plan to station medical helicopters in the interior. Lázaro stated that removing operational capacity during the night represents a step backward for emergency services. The union argues this move reverses decisions made by the country approximately twenty years ago. He stated that emergency and resuscitation vehicles arrive faster than helicopters in interior regions. The union head argued that the claim of helicopters being more efficient in the interior is false. The plan aims to minimize response times but faces opposition from the union regarding operational readiness. The CGTP union announced a general strike scheduled for June 3. Tiago Oliveira stated the union expects other unions to join the protest.

Historian Bruno Cardoso Reis stated that a reduction in US military presence in European countries like Italy, Germany, and Spain would be irrational and detrimental to the United States.