Stories from Portugal

The Resolution Fund has disposed of its stake in Novo Banco, recouping billions of euros. However, the debt accumulated to finance the institution significantly exceeds this amount and remains outstanding.

Radio Observador announced that the Portugal Smart City Summit will take place from May 12th to 14th in Fileira. The event will focus on smart city initiatives. The event will bring together municipalities, companies, and specialists to share solutions for future cities. Specialists, decision-makers, and innovators will gather to discuss mobility, sustainability, technology, and quality of life. The summit will also address the 50th anniversary of local power. More information is available at portugalsmartcity.fil.pt. The region will participate in a cycle of conferences from May 12 to 14. The event is supported by Centro 2030, Portugal 2030, and the European Union, promoting the Oeste as a smart region and a lifestyle choice.

Manuel Monteiro is the owner of the transport company Milcar. His son, also named Manuel Monteiro, is involved with the company. Operations for the company begin at 5 AM.

Protesters rejected a liberal package, demanding its withdrawal. They stated that workers and society as a whole have already given their response. The protesters chanted slogans against the liberal package.

A new cultural association has been established in Bragança. The founders initially considered opening a bar for social gatherings but decided against it due to existing establishments. They then looked at a street named União Unida. The association aims to culturally engage the city where its founders grew up. They have several projects planned for the future. The association aims to introduce rhythm and speed into cultural activities. Miguel Gomes and Ricardo Gonçalves, aged 28 and 27, are the president and vice-president respectively. A new association has been formed in Bragança to promote alternative culture. The initiative aims to bridge groups and foster creative ideas. The association's next goal is to organize a choir. The program has generated interest from the local population and community.

Portugal recorded the highest number of weddings since 2010, with over 37,000 marriages in 2025. The data from the National Statistics Institute shows that couples are marrying later in life. The year 2025 saw the most couples marry in the last 15 years.

The coach of Porto, Francesco Farioli, stated that the team's focus is on their performance in the upcoming match against Alverca. Porto aims to achieve at least the same result as the Benfica-Famalicao game.

Portuguese Prime Minister Luiz Montenegro has denied any government division regarding negotiations on changes to the labor code. He stated that the executive has conceded on several sensitive points during these discussions. The core issues relate to term contracts and the regime. The Secretary-General of CGT-P, Tiago Oliveira, stated that for the general strike in early June to be called off, the government must withdraw the labor package. Oliveira reiterated that if the labor package falls, the general strike will also fall.

In Caldas, a religious festival is being celebrated within people's homes. Some priests are celebrating mass in homes, with the event involving visits to many houses. The local priest is reportedly conducting masses in these homes.

Workers in Portugal are protesting and refusing policies from the current government. The protests are driven by the pressure of the workers, and the GT (likely a union or workers' group) will not yield to other pressures. Workers have announced a new general strike scheduled for June 3. This follows a previous general strike on December 11, where over 190,000 signatures were delivered to the Prime Minister. Tiago Oliveira is calling for participation in the upcoming strike. The broadcast stated that there is no partisan pressure or any other kind of pressure on the GT. Communist parliamentary leader Paula Santos was met with protests upon entering the legislative chamber following a ceremony. During the event, Roselane Stefanchuk called for the maintenance of sanctions against Russia. Stefanchuk also requested that Portugal support Ukraine's entry into the European Union.