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…we published a major investigation into the Bank of Portugal and Mário Centeno. A little over two months before the end of his term, Governor Mário Centeno, with the support of his administration, decided to bind the Bank of Portugal to a promissory contract with four companies in the Fidelidade Group for the construction of one of the largest projects in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in the coming years: the new headquarters of the central bank, to be located on the former Feira Popular grounds . He did so despite being warned by legal and technical advisors about serious and high-risk contingencies that could jeopardize the deal, which will only be completed by the end of 2027. The down payment was 57.5 million, and the total cost could reach 280 million. This is also the subject of another episode of the podcast " A História do Dia " (The Story of the Day), where Observador's chief editor, Luís Rosa, explains this entire investigation into the Bank of Portugal and Mário Centeno. |
Montenegro says the Socialist Party (PS) is "not used to" being in opposition and that Chega is "starting to show" responsibility. The Prime Minister expressed surprise at the PS's threat to break with the government , saying the party is "not used to" being in opposition, and considered that Chega is "starting to show" greater responsibility. |
Comedians Gilmário Vemba, Hugo Sousa, and Murilo Couto were prevented from entering Maputo. The authorities' argument for denying them entry into the country is reportedly related to visas. The comedians were reportedly granted tourist visas when they should have applied for a "special visa for cultural services issued only with prior authorization from the Ministry of Economy through the cultural services." |
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