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Political Tensions Mount Amid Dismissal Demand

André Ventura, leader of the opposition Chega party, has escalated political tensions by threatening a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Luís Montenegro if Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs, is not dismissed. This development follows the Constitutional Court's decision to declare the controversial 'Return Law' not unconstitutional, a key judicial ruling.

Meanwhile, new revelations in the healthcare sector indicate that approximately 160,000 individuals are without a family doctor, with an additional 150,000 children awaiting one. In other domestic news, an investigation into sophisticated criminal networks targeting luxury watches in Lisbon has uncovered details of their operations.

Economically, Portugal has successfully completed its Recovery and Resilience Plan, securing 16 billion euros from the European Union, and S&P has maintained the country's A+ credit rating, signaling stability. Sporting CP also achieved a dominant victory, taking the provisional lead in the championship.

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Constitutional Court Upholds 'Return Law'

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the 'Return Law' is not unconstitutional, following a request for review. Seven judges determined that the mechanisms within the new rules are sufficient to reconcile them with the Constitution, particularly concerning issues of expulsions, children, and detentions.

Healthcare Access Crisis: Thousands Without Family Doctor

A significant number of individuals, approximately 160,000, registered at health centers are not entitled to a family doctor because they reside abroad or have not utilized the national health service in five years. Additionally, over 150,000 children under the age of 12 are still awaiting assignment to a family doctor.

Investigation into Luxury Watch Theft Networks in Lisbon

An investigation has uncovered criminal networks operating in Lisbon that specialize in stealing luxury watches. The report details their methods, which include casing targets and using weapons, and highlights the sentencing of a Venezuelan assailant to 12 years in prison.

Economic Stability and EU Funding Secured

Portugal has successfully met all deadlines for the execution of its Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), securing 16 billion euros from the European Union. Concurrently, the credit rating agency S&P has maintained Portugal's sovereign credit rating at A+, indicating a stable economic outlook for the country.

Sporting Takes Provisional League Lead with Dominant Victory

Sporting CP achieved a decisive victory over Rio Ave, scoring four goals in the first half to secure the provisional lead in the championship. Young player Flávio Gonçalves's promising performance was highlighted, with praise from his coach Rui Borges.

AI Data Centers Strain Systems Without Water or Energy Limits

Data centers for Artificial Intelligence are placing a strain on existing systems due to a lack of clear limits on their water or energy consumption. While a national plan mandates reporting on consumption, it does not establish binding limits.

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