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The front page of Público, a Portuguese news website, features a prominent story about financial supervisors withholding information on condemned entities. Other top stories include the impact of class size on disadvantaged students, a political discussion on state intervention in private…

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Financial Supervisors Hide Names of 75% of Condemned Entities ↗

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Financial supervisors, aligning with the Bank of Portugal and CMVM, are reportedly not disclosing the names of entities they condemn, with the insurance authority being the latest to follow this practice. This year, the authority has revealed five cases, none of which identified the perpetrator.

Class Size Matters, Especially for Poorer Students ↗

A report indicates that class size significantly impacts learning, particularly for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and those with special needs. The author suggests this finding was a key factor in the government's decision in 2018 to reduce class sizes.

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Front page captured at 07:56 UTC on September 17, 2026