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The news from Diário de Notícias focuses heavily on Portuguese politics and its economy, with a significant poll indicating a desire for government change and an analysis of political party standings. Other domestic stories cover potential tax relief measures, the impact of social support on…
A new poll by DN/Aximage suggests that the majority of Portuguese citizens desire a change in government, with the AD party falling behind both the PS and Chega in voter preference.
Prime Minister Montenegro is set to announce tax cuts on IRS (personal income tax) and bonuses for pensions, while also stating his refusal to repeat past governmental 'tragedies'.
Social support measures are effectively curbing dropout rates in private higher education, with a significant percentage of institutions offering flexible payment plans and scholarships.
A family with two children can save between 116 and 343 euros per year due to new IRS tax rates. A simulator is available to help calculate these savings.
Another segment of the DN/Aximage poll shows a very close contest for leadership between Ventura and Carneiro, with only tenths of a percentage point separating them.
The Chega party is pushing for a new parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI) into Luís Neves, even if it requires altering the original proposal, claiming the country will be the ultimate loser.
The Socialist Party (PS) has voted against the Inquiry Commission proposed by the JPP party concerning Luís Neves.
Following the rejection of a parliamentary inquiry commission into Luís Neves, André Ventura has questioned Aguiar-Branco's stance, accusing him of an 'unacceptable attitude'.
A link to the digital edition of the newspaper Diário de Notícias for Friday, September 18th.
An article detailing how coach Jorge Jesus has implemented structural and functional changes with a demanding tone to prepare the national football team for a new era.
Austrian writer Eva Menasse reflects on the historical persecution of Jews, stating they were used as the perfect scapegoat in both Austria and Germany.
An analysis of the propaganda efforts during World War II aimed at influencing public opinion and 'convincing the Portuguese' about the war's context and necessity.
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