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Surveillance Measures and Urban Development Debates Emerge

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Portuguese intelligence services are actively monitoring violent extremism and investigating the use of artificial intelligence for surveillance, seeking clearer legal frameworks for data access. This comes as a new law prohibiting face coverings in public spaces is set to take effect, raising questions about its practical application and potential issues.

Meanwhile, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas is pushing for a change in legislation that has halted drainage plan construction, facing accusations from archaeologists who fear the destruction of heritage sites. The Judicial Police (PJ) has also maintained a high level of public trust despite recent controversies surrounding Minister of Home Affairs Luís Neves.

In a positive development, FC Porto defeated Benfica, solidifying their position as the undefeated leader in the Portuguese I Liga football championship.

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Intelligence Services Monitor Extremism, Face Covering Ban Implemented

Portuguese intelligence services are focusing on violent extremism, including studying the use of artificial intelligence for monitoring, and are requesting clearer legal frameworks for data access. Concurrently, a new law prohibiting face coverings in public spaces is coming into effect, raising concerns about its practical application and effectiveness.

Lisbon Mayor Seeks Law Change Amidst Heritage Concerns

Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas is advocating for an amendment to a law that has halted the construction of a drainage plan. This move is met with accusations from archaeologists who claim the Mayor intends to destroy heritage sites.

Diário de Notícias Lisbon Mayor Moedas Wants Law Change That Halted Drainage Plan; Archaeologists… ↗

Judicial Police Maintains High Public Trust Despite Controversies

The Judicial Police (PJ) in Portugal has managed to maintain a high level of public trust, ranking only below the Armed Forces, even amidst recent controversies surrounding Minister of Home Affairs Luís Neves.

Diário de Notícias PJ Resists 'Luís Neves Vendaval', Only Losing to Armed Forces in Portuguese… ↗

Centeno Proposed Costa to Shift from Finance to Health Reform

New information has surfaced regarding a past proposal by Mário Centeno, Governor of Banco de Portugal, to then-President of the European Council António Costa, suggesting Costa leave the Finance Ministry to focus on reforming the Health sector's management.

Público Centeno Proposed Costa Leave Finance for Health Reform ↗

FC Porto Secures Undefeated Lead in National League

FC Porto achieved a victory against Benfica, with the return of player Froholdt, thereby strengthening their position as the undefeated leader in the Portuguese I Liga football championship.

Diário de Notícias FC Porto Wins Against Benfica, Remains Undefeated Leader of I Liga ↗