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President's son formally accused in hospital subsidy scandal

Prosecutors filed formal charges in the 'twins case', an investigation into the exploitation of state subsidies. The accused include the twins' mother, the clinical director of Santa Maria hospital, Lacerda Sales and Nuno Rebelo de Sousa. His father, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, observed that no one is above the law and added that he has not spoken to his son in three years.

The Public Prosecutor's Office issued a new directive on domestic violence, calling for electronic surveillance within 24 hours of a request. Separately, health data showed 18,239 voluntary abortions in 2025, with foreign women accounting for more than 44% of the procedures.

The government forecasts a budget surplus of between 0.1% and 0.2% for 2027, leaving minimal room for new public support measures. Elsewhere, ministers resumed negotiations with the PSP and GNR security forces under pressure from protesting officers.

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Formal Accusations and Presidential Response in 'Twins Case'

Formal accusations have been filed in the 'Caso das Gémeas', implicating Nuno Rebelo de Sousa, son of former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Lacerda Sales, and the clinical director of Santa Maria hospital. President António José Seguro stated that 'nobody is above the law' concerning these accusations. The Public Ministry has also closed its investigation into the nationality attribution aspect of the case.

PGR Reinforces Domestic Violence Response

The Public Prosecutor's Office (PGR) is strengthening its approach to domestic violence with a new directive for 2026-2028. This initiative emphasizes swifter action and mandates the implementation of electronic surveillance within 24 hours of a request.

Abortion Rates Stable in 2025, Inequalities Highlighted

In 2025, Portugal recorded 18,239 voluntary abortions, with over 44% performed on foreign women. The Directorate-General of Health has issued a warning about territorial inequalities in access to services and called for more inclusive and linguistically diverse healthcare.

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