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The Diário de Notícias front page covers a range of domestic Portuguese issues including government negotiations with police forces, opposition criticism of the budget, and the ongoing 'Caso das Gémeas' (Twins Case) involving the President's son and alleged nationality irregularities…
The Public Prosecutor's Office (PGR) is strengthening its response to domestic violence, with a new directive for 2026-2028 urging swifter action and the implementation of electronic surveillance within 24 hours.
The Portuguese government is resuming talks with the PSP (Public Security Police) and GNR (National Republican Guard) amid pressure from ongoing protests by these security forces.
Current salary growth is slowing, and future employment could be impacted by the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Portugal's opposition parties are criticizing the government, accusing it of lacking sensitivity in its proposed budget.
Iran continues to promote its existing peace plan and is awaiting a decision from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Chega party claims a victory regarding the delay in the parliamentary inquiry committee's report on the 'Caso das Gémeas' (Twins Case).
André Ventura, leader of the Chega party, commends the Public Ministry's actions in the 'Caso das Gémeas' while criticizing the current state of the Portuguese Parliament.
The Public Ministry has closed the investigation into suspicions surrounding the attribution of nationality in the 'Caso das Gémeas'.
The defense for Nuno Rebelo de Sousa (son of the President) states the accusation in the 'Caso das Gémeas' is unfounded, while President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa affirms that 'no one is above the law'.
In the 'Caso das Gémeas', the President's son, Lacerda Sales, the mother of the twins, and the clinical director of Santa Maria hospital have been formally accused.
The Chega party announced it will forward its preliminary report, which was rejected by the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee (CPI), to the Public Ministry concerning the 'Caso das Gémeas'.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa stated that he accepts the decision made by the Assembly regarding the conclusions of the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee for the 'Caso das Gémeas'.
Lacerda Sales, implicated in the 'Caso das Gémeas', has rejected any claims of personal or political interference in the matter.
