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Cavaco Silva enters political fray to defend Prime Minister

Former President Cavaco Silva used a Council of State meeting to offer public backing to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, an intervention coming just as the government attempts what is being described as a graceful exit from its latest crisis. The maneuver follows signs that Home Affairs Minister Luís Neves has fallen out of step with the rest of the cabinet.

Data from the private sector shows women earn 21% less than men, nearly double the European average of 11.1%. Meanwhile, the approaching rollout of the new Social Income Support has been met with skepticism by experts who warn the scheme, set to cover fewer than 150,000 people, may encourage institutions to swap paid roles for what they term free labor.

In Lisbon, Paulo Fonseca is returning to manage Sporting a decade after his departure. Across the city, Benfica maintained their lead over Porto with a win against Alverca, powered by an Echeverri performance that evoked memories of Fernando Chalana.

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Government Navigates Political Crisis

The government is seeking a "graceful exit" from a political crisis, with former President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, a Professor at the Catholic University of Portugal and Economic Adviser to the Bank of Portugal, publicly defending Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who also leads the Social Democratic Party (PSD), in a Council of State meeting. Luís Neves, the Minister of Home Affairs, was noted to be "out of tune" in the ongoing situation.

New Details in Duarte Lima Crime Investigation

New information has emerged in the Duarte Lima crime investigation, detailing his movements 45 hours before the crime. Police utilized various phone numbers to contact Rosalina Ribeiro and reconstruct the lawyer's actions during that period.

Concerns Over Social Income Support Implementation

With less than two months until the Universal Social Income (PSU) is set to come into effect, growing doubts and apprehensions are being raised. Experts fear that the system, which currently covers fewer than 150,000 beneficiaries, might incentivize institutions to replace paid jobs with 'free labor'.

Football: Fonseca Returns to Sporting, Benfica Maintains Lead

Paulo Fonseca is making a return to Sporting Portugal as the new coach, a decade after his previous departure, bringing a history of success from other clubs. In league play, Benfica defeated Alverca at home, maintaining their lead over FC Porto, with Echeverri's performance drawing comparisons to the legendary Chalana.

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