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The news from Público focuses on a corruption investigation involving Start Campus, legal firms, and former minister João Galamba. Other stories cover housing projects, political party stances on economic measures, retail payment regulations, and the eviction of a protest camp in Rossio square.
Start Campus paid 637,000 euros to the Morais Leitão law firm in less than two years. The Public Prosecutor's Office states that an indicted lawyer gave a favorable opinion for the Sines data megacenter on a diploma they helped draft.
Former minister João Galamba states he was questioned once about Operation Influencer and reveals no questions were asked about lithium or hydrogen, subjects for which the Public Ministry monitored him for four years.
A project that has already cost more than 73 million euros has not yet delivered accessible housing units for people to live in.
The Social Democratic Party (AD) proposes expanding the public guarantee for housing, while the Chega party advocates for increased tax deductions, and left-wing parties call for an end to moderate rent policies.
Businesses that refuse to accept payments made with banknotes and coins will face penalties.
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has ordered the removal of a protest encampment from Rossio square, acting against a prior court ruling.
The government has backtracked on a previous decision and reinstated limits on credits awarded for professional experience in higher education.
