Público
«Over 1,400 butchers undergoing food inspection», reveals Público, as the secretary of state for food is going to create a platform for food safety, with Nuno e Brito admitting that over-strict regulations have been decreasing producers’ competitiveness.
Correio da Manhã
«Greek-style lay-offs in civil service», reports Correio da Manhã, as the so-called troika of international lenders is forcing the government to lay-off more state workers in a bid to curb expenditure, following the Constitutional Court’s rejection of four of the austerity measures included in the 2013 state budget.
Diário de Notícias
«Troika asked Socialist Party for support in cutting state expenditure», writes Diário de Notícias, as the so-called troika of international lenders arrived in Lisbon on Monday and will meet with Socialist leader António José Seguro. According to the paper, the officials have asked for the Socialist Party’s support because the adjustment programme could extend beyond legislative terms, but the Socialists do not seem willing to cooperate, last week defending a complete renegotation of the memorandum.
Jornal de Notícias
«Doctors made €242m in overtime», writes Jornal de Notícias, as the Ministry of Health is demanding that hospitals and health centres cut down on expenditure by 20%.
i
«Police: Fusion would enable to save €145m a year», writes i, as a study carried out by members of various security forces defends the creation of a national police composed by the GNR, PSP and SEF, which would save the country €145m a year.
Diário Económico
«Bailed-out banks cut back on credit for business», writes Diário Económico, as three of the four banks which were recapitalised by the state reduced more on credit for businesses than average. The financial daily reports that bailed-out banks made cuts of almost €6bn in credits in 2012.
Jornal de Negócios
«We want to work with Portugal in return to markets», reports Jornal de Negócios, quoting Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Finance Brian Hayes who says governments will have to pay for the rise in unemployment and that the number of houses given to banks will inevitably rise.
A Bola
«Heart truce», writes A Bola, after Benfica eased into the Portuguese Cup final with a 1-1 win over Paços de Ferreira on Monday.
Record
«First final in the bag», after Benfica drew with Paços de Ferreria 1-1 on Monday, with a second half goal from Paraguayan striker Óscar Cardozo.
O Jogo
«Cardozo proved them wrong», writes O Jogo, as Paraguayan striker Óscar Cardozo’s goal secured Benfica’s win over Paços Ferreira, earning a place in the final.