Visão
«Former BPN owners deal with our health», is the lead story in this week’s Visão, as Galilei, the new name of Sociedade Lusa de Negócios, former owners of bailed-out BPN bank, has already charged the National Health Service €50m, despite the group and its shareholders owing the state over €1.5bn, according to calculations carried out by the Treasury.
Sábado
«65 questions and answers to start your summer diets», is the cover story in Sábado, as the weekly magazine has asked 10 of the country’s top specialists for advice – including the best trick to resist desserts.
Público
«Headships have one month to identify all forms of state remunerations», reveals Público, as Wednesday’s Cabinet Meeting to discuss state expenditure went on until the early hours, with Socialist leader António José Seguro refusing to reach consensus with Prime Minister Passos Coelho if he insists on applying further austerity to meet bailout targets. The daily newspaper reports that Portugal’s return to the markets depends on rating agencies.
Correio da Manhã
«Police-thief sentenced to 9 years», reports Correio da Manhã, as a policeman has been sentenced for robbing a jeweller’s, as well as a beauty clinic and a petrol station.
Diário de Notícias
«Seguro refuses consensus with PM in marathon to cut state expenditure», writes Diário de Notícias, as Socialist leader António José Seguro insisted that the government must change policy in a meeting with Prime Minister Passos Coelho and the so-called troika of international lenders (European Commission, European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund) on Wednesday. According to the daily, the Council of Ministers will finally announce this Thursday the measures approved by the government after the Constitutional Court ruled four measures from the state budget illegal.
Jornal de Notícias
«No», writes Jornal de Notícias, as Socialist leader José Seguro said the meeting with Prime Minister Passos Coelho produced “nothing new” and refused to negotiate. The daily newspaper also reports that he was backed by the chairman of Banco Espírito Santo, Portugal’s second largest listed bank by assets, saying that “austerity is reaching its limit.”
i
«Government, bank and IMF fail to reach consensus on credit flows to the economy», writes i, as banks say there is lack of demand and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Portugal’s credit flows are the most expensive in Europe, while the government calls for more support.
Diário Económico
«Seguro increases pressure and imposes conditions for consensus», writes Diário Económico, as Socialist leader Antonio José Seguro insists the government should backtrack on austerity and on cuts to expenditure regarding the state’s social functions, in his meeting with the cabinet and officials from the so-called troika of international lenders.
Jornal de Negócios
«All public sector remunerations to be revised», reports Jornal de Negócios, as the government debated new cuts to expenditure for hours in an extraordinary Cabinet Meeting on Wednesday, and will revise all forms of state remunerations including basic pay, bonuses, credit cards, vehicles and rental subsidies.
A Bola
«We have to play with all our strength», writes A Bola, quoting Brazilian striker Lima before Benfica plays against Sporting in the 26th round of the Portuguese League at Estádio da Luz, on Sunday.
Record
«Jesualdo on a tightrope», writes Record, as Sporting manager Jesualdo Ferreira might not see his contract renewed.
O Jogo
«Patrício? Only sell those who are no good», writes O Jogo, quoting Iordanov, who gives Sporting president Bruno de Carvalho a piece of advice, and says the Lions are going to Estádio da Luz to win on Sunday.