Over the weekend
Expresso
«Portas wants to oversee economic areas», wrote weekly Expresso on Saturday, as Minister for Foreign Affairs Paulo Portas wants to oversee the Ministry of the Economy as well as those of agriculture and social security. According to the paper, after failing to gain control of the political coordination of the government following Deputy Minister Miguel Relvas’ resignation, the leader of the junior coalition partner CDS-PP wants to gain control over economic affairs.
Monday
Público
«Risk financing in Porto Metro leads to government reshuffle», reveals Público, as the resignation of two secretaries of state, Braga Lino and Silva Peneda is connected with the signing of contracts to cover the financing needs of the Porto Metro. According to the paper, both worked for the transport company before being appointed for the government, and negotiated risk contracts for the Porto Metro which led to global company losses of €3bn with the operation also involving two other members of the current government.
Correio da Manhã
«Scandal causes resignations in government», reports Correio da Manhã, as the Porto Metro saw losses amounting to €832m, which led to the resignation of two secretaries of state who used to be administrators in the transport company.
Diário de Notícias
«Cooks, military staff and police to deal with judicial proceedings», writes Diário de Notícias, as some of the changes in the justice sector are beginning to take effect, including the reinforcement of the number of court bailiffs through the transfer of public servants from other areas. According to the paper, public servants from other areas will be able to undergo training in 3 months, instead of the former 3 years.
Jornal de Notícias
«More stealing to stave off hunger», reports Jornal de Notícias, as foods like pasta or tinned goods are the second most stolen items in supermarkets after personal-hygiene products.
i
«Socialist Party should form national salvation government with parties that make comittments with troika», reveals i, quoting an opinion piece by the former head of the regional government of the Azores, Carlos César, who writes that having the Socialists in a national salvation government after elections, could be ”a civic obligation.”
Diário Económico
«Investigation into state-owned companies sparks government reshuffle», writes Diário Económico, as two secretaries of state – Silva Peneda and Braga Lino – are resigning due to eventual irregularities detected by the Inspectorate-General of Finance in swap operations concerning financial instruments in Porto Metro, where they worked before being appointed for the government.
Jornal de Negócios
«AICEP proposes own plan for economy», reports Jornal de Negócios, as the Portuguese agency for foreign investment and trade, overseen by Minister for Foreign Affairs Paulo Portas, has handed a document to the government that rivals with that prepared by Minister of the Economy Álvaro Santos Pereira.
A Bola
«Work of art», writes A Bola, quoting manager Jorge Jesus after Benfica secured a 2-0 derby win against Sporting on Sunday.
Record
«Eagles can already smell the title», reveals Record, as Benfica needs only 9 points to become champions after beating Sporting 2-0 on Sunday to stay four points clear of Porto at the top of the standings.
O Jogo
«Gaitan’s a cappella serenade», writes O Jogo, after Benfica beat Sporting 2-0 with Argentinian attacking midfielder Nicolás Gaitán setting up the two goals.