Visão
«War behind closed doors», is the lead story in Visão, as the weekly newsmagazine reports on how Prime Minister Passos Coelhos and Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Paulo Portas are still keeping the coalition together, as well as explaining how many factions the government is divided into and how the noose is tightening around Minister of Finance Vítor Gaspar.
Sábado
«Best businessmen give advice on how to launch a business», is the cover story in this week’s Sábado, revealing what successful businessmen such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs or Richard Branson have to say on how to start a business venture.
Público
«Changes in public service risk unconstitutionality», reveals Público, as specialists tell the daily that the non-existence of unemployment benefits in the mobility programme for public servants is among the issues that threaten the new changes proposed by the government.
Correio da Manhã
«Isaltino accuses followers of betrayal», reports Correio da Manhã, as Mayor of Oeiras Isaltino Morais, sentenced to prison for money laundering and tax fraud, is accusing his former supporters in the council of disloyalty, as he refuses to resign from his post.
Diário de Notícias
«12,000 teachers risk unemployment due to extension of working hours», writes Diário de Notícias, as teachers’ trade union FENPROF says that increasing the number of weekly working hours from 35 to 40 will mean more classes, and up to 12,000 teachers could be laid off, leading to a “social tragedy”.
Jornal de Notícias
«Four policemen attacked every day», reports Jornal de Notícias, revealing that policemen are still obliged to pay hospital fees when they seek medical help after suffering an accident while on duty. According to the daily, the worst cases result from police raids, domestic violence and traffic operations.
i
«Government lays off 10,000 state workers and transfers another 10,000 to mobility programme», reveals i, as the secretary of state for public administration said Wednesday that the government is planning to spend €300m to €500m on contract terminations in the public sector.
Diário Económico
«Government criticises commission that assessed TAP for overstepping its competences», writes Diário Económico, as the commission that assessed the privatisation process of flag carrier TAP-Air Portugal says the operation was unsound and suggested that its operations in Brazil were withdrawn from the sale.
Jornal de Negócios
«Government debates cuts in state pensions», reports Jornal de Negócios, as the government is still discussing the possibility of cutting pensions paid out by the civil service pensions fund, a measure which, if approved, would penalise older pensions.
A Bola
«At Estádio do Dragão to be champions», writes A Bola, as Benfica shows confidence ahead of the “clássico” against FC Porto next weekend.
Record
«Jesus challenges dragon», reveals Record, as Benfica manager Jorge Jesus is confident his team will be champions in the “clássico” against FC Porto next weekend.
O Jogo
«Only we can be champions», writes O Jogo, quoting Benfica manager Jorge Jesus ahead of the match against FC Porto.