Público
«Post-troika: Council of State caught between criticism and appeals for austerity», reveals Público, as the president’s advisors have released a document defending the need to strike an “adequate balance between financial discipline, solidarity and stimulus to economic activity” within member states with the help of European institutions. The daily also reports that they discussed the current guarantee for bank deposits below €100,000.
Correio da Manhã
«Teachers pay for strike against evaluations», reports Correio da Manhã, as students’ grades are being jeopardised by a strike held by teachers, who have decided to boycott their students’ tests.
Diário de Notícias
«Marathon in Belém to find consensus between government and Socialists», writes Diário de Notícias, as the Council of State meeting which aimed to discuss the country’s post-troika phase lasted well into the night.
Diário de Notícias also reports that Portuguese football manager José Mourinho is leaving Real Madrid without compensation, as he rescinded his contract with the Spanish club. According to the paper, the “Special One” will leave the Bernabéu at the end of the season by mutual consent and prepare his likely return to Chelsea FC.
Jornal de Notícias
«4-year-old girl used in €5.2m fraud scandal», writes Jornal de Notícias, as a programme which was intended to stimulate growth ended up just filling the pockets of a senior official from the employment institute, as a 4-year-old girls’ account was used to receive millions of euros.
i
«A trip to Portugal after the troika», writes i, as the daily newspaper reports that after the so-called troika of international lenders have left the country, consumption and investment will be at a bottom low, unemployment at a record high and the deficit will only drop 62%.
Diário Económico
«Social Security to reinforce purchase of national public debt», reports financial daily Diário Económico, as the Ministry of Solidarity and Social Security is considering reinforcing the position of the Social Security Stabilisation Fund in public debt by up to 90%. According to the paper, this will enable the government to contain the rise in the ratio of public debt.
Jornal de Negócios
«Portugal’s journey to reach post-troika phase is long and hilly», writes financial newspaper Jornal de Negócios, as the troika of international lenders are expected to leave the country in little over a year, but the paper reports that the government could soon face “one of the hottest autumns in the last two years.”
A Bola
«Markovic close to Luz», reports Record, as Benfica is targeting the Belgrade winger from Partizan, Lazar Markovic.
Record
«Lion Jardim», reports Record, as troubled Sporting Lisbon has appointed Leonardo Jardim as its new head coach.
O Jogo
«No one’s done better after me», writes O Jogo, as manager Leonardo Jardim boasts of a career “full of achievements” as he joins Sporting Lisbon.