Público
«General strike on 27 June», reveals Público, as trade unions UGT and CGTP will both go on strike later this month, and are sticking together for the fourth time since the 25 April revolution. Leader of the UGT, Carlos Silva, says the strike is a “shout of non-compliance” against cuts, austerity measures and the government’s refusal to negotiate with syndicates.
Correio da Manhã
«SIS (Security Information Service) controls ministers’ agendas», reports Correio da Manhã, as the government informs the Portuguese Intelligence and Secret Service agency of ministers’ moves. The daily newspaper also reports that two governors were yesterday subject of popular protests.
Diário de Notícias
«Director of IMF says Portugal is world risk», writes Diário de Notícias, as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the country is one of 10 which pose a threat to the rest of the world. The daily newspaper reports that this is because Portugal has “severe budgetary problems”. The other countries are US, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Greece and Ireland. Altogether these countries represent 40% of world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Jornal de Notícias
«North reclaims political power», writes Jornal de Notícias, as President of the Commercial Association of Porto, Rui Moreira, says it’s necessary to battle “Portophobia” and “Lisbon’s mistakes.” And President of FC Porto, Pinto da Costa, says the government’s only objective is to tax the country.
i
«Managers responsible for swaps scandal refuse to resign», writes i, as the government was going to force six companies with allegedly having speculative swap contracts to step down, but the daily newspaper reports that the companies refused the “invitation” and that the government has no power to oblige them to resign without a “just cause.”
Diário Económico
«Brussels forces Banif to sell Açoreana and business in Spain», reports financial daily Diário Económico, as the bank’s restructuring plan, which is being negotiated in Brussels, will involve the sale of shares from Açoreana Seguros and the Spanish bank Pueyo. The financial daily reports that DGCom will give the bank 5 years to carry out the operations.
Jornal de Negócios
«Unemployed get companies together to ask for jobs», writes financial newspaper Jornal de Negócios, as on Friday, a meeting between companies and unemployed people will take place at Estádio do Bessa, in Porto.
A Bola
«Angry lion», reports A Bola, as Sporting’s president feels disrespected by administrator of Porto after they both had a misunderstanding.
Record
«On the hunt for Arthur rival», reveals Record, as Italy, England, Germany and Turkey are “calling” for Cardozo as Benfica “puts its house in order.”
O Jogo
«PC feeds the novel», writes O Jogo, as Porto’s president Pinto da Costa has announced that he has already found a new coach, who he’ll announce before the 12th June.