Visão
«The natural wonders of the Alentejo coast», is the cover story of weekly magazine Visão, describing the last unspoiled natural havens in the southwestern coast of Portugal. The newsmagazine also includes tips on restaurants and accommodation.
Sábado
«The most impressive exorcisms authorised by the Vatican», is the lead story in newsmagazine Sábado, reporting that one extreme case of exorcism was performed by Pope John Paul II.
Público
«Teachers begin mass strikes tomorrow», reveals Público. The daily newspaper adds that the teachers’ strike scheduled for Friday will affect Year 12 school exams and could cause a domino effect on the selection process for universities.
Correio da Manhã
«Lay-offs in civil service to go ahead this year», reports Correio da Manhã, saying that the amending budget accelerates the process for the dismissal of civil servants by pressuring public services to reduce staff in order to cut expenditure.
Diário de Notícias
«Passos: ‘I fear neither the Portuguese nor the elections’», writes Diário de Notícias, quoting the Portuguese prime minister as he looked back on his first two years in office. Pedro Passos Coelho was speaking at Amadora, outside Lisbon, where he was targeted by protestors despite the strong security measures.
Jornal de Notícias
«23,000 companies keep workers’ income tax», writes Jornal de Notícias, adding that tax inspection units are trying to recover tens of millions of euros.
i
«Discussing euro exit is not a taboo any more inside PSD and CDS», writes i, quoting Pires de Lima, the head of the national council of junior coalition party CDS-PP, saying that besides the path taken by the government “the only alternative that deserves to be studied in depth” is leaving the euro. A senior figure of Prime Minister Passos Coelho’s PSD party has also admitted that it is worth discussing. Ângelo Correia said that in part the euro “caused the problems” the country is now experiencing.
Diário Económico
«Banks raise rates for companies again and investment sinks», reports financial daily Diário Económico, referring to data from the European Central Bank showing that Portuguese banks increased the financing costs for companies again last April. According to the paper, without access to credit businesses are cutting back on investment, which plunged 17% in the first quarter.
Jornal de Negócios
«China wants to invest in Portuguese agri-food sector», writes financial newspaper Jornal de Negócios, quoting an interview with the Secretary of State for Food Nuno Vieira e Brito saying that China has a special interest in Portuguese fruit and rice.
A Bola
«Jesus asks for Insúa», reports Record, as Benfica manager Jorge Jesus wants to hire the former Sporting wing-back for next season’s squad.
Record
«Herrera signs for 5 seasons with the Dragons», writes Record, adding that FC Porto has yet to decide if it also wants to renew the contract with Fernando.
O Jogo
«It all points to Fonseca», reveals O Jogo, as the evidence seems to point to the possibility of Paços de Ferreira’s manager Paulo Fonseca replacing Vítor Pereira as head coach for FC Porto.