Sol
«Ministers under threat», reports weekly Sol, revealing that the possibility of ministers being attacked is higher than ever. The weekly newspaper adds that special security measures – corresponding to security level 3 – have been extended to all ministers and the official celebrations of Portugal Day, on 10 June, in Elvas, Alentejo, will be secured by 120 members of the riot police.
Público
«Interview: Seguro refuses to negotiate debt relief», writes Público, quoting Socialist Party leader António José Seguro in an exclusive interview where he says that paying the debt is a matter of honour. According to the daily, the leader of the opposition also says that his meetings with the leadership of the political parties with seat in parliament were “enriching”.
Correio da Manhã
«Ronaldo arm-wrestles with Real Madrid trying to earn more money», writes Correio da Manhã, as the Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo can earn up to €120m in the 2015/16 season if he leaves Real Madrid and negotiates a new contract elsewhere.
Diário de Notícias
«Government sacks managers of six state-owned companies», reports Diário de Notícias, saying that during the weekly cabinet meeting the government decided to dismiss the managers of the transport companies involved in the speculative ‘swap’ contracts, including those of train operator CP, Lisbon bus company Carris, and underground operators Lisbon Metro and Porto Metro.
Jornal de Notícias
«Half of young offenders relapse into crime», reveals Jornal de Notícias, adding that 48% of young offenders who went to education centres return to a life of crime.
i
«Budget already had €4.3bn gap even before Constitutional Court rejection», writes i, as the Amending Budget Report carried out by a unit from the taxation office revealed that the 2013 state budget already had a huge gap before being rejected by the Constitutional Court, which the government turned into a scapegoat and slammed in public.
Diário Económico
«Controversy surrounding IMF report is seen by the government as a negotiating weapon», reports financial daily Diário Económico, revealing that the senior coalition party PSD and the cabinet were taken by surprise by the IMF report that admits mistakes were made in the Greek bailout process. The document is seen as an opportunity to gain more space to negotiate with the troika.
Jornal de Negócios
«Tax receipts increased in May», writes financial newspaper Jornal de Negócios, reporting that income tax rose 30.6% and corporate tax increased 8.4% compared with the previous month. According to the paper, these figures represent a reversal in the downward trend of tax revenues.
A Bola
«Portugal needs you», reports A Bola, publishing a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo on the cover on the day the Portuguese squad is to play against Russia.
Record
«€12m for Cardozo», reveals Record, saying this is the amount Turkish side Fenerbahçe is willing to pay Benfica to take the Paraguayan player.
O Jogo
«Jesus wants to give Eduardo the goal», writes O Jogo, as both the Benfica manager and the goalkeeper have discussed a possible return to the Lisbon club. The sports newspaper adds that Sporting and Braga are also interested in the Portuguese international player.