“We are seeing end of political, economic, social cycle” – president
President Marcelo addresses the Estoril Conferences in English; leaves without talking to journalists At a point where the capital has been the scene of angry rioting for three consecutive nights,
President makes television appeal for end of violence in greater Lisbon
Marcelo speaks to several television stations Portugal’s president spoke live to several television channels today, calling for any escalation of violence in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area to be avoided and
New Attorney General steps in as predecessor set to enjoy pension higher than salary
President Marcelo thanks outgoing Attorney General for her six years of service In a speech of carefully-chosen words today, President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa bid farewell to
President amends law on short-term rentals
President Marcelo has today officially amended the law brought in under PS Socialists creating, what the new government termed “certain burdensome and disproportionate restrictions on private initiative in the sector”.
Budget cliffhanger: President will call elections if budget fails
Less than 14 days left for government to come up with budget parties accept “The President of the Republic has decided. If the 2025 State Budget is vetoed, there will
President implores young citizens to be aware of foreign events’ impact on Portugal
Portugal’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has called on young people to be concerned about international events – warning of their impact on the country. “It’s in the hands of
President warns of confusion created within immigration debate
“There is a difference between reality and narratives constructed about it” Portugal’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa warned today of the difference between the reality of immigration and narratives that
President calls for debate on seismic protection in construction of major public works
Marcelo opens door to “contractual revision” for public tenders President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has seized the moment today to call for a debate on seismic protection
President Marcelo visits “impressive” FATACIL fair
Marcelo praised FATACIL, which is “bigger and better” than ever… but could still attract more foreigners Portugal’s President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, took part in the inauguration
President calls for pact between two main parties over floundering health service
“It is really fundamental that there is stability, political continuity” Against a backdrop of relentless party-politics over the floundering SNS public health service, Portugal’s president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has