The PSP recorded 269 domestic violence incidents and made eight arrests between 17 and 23 October, up from 245 and six a week earlier. Domestic violence is a public crime, so anyone can report it, and free, confidential help is available around the clock on 800 202 148.
Portugal's Ombudsman asked Parliament on 16 October to rewrite the rules for reappointing peace court judges and the council that oversees them. It is a recommendation, not a law change: the 15,000 euro small-claims courts and their 70 euro fee are unchanged.
From 30 October to 22 November, the Aldeias de Montanha villages of the Serra da Estrela and Gardunha hold chestnut festivals and magustos, a medronho fair, the Míscaros mushroom festival and beech forest walks in Manteigas. Here are the dates, the bookings and how to get there.
Petrol is forecast to fall 7 to 8 cents a litre from Monday 26 October and diesel to rise 1 to 1.5 cents. Portaria 467-A/2026/1 cuts the petrol tax discount and nudges up diesel's. Here is what DGEG's prices show and whether to fill up now.
Segurança Social pays pensions on Friday 6 November, family benefits on the 16th, RSI on the 23rd and the second unemployment and sickness run on the 27th. CGA pensioners are paid on the 19th, with the Christmas bonus. How to check your own payments and IBAN.
Siza Vieira's plan for the slope beside the Sé goes to public comment, the council opens a design tender for the Palácio de São João Novo, the housing camp is cleared again and FC Porto win a ninth league game in a row. Plus tunnel closures and what's on.
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