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Lisbon's 27th Pride March Pulls Thousands Down Avenida da Liberdade on 6 June — Seventeen LGBTI+ Associations Push Back on 2018 Gender-Identity Law Repeal Bills and Conversion-Therapy Decriminalisation Proposals

Lisbon's 27th Pride March Pulls Thousands Down Avenida da Liberdade on 6 June — Seventeen LGBTI+ Associations Push Back on 2018 Gender-Identity Law Repeal Bills and Conversion-Therapy Decriminalisation Proposals

The 27th Marcha LGBTI+ de Lisboa drew thousands down Avenida da Liberdade on Saturday 6 June behind the slogan 'Nem Silêncio, Nem Medo' — targeting Lei 38/2018 repeal attempts, conversion-therapy decriminalisation bills, and bans on Pride flags in public buildings.
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Bastonária Paula Franco Says IRS Refund Pipeline Has "Practically Stopped" with Thousands of Declarações por Liquidar — Ordem dos Contabilistas Flags Reform Results Still Not Showing Up

Bastonária Paula Franco Says IRS Refund Pipeline Has "Practically Stopped" with Thousands of Declarações por Liquidar — Ordem dos Contabilistas Flags Reform Results Still Not Showing Up

Speaking on Conversa Capital (Antena 1 / Jornal de Negócios), Bastonária Paula Franco said IRS reimbursement processing is now "practically stopped" with thousands of declarations pending — and that the 2026 housing fiscal package is "no miracle" despite well-aimed measures.
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The Porto Brief — Week of 7 June 2026: São João Lands a €800k Programme With a 12-Minute Aerial Show, STCP Strikes a Five-Union Wage Deal, the Leixões Swing Bridge Goes Offline for 90 Days From 15 June, and The Cure Closes North Festival's Maia Debut

The Porto Brief — Week of 7 June 2026: São João Lands a €800k Programme With a 12-Minute Aerial Show, STCP Strikes a Five-Union Wage Deal, the Leixões Swing Bridge Goes Offline for 90 Days From 15 June, and The Cure Closes North Festival's Maia Debut

São João 2026 unveils a €800k programme, STCP signs its first all-union deal since 2018, the Leixões swing bridge goes offline for a 90-day rótula swap, and The Cure headlines North Festival's first Maia edition — plus TGV and Campanhã head to public consultation.
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