Today's announcement: SIS unveils records pertaining to File Number FP-25
Friday, May 30: Today's Top Headlines
The Portuguese newspapers shine a light on a variety of pressing issues today. Expresso reports on the preparation of SIS to disclose secret documents related to the FP-25, while the Doctor received €715,000 for operating 497 patients, and Gouveia e Melo embarks on a journey from Mozambique to the bottom of the sea.
Nascer do Sol brings Cavaco's opposition to constitutional review to the forefront. On the other hand, the Newspaper of Ideas reveals that a company within the fireworks cartel had a 'mole' in the Civil Aviation Authority.
Público highlights Novo Banco's hints at offering tax discounts to potential buyers, and the Morning Post raises suspicions of manipulation to boost competition prices, with the nephew of a minister benefiting from a win of 16 million. Another helicopter cartel company is reported to have made 40 million in one day by Jornal de Notícias.
Suspicions of price manipulation in competitions and tremendous wins for a minister's relative, as well as significant earnings for the helicopter cartel company, remain prominent topics in the headlines.
Expresso:- SIS ready to unveil secret FP-25 documents- Doctor earned €715,000 for operating 497 patients- Gouveia e Melo: From Mozambique to the depths of the sea towards Belém- Lisbon Metro projects unearth convent ceiling, amphorae, and cannonballs- Vila Nova de Gaia leads tourism growth- Poland at the polls, on YouTube, and in an extreme-right bar- Dispute over Africa between EU, USA, and China- Fernando Santos: MP drops crime. Social Security and Tax advance- AIMA has already analyzed pending requests- Tax on technologies- Fake news about Russian attack on blackout day
Nascer do Sol:- Cavaco opposes constitutional review- The need for a constitutional review, by Mário Amorim Lopes- Chega's proposals exceed red lines in many countries- Presidental: Passos Coelho will not support Marques Mendes- Socialist Party: Internal campaign to support mayors- Sale of Novobanco to Spain worries- Social Security: Growth in spending outpaced increase in revenue- Housing Special: Impacts of the change to the soil law- Hackers can now gain access to computer systems serving the state- Exclusive: The whole story of how Russian spies obtained Portuguese nationality- Celebrity Scam: Celebrities used in social media scams- Aviation: TAP is the company with the highest delay rate in the EU- David de Witt: 'The last ten years of Rembrandt's life are very sad'- Ana Maria Magalhães and Isabel Alcada: A literary adventure of success
Público:- Novo Banco suggests tax discounts to attract buyers- Gouveia e Melo: 'We need a different President'- Indictment: Montenegro refuses to make a constitutional review- Immigrants: 170,000 cases have disappeared due to a lack of response- Firefighter Cartel: Financier of Chega accused in the helicopter cartel case- Exhibition: 30 foreign perspectives on the Portugal of PREC
Correio da Manhã:- Competition price manipulation suspicions: Minister's relative wins 16 million- Leitaõ Amaro's relative in business with the Air Force- Justice Investigates: Corruption in public contracts for firefighting helicopters- Surgeries in SNS: Government raises 'turbo-doctors' bonus- New Executive: Montenegro nominated; "Constitutional Review is not a priority"- Refusal of 70 million: Sporting demands more money to sell Gyokeres- War in football: Big clubs push for changes in refereeing- Presidential: Gouveia e Melo presents presidential candidacy with promise to unite Portuguese- Cybercrime: Network steals 450,000 euros by cloning bank cards- Europride: Lisbon City Council pays 175,000 euros for 'gay' party- Queluz: PSP catches 257 immigrants living in closed center
Jornal de Notícias:- Helicopter cartel company makes 40 million in a day- Montenegro nominated admits negotiating but rules out agreements and constitutional review- Gouveia e Melo: "I feel it's my duty to act." Grandstand Presidential Candidate Presents Himself as 'Stable', 'Reliable', and Different from Marcelo- Fair: Girl attacked by dog inside school- Paredes: Students work towards discovering new antibiotics- Palestine: Netanyahu agrees to US ceasefire proposal- FC Porto: Villas-Boas accuses Varandas of forcing referees- European Under-17: Selection defeats Italy, advances to final
Diário de Notícias:- Company from fireworks cartel had 'mole' in Civil Aviation Authority- Health: If all 585 vacancies launched in SNS were filled, almost a million users would have a family doctor- Presidential: Gouveia e Melo explains his stance as 'different' from Marcelo- Government: Montenegro, nominated prime minister, seeks dialogue with everyone, but without agreements- National Security Office: "The biggest threat we face is disinformation"- Rui Cardoso: "If they don't do what the country demands, in the next elections, Chega will win"- Criolo: "I hope that one day immigrant will just be an adjective for someone from another territory, not someone less"- Wine: Portugal loses 50,000 hectares of vineyards in a decade
Negócios:- Tax breaks cost a staggering 216 million more than anticipated- Luxury products signal a crisis: From hair to lipsticks- Automobile: BYD aims to be the leader in Portugal this year- Interest rates: Lower Euribor slows savings and makes credits more accessible- Energy: Nuclear power should not be a taboo, claims director-general leader- Struggling with Poverty: What it takes away from children
Jornal Económico:- Mota closes nearly half a billion euros in contracts; targets Brazil- The Empire of Chickens, Ducks, and Turkeys: Twin brothers José António and António José dos Santos built a 35-company group that made a billion euros in 2024—even Afghanistan is a customer- Arms company targeted by searches due to corruption suspicion allegations- "We don't need Spain's energy, but help with prices," states Paulo Carmona- BPI becomes the largest bank if it purchases Novobanco- "For Putin, Russia is a modern democracy," says Michel Eltchaninoff- 14 of the 27 EU countries requested the suspension of the Schengen Agreement- Benfica: Renato decides to leave the team; Decision is made; Performance at Jamor was pleasing, but recurring injuries dictate departure from the center- Woman of Matheus reveals death threats and hate messages- Winger, Quenda, Maxi, Sporting SAD can face disciplinary action; Club also complains about Gyokeres and Hjulmand- Sporting: Kochorashvili was already in Lisbon- FC Porto: Villas-Boas battles rivals and leaders of the FPF and Liga- Euro U17: Italy 2 Portugal 2—Selection prepares for final against France
A Bola:- Open war: André Villas-Boas attacks Frederico Varandas and Rui Costa- Benfica: Di María confirmed for Club World Cup and... Rosario Central- Reds express their displeasure towards Matheus Reis, Quenda, Hjulmand, and Gyokeres- Rui Costa is considering advancing to October elections- Sporting: Rui Borges insists on the continuation of Matheus Reis- Brazilian Woman exposes death threats; Announces departure of Di María- CD installs processes against three players- Tennis: Henrique Rocha advances in Roland Garros- Euro U17: Portugal advances to the final- Italy: Sérgio Conceição leaves Milan; Speculations about Lazio involvement- Interview: "I want to win the Champions League with Sporting," says Kiko Costa- Basketball: Benfica in the league final
O Jogo:- FC Porto: AVB criticizes the climate of tension between the big clubs; Asks for a firm hand from Proença- Statements by Rui Costa are deemed serious and raise suspicions- Varandas condemns institutions with arrogance and hypocrisy- FPF watches passively as conflict escalates- Sporting: Incident with Belotti and social networks can result in disciplinary action for Matheus Reis, Maxi, and Quenda; Wife of the Brazilian denounces death threats- Benfica announces farewell of Di María; Argentine set to join Rosario Central after the Club World Cup- Real Madrid and Sporting have reportedly exchanged documents for the purchase of Carreras- Braga: Salvador raises the bar; Abrupt speech on taking office- Selection: U17 in the final of the European Championship; Semi-final with Italy determined through penalties; France awaits in the final- Italy: Sérgio Conceição leaves Milan; May go to Lazio- Tennis: Henrique Rocha adds consecutive victories; Continues Roland Garros run
Additional Information:
- The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) has launched a significant operation named "Torre de Controlo," carrying out searches at 28 locations, including residences, company headquarters, accounting firms, and public bodies across several districts. The investigation concerns suspected crimes such as active and passive corruption, qualified fraud, abuse of power, influence trafficking, criminal association, and qualified tax fraud. More than 140 inspectors, 45 experts, prosecutors, and other authorities are involved, and the Força Aérea (Portuguese Air Force) has been specifically mentioned.
- Former Prime Minister Luís Montenegro resigned in March amid conflict of interest allegations. Despite criticisms from opposition parties, Montenegro managed to secure an expanded majority in the Assembly during the May 18 elections, even amid economic uncertainty and looming threats of recession.
- The Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) de Gaia/Espinho has been under investigation by the Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde (IGAS) for approximately a year, but the IGAS has only recently made the probe public. Rui Guimarães, former president of ULS Gaia-Espinho, maintains that he acted legally and with proper authorization from the then Minister of Health Marta Temido in 2022.
Público: The ongoing "Torre de Controlo" operation by the Polícia Judiciária dilates further, revealing potential involvement of the Portuguese Air Force in suspected crimes such as corruption and tax fraud.
Correio da Manhã: The operation "Torre de Controlo" uncovers allegations of corruption and fraud within public contracts for firefighting helicopters, raising questions about integrity in the midst of general-news, crime, and politics.
