Unicef's Regional Director for West and Central Africa congratulated the government for protecting children's rights, especially in the area of immunisation, but emphasised challenges related to the quality of education and the violence against children

The PM said he was concerned about the waterfront redevelopment work in the capital after identifying "many defects" that will require adjustments and additional funding that have not yet been secured

The government has decided to increase airport taxes to €220 from December, with exemptions for categories such as children under 2 and transit passengers

The Environment minister praised Portugal's initiative to swap debt for environmental projects, admitting that the burden of debt has made it difficult to mitigate climate change in the country