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Today in the news: Legionella skyrockets; Was the crime in Alcobaça passion-driven?

Good morning! As the week nears its end, the news remains relentless, covering topics from crime to health on multiple fronts. National newspapers are reporting on various issues.

The Correio da Manhã details an incident involving a businessman who was shot dead on Wednesday in Alcobaça. The headline states: “Construction entrepreneur shot dead: Killer surrenders to authorities.”

Meanwhile, the Diário de Notícias highlights: “Locum doctors. Hospitals urge dialogue with the Government to prevent emergency department strikes.” The article notes that over a thousand professionals are ready to halt emergency services in anticipation of new legislation, which was expected to be a topic in the Council of Ministers.

On health matters, the Jornal de Notícias reports on Legionella, noting that the “number of cases is the highest in the last decade.” Additionally, concerning the crime in Alcobaça, the publication mentions that the perpetrator arranged a meeting with the victim, suspecting an affair with his wife, before committing the murder.

Today’s Visão features a special on Bangladesh, a country that has become a controversial topic due to its depiction by the Chega party and associated campaign posters. The first page reads: “Who fears Bangladesh? The truth about the people and country targeted by the radical right’s xenophobic and anti-immigration rhetoric.”

Stay informed with the complete list of headlines below, as well as the covers in the gallery above.

Visão

– “Who fears Bangladesh? The truth about the people and country targeted by the radical right’s xenophobic and anti-immigration rhetoric”

– “COP30. The Amazon’s cry to save the planet”

Público

– “Automatic pension increase surpasses inflation but is the lowest since 2023”

– “Locum doctors. Hospitals urge dialogue with the Government to prevent emergency department strikes”

– “Inauguration. Pedro Duarte: ‘May Porto never cease to be Porto'”

– “Climate. Disagreements weaken the European Union at COP30”

– “USA. Mamdani makes history as democrats regain ground”

– “Champions League. Benfica squandered everything against Bayer and is almost out of the competition”

– “Interview with Cura Mariano. State spends more than 750 euros per day on a ‘dignified’ courtroom for adjudicating judges”

Jornal de Notícias

– “Number of Legionella cases is the highest in the last decade”

– “Benfica 0-1 Leverkusen. Champions slipping away”

– “Vila Real. Training of the first 40 doctors expected to start in 2026”

– “Alcobaça. Sets meeting with neighbor and kills him out of jealousy”

– “Pedro Duarte envisions ‘a happy, safe city where one lives without fear'”

– “Severe weather. Floods close Porto’s oldest church”

– “Douro. EDP has to pay 335 million for dam transactions”

– “New York shifts left and elects a socialist ‘mayor'”

– “FC Porto. Benfica president ‘in the pocket’ of Sporting. Villas-Boas on the offensive ahead of the European challenge”

– “Braga. Warriors host Genk with the ambition to maintain a perfect European record”

Diário de Notícias

– “Locum doctor legislation was expected in the Council of Ministers, but wasn’t”

– “Belém do Pará. New spaces and old problems at Lula’s stubborn COP”

– “Exclusive pre-publication. Gouveia e Melo on the NHS: ‘Too many princes and principalities’ and ‘easy prey for established interests'”

– “United States. The fight for affordable living costs seems to be key to democratic success”

– “Report. Amnesty International warns: the right to abortion is targeted by a ‘transnational movement'”

– “Interview. ‘No digressions’: What it was like to govern with Cavaco Silva, according to Miguel Cadilhe”

– “Operation Marquês. Order says refusal to extend deadline for public defender to review the case is unacceptable”

– “Tiago Bettencourt. ‘If I started making the music I do now, it would be more alternative in terms of audience'”

– “MotoGP. Álex Márquez aims Miguel Oliveira at the Superbikes title in 2026”

Correio da Manhã

– “Crime in Alcobaça. Construction businessman shot dead”

– “Benfica 0 B. Leverkusen 1. Benfica sinks in Champions”

– “Controversy. Villas-Boas attacks Rui Costa on the eve of elections”

– “Sporting. Hjulmand leaves Italians impressed”

– “Playing today. FC Porto and Sp. Braga with Europa League ambitions”

– “Zohran Mamdani. Left-wing Muslim immigrant conquers New York”

– “Dam business. EDP required to pay 335 million to the treasury”

– “Court-designated attorney has yet to speak with the defendant: ‘If I were Sócrates, I’d be worried'”

– “Vaz das Neves. José Veiga’s case compromises the magistrate”

– “Software scam. Hacker steals 700,000 euros”

– “Storm. Over 150,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours”

Negócios

– “Populism is combated ‘with elections’, says Fukuyama”

– “‘We all distrust each other and thus created [in public services] an infernal and labyrinthine system’. Gonçalo Matias, Deputy Minister and State Reform”

– “‘We still have a very rigid and dual labor market and still have low quality public expenditure’. Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, Minister of State and Finance”

– “Dams. Justice demands 335 million from Movhera and EDP, strengthening the IMI collection”

– “Media. Impresa seeks control and only sells 33% to Italian MFE”

– “Technology. Feedzai ensures the digital euro’s security in France”

O Jornal Económico

– “Expensive rents reduce office demand”

– “More income, less liabilities and TV rights”

– “Horta Osório accumulates roles in banking in France and Poland”

– “Mamdani shifts New York to the left and challenges Trump”

– “Changing Media Markt to Darty involved a five million investment”

– “Second Serve already connects a thousand customers for second-hand furniture”

– “Germany bets on a relationship with Angola”

– “Tariffs. US Supreme Court to assess legality”

– “Impairments and lower sales decrease EDP profit by 12%”

– “Advancing complementary pension coverage”

O Jogo

– “Utrecht-FC Porto 17H45. Farioli turns the page. Coach calls for total focus, avoiding the current Portuguese football controversy”

– “Borja Sainz on the decisive goal against Braga: ‘Everyone in this group is important'”

– “André Villas-Boas targets Rui Costa. ‘Sporting has long had the Benfica president in their pocket'”

– “Benfica 0-1 Leverkusen. Schick uncovered”

– “Dahl’s error penalizes a very wasteful Eagles team”

– “‘Very satisfied with the performance, very frustrated with the result’ – José Mourinho”

– “Braga-Genk 20H00. Leadership under test. Warriors aim to maintain an impeccable UEFA record”

– “Carlos Vicens. ‘We fight for victory in every challenge'”

– “Sporting. New record for Rui Silva. Reached a personal best number of saves in a game: 8”

– “Rui Borges and Hjulmand make headlines in Italy”

A Bola

– “Benfica 0-1 Leverkusen. Night of waste. Fourth defeat in four Champions games”

– “Reds miss goal after goal. Germans capitalize on Dahl’s misfortune for first win in the competition”

– “‘Dahl will start against Casa Pia’, says José Mourinho”

– “‘Rui Costa is a builder, not one to shy away from problems’, Humberto Coelho, vice-presidential candidate”

– “Utrecht-FC Porto 17H45. ‘The challenge with SC Braga was physically demanding and we need to manage’ – Francesco Farioli”

– “Zaidu confirmed in the eleven”

– “‘Sporting has the Benfica president in their pocket’. André Villas-Boas provokes rivals”

– “SC Braga-Genk 20H00. ‘We are growing’, Carlos Vicens”

– “Sporting. Hjulmand impressed in Italy. Juventus’ interest in the Dane remains”

Record

– “Benfica 0-1 B. Leverkusen. Not like this Dahl. 4 losses in 4 games and qualification in jeopardy. Swede’s assist hands victory to the Germans”

– “Mourinho. ‘My heart aches. Dahl will play against Casa Pia’, ‘I’m very frustrated but very pleased with our style of play'”

– “Sporting. Quaresma on the right. Rui Borges prepares a change in the Azores”

– “Utrecht-FC Porto. ‘Sporting has Rui Costa in their pocket’, Villas-Boas attacks again”

– “Veríssimo’s report accuses. VAR system unplugged during halftime”

– “Farioli takes a stand. ‘I agree with every word of the statement'”

– “Sp. Braga-Genk. ‘Let’s polish the team’, Vicens aims to continue a strong campaign”

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