I. EDITORIAL – UPDATE OF THE VALUE OF SPECIFIC DEDUCTIONS FOR PERSONAL INCOME TAX; AUTHORISATION TO REPEAL THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTION ON LOCAL ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES
The month of August was characterised, in legislative terms, by the publication of Law no. 32/2024, of August 7, which updated the value of specific deductions for personal income tax, amending the respective Code, and by the publication of Law no. 35/2024, of August 7, which authorised the government to revoke the extraordinary contribution on local accommodation properties, to set the coefficient of ageing applicable to local accommodation establishments for the purposes of assessing municipal property tax, and to remove tax obstacles to geographical mobility for work reasons.
Also noteworthy on the legislative level, are:
- Law no. 38/2024, of August 7, which increases electricity consumption subject to the reduced rate, amending the Value Added Tax Code;
- Decree-Law no. 49/2024 of August 8, which establishes the rules for the provision of digital services by the Public Administration;
- Decree-Law no. 50-B/2024, of 23 August, which creates an extraordinary pension supplement.
Whitin the scope of case law, the month of July is highlighted by the Judgement of the Constitutional Court no. 582/2024, 22 August, Case no. 775/2024, in which it was decided: "To dismiss the present complaint, confirming the single decision that did not find unconstitutional did not deem unconstitutional the rule taken from Article 400 no. 1 (f) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to the effect that an appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice is not admissible against judgements handed down on appeal by the courts confirming a decision of the first instance and imposing a prison sentence of no more than 8 years.”
Finally, in Miscellaneous, we highlight the approval by the Council of Ministers on 22 August of the Decree-Law amending the legal framework for the operation of local accommodation establishments.
II. LEGISLATION
Law no. 32/2024, of August 7: Updates the value of specific deductions for personal income tax, amending the respective Code.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15200/0000200003.pdf
Law no. 33/2024, of August 7: Amendment to the Personal Income Tax Code.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15200/0000400005.pdf
Law no. 34/2024, of August 7: Amends the Personal Income Tax Code.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15200/0000600008.pdf
Law no. 35/2024, of August 7: Authorises the government to revoke the extraordinary contribution on local accommodation properties, as well as to set the coefficient of ageing applicable to local accommodation establishments for the purposes of assessing municipal property tax, and to remove tax obstacles to geographical mobility for work reasons.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15200/0000900010.pdf
Law no. 38/2024, of August 7: Increases electricity consumption subject to the reduced rate, amending the Value Added Tax Code.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15200/0001500016.pdf
Decree-Law no. 49/2024, of August 8: Establishes the rules for the provision of digital services by the Public Administration.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15300/0000200005.pdf
Ordinance no. 181/2024/1, of August 8: Third amendment to the Specific Regulation for the Innovation and Digital Transition Thematic Area.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15300/0001500124.pdf
Decree-Law no. 50/2024, of August 13: Extends until March 31 2025 the transitional regime for the granting of the social mobility allowance.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15600/0000200003.pdf
Declaration of Rectification no. 31/2024/1, of August 19: Rectifies Council of Ministers Resolution no. 86/2024, of 9 July, which approves measures that improve citizens' access to public entities that provide face-to-face services to the public.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15900/0000500005.pdf
Ordinance no. 189/2024/1, of August 19: Proceeds with the third amendment to Ordinance no. 295-A/2018, of November 2.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/15900/0000600007.pdf
Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 107/2024, of August 21: Authorises the granting of support to rail freight operators to encourage environmental sustainability and transport by rail.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16100/0000700008.pdf
Declaration of Rectification no. 32/2024/1, of August 21: Rectifies Decree-Law no. 48-A/2024, of July 25, which exempts the purchase of their own permanent home by young people up to the age of 35 from municipal property transfer tax and stamp tax, by amending the Municipal Property Transfer Tax Code and the Stamp Tax Code.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16100/0001100011.pdf
Ordinance no. 189-A/2024/1, of August 23: Updating of the CO2 emissions surcharge.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16302/0000200003.pdf
Decree-Law no. 50-B/2024 of August 23: Creates an extraordinary pension supplement.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16303/0000200004.pdf
Ordinance no. 195/2024/1, of August 28: Amends and republishes the ordinance approving the official model of the Monthly Stamp Tax Declaration and the respective instructions for filling it in.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16600/0000900015.pdf
Decree-Law no. 52/2024 of August 30: Creates the Fund for the Acquisition of Cultural Goods.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16800/0000600008.pdf
Decree-Law no. 53/2024 of August 30: Creates the new National Council for Migration and Asylum.
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/1s/2024/08/16800/0000900012.pdf
III. Public Procurement1 [NEW]
Announcement no. 16026/2024, of August 1: Construction Contract for the Residential Structure for the Elderly (ERPI) of the Patronato - Patronato – Parish and Social Centre Santa Mafalda - €5,420,000.00 (AnoGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/148/417978562.pdf
Announcement no. 16027/2024, of August 1: Contract L. Beira Alta - Pampilhosa Station - 2nd Phase (LN) - Execution - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €25,000,000.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/148/417966566.pdf
Announcement no. 16054/2024, of 1 August: Acquisition of IT Services for the Development, Maintenance and Application Support of the SI3 System - Integrated Management of European Funds and Business Intelligence System and Maintenance of Information Systems for the period 2007-2013 (QREN) and 2014-2020 (PT2020) under the responsibility of the current Managing Authorities of Norte 2030, Madeira 2030 and Sustentável 2030 - Northern Regional Coordination and Development Commission, I. P. - €3,025,878.66 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/148/417965083.pdf
Announcement no. 16112/2024, of August 1: Acquisition of the public service of regular collective passenger transport on the island of Faial - Fundo Regional dos Transportes Terrestres, I. P. R. A. - €2,925,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/148/417970072.pdf
Announcement no. 16114/2024, of August 1: Acquisition of the public service of regular collective passenger transport on the island of Graciosa - Fundo Regional dos Transportes Terrestres, I. P. R. A. - €2,550,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/148/417969944.pdf
Announcement no. 16130/2024, of August 2: Social Housing - Guifões Housing Complex - Design and construction - Municipality of Matosinhos - €7,000,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/149/417969782.pdf
Announcement no. 16132/2024, of August 2: Supply, installation and support of the E-Hub platform - Regional Directorate for Communications and Digital Transition - €1,196,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/149/417972413.pdf
Announcement no. 16193/2024, of August 2: Acquisition of 17 Electric Buses, by Lots - Municipality of Viana do Castelo - €7,157,000.00 (AnoGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/149/417971247.pdf
Announcement no. 16194/2024, of August 2: Lot 1 - Refurbishment, Amp and Modernisation of EB da Abelheira - Viana do Castelo, and Lot 2 - Refurbishment and Modernisation of EB Dr. Pedro Barbosa - Viana do Castelo - Municipality of Viana do Castelo - €17,643,219.12 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/149/417975038.pdf
Announcement no. 16244/2024, of August 5: Acquisition of Insurance Services 2025/2028 - Municipality of Matosinhos - €1,098,402.78 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/150/417966493.pdf
Announcement no. 16270/2024, of August 5: Acquisition of Civil Protection Equipment. The procedure is divided into three lots: a) Lot 1: Acquisition of 11 operational support vehicles; b) Lot 2: Acquisition of 11 interchangeable modules; c) Lot 3: Acquisition of 1 vessel for reconnaissance, rescue, transport and aquatic support. - Médio Tejo Intermunicipal Community - €4,000,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/150/417980416.pdf
Announcement no. 16285/2024, of August 5: Acquisition of IT Services for the Development, Maintenance and Application Support of the SI3 System - Integrated Management of European Funds and Business Intelligence System and Maintenance of Information Systems for the period 2007-2013 (QREN) and 2014-2020 (PT2020) under the responsibility of the current Managing Authorities of Norte 2030, Madeira 2030 and Sustentável 2030 - Northern Regional Coordination and Development Commission, I. P. - €3,025,878.86 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/150/417986298.pdf
Announcement no. 16300/2024, of August 5: (DAG) Acquisition of Evolutionary and Corrective Maintenance Services for the Sonho V1 System (Integrated Hospital Information System) (20240281) - SPMS – Shared Services of the Ministry of Health, E. P. E. E. - €1,214,810.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/150/417987537.pdf
Announcement no. 16304/2024, of August 5: Leixões Line-Modernisation-Execution Contract - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €32,000,000.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/150/417987301.pdf
Announcement no. 16305/2024, of August 5: Contract for the "Construction of the Campus 2 Student Residence" - Polytechnic Institute of Porto - €6,113,900.44 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/150/417985909.pdf
Announcement no. 16381/2024, of August 6: Contract for the Refurbishment and Expansion of the Ferreiras Integrated Basic School - Municipality of Albufeira - €4,943,887.89 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/151/417991505.pdf
Announcement no. 16534/2024, of August 7: Contract for the construction of the Baixo Vouga Lagoon Primary Defence System - Intermunicipal Community of the Aveiro Region - €24,500,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/152/417992153.pdf
Announcement no. 16573/2024, of August 7: CPI 35/24 - acquisition of licensing and support services for the Google Cloud and Maps platform, in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) modality - EMEL - Empresa Municipal de Mobilidade e Estacionamento de Lisboa, E. M., S. A. - €2,130,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/152/417991887.pdf
Announcement no. 16576/2024, of August 7: Design-Build Contract for the Galeão Housing Complex - Municipality of Loures - €10,338,500.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/152/417987553.pdf
Announcement no. 16618/2024, of August 8: Proc. 37/DCH/2024 - PRR - Architectural Requalification Bairro de São Marçal (29 buildings), Carnaxide, Oeiras - Municipality of Oeiras - €8,278,565.43 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/153/417987391.pdf
Announcement no. 16619/2024, of August 8: Hardware Acquisition - 2024 - Lot 1 to 12 - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €1,210,150.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/153/417997824.pdf
Announcement no. 16624/2024, of August 8: Expansion and Requalification of the João Pedro de Andrade School in Ponte de Sor - Execution of earthworks, indirect foundations, reinforced concrete, metal structure, roofing, masonry, stonework, metalwork, cladding, carpentry, metalwork, water, wastewater, rainwater, fire, fire safety, electrical installations, telecommunications and HVAC. - Municipality of Ponte de Sor - €7,057,717.02 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/153/417994308.pdf
Announcement no. 16711/2024, of August 9: Extension of the Padre José Agostinho Rodrigues Primary and Secondary School - Alter do Chão Municipality - €4,986,961.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/154/418009398.pdf
Announcement no. 16754/2024, of August 9: Design-construction of a 48-home building in Rua da Prosela, Vila Nova da Telha - Operation 1st SIGA Right no. 63125 – Municipal Space - Urban Renewal and Property Management, E. M., S. A. - €7,093,500.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/154/418001726.pdf
Announcement no. 16761/2024, of August 9: Public Procurement with publication of a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the Remodelling and Expansion of the Pico Slaughterhouse - Food and Agricultural Markets Institute, I. P. R. A. - €5,699,070.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/154/417999152.pdf
Announcement no. 16829/2024, of August 12: Lot 1 - Rehab, Amp and Modernisation of EB da Abelheira - Viana do Castelo, and Lot 2 - Rehab and Modernisation of EB Dr. Pedro Barbosa - Viana do Castelo - Municipality of Viana do Castelo - €17,643,219.12 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/155/418003395.pdf
Announcement no. 16836/2024, of August 12: Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licensing services, Microsoft Azure services and the provision of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support services - National Communications Authority - €5,401,592.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/155/418006813.pdf
Announcement no. 16859/2024, of August 12: Acquisition of Transport Services by Lots for Students with Specific Individual Needs, Residents in the Municipality of Maia, for a period of up to 36 Months (with a break during school breaks) - Procedure no. 621/2024 - Municipality of Maia - €1,291,152.06 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/155/418011819.pdf
Announcement no. 16867/2024, of August 12: Purchase of Services - IP Group Health Insurance for the 2025 Annuity - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €2,458,005.46 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/155/418012337.pdf
Announcement no. 16868/2024, of August 12: Contract "EN10, KM118+560, Marechal Carmona Bridge - Rehabilitation and Structural Reinforcement" - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €22,000,000.00 (AnGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/155/418012037.pdf
Announcement no. 16869/2024, of August 12: Contract EN211 - Variant between Quintã and Mesquinhata - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €18,000,000.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/155/418012183.pdf
Announcement no. 16962/2024, of August 13: Construction of a building for a Health Centre - Municipality of Batalha - €4,825,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/156/418009405.pdf
Announcement no. 17020/2024, of August 13: Contract for the Construction of a Nursery and Education Centre Building - O Nosso Sonho - Cooperativa de Ensino e Solidariedade Social, C. R. L. - €2,680,984.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/156/418021522.pdf
Announcement no. 17039/2024, of August 14: EN108/EN321-2 - Link from Baião to Ponte de Ermida - 1st Phase - Lodão / Ponte De Ermida. Requalification - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €3,700,000.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/157/418022802.pdf
Announcement no. 17109/2024, of August 14: Contract L. Minho - Nine - Viana - Levelling - Execution - Infraestruturas de Portugal, S. A. - €30,000,000.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/157/418017692.pdf
Announcement no. 17147/2024, of August 16: Acquisition of legal services to support the Presidency and Services of ISEG – Institute of Economics and Management - €200,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/158/418028692.pdf
Announcement no. 17226/2024, of August 16: Design-build contract for the refurbishment of the Aveiro Youth Hostel, under the direct management of Movijovem - Movijovem - Mobilidade Juvenil - Limited Liability Public Interest Cooperative - €1,553,400.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/158/418030002.pdf
Announcement no. 17236/2024, of August 16: Generic Contract for the Requalification of Green Spaces - Municipality of Cascais - €11,429,386.03 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/158/418026991.pdf
Announcement no. 17262/2024, of August 19: Construction Contract for the "Steam Education Center | School of Education - PRR IMPULSO" - Polytechnic Institute of Porto - €3,306,300.79 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/159/418032036.pdf
Announcement no. 17276/2024, of August 19: Contract for the Refurbishment and Expansion of the Fernando Lopes Graça Secondary School - Municipality of Cascais - €8,576,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/159/418030343.pdf
Announcement no. 17286/2024, of August 19: Design-build contract for the Palace Visconde de Cidraes student residence, located at Rua 5 de Outubro, in Portalegre - Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre - €4,200,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/159/418032182.pdf
Announcement no. 17303/2024, of August 19: PO 513/2024 - Escola EB 2,3/S de Arcos de Valdevez - Construction of a building for artistic teaching - Municipality of Arcos de Valdevez - € 1,980,495.67 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/159/418033381.pdf
Announcement no. 17344/2024, of August 20: Requalification and Expansion of the Ílhavo Health Centre - Ílhavo Municipality - €4,160,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418032911.pdf
Announcement no. 17345/2024, of August 20: Requalification and Expansion of the Gafanha da Nazaré Health Extension - Ílhavo Municipality - €3,960,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418032474.pdf
Announcement no. 17356/2024, of August 20: PRR/FUNDO AMBIENTAL - Public Work contracts at the Aveiro DIC and Leiria DIC – Judicial Police - €1,123,029.30 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418032506.pdf
Announcement no. 17378/2024, of August 20: Requalification of Penafiel Southeast Basic School - Municipality of Penafiel - €3,052,116.85 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418036054.pdf
Announcement no. 17399/2024, of August 20: Requalification of the Padre António Lourenço Farinha Basic School - Municipality of Sertã - €1,803,122.07 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418038144.pdf
Announcement no. 17401/2024, of August 20: Requalification and Modernisation of EB 2/3 Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho, in the Parish of Moreira - Municipality of Maia - €1,126,562.19 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418037731.pdf
Announcement no. 17404/2024, of August 20: Requalification and Modernisation of Moimenta da Beira Primary and Secondary School - Municipality of Moimenta da Beira - €4,512,511.16 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/160/418038922.pdf
Announcement no. 17422/2024, of August 21: Construction Contract for the Citizen's Bureau - Cartaxo Municipality - €1,950,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/161/418039676.pdf
Announcement no. 17515/2024, of August 22: Affordable housing - Construction of building lot 1 in Rua Adelino Semedo Barata, Carapalha neighbourhood in Castelo Branco. - Municipality of Castelo Branco - €2,231,109.28 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/162/418042648.pdf
Announcement no. 17578/2024, of August 22: Refurbishment of Figueiró dos Vinhos secondary school and urban structure surrounding the school - Municipality of Figueiró dos Vinhos - €3,873,110.11 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/162/418048301.pdf
Announcement no. 17582/2024, of August 22: Construction of a Residential Structure for the Elderly, Day Centre and Home Support - Cultural and Recreational Welfare Association of Lourinha and Nossa Senhora da Piedade - €3,900,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/162/418046163.pdf
Announcement no. 17584/2024, of August 22: Rehabilitation of the Dr. Daniel de Matos Primary and Secondary School - Municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares - €6,698,816.95 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/162/418032288.pdf
Announcement no. 17601/2024, of August 23: Requalification of Aljustrel Secondary School - Municipality of Aljustrel - €4,531,760.56 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/163/418048359.pdf
Announcement no. 17625/2024, of August 23: Refurbishment of building and adaptation for GNR post - Municipality of Sousel - €1,154,196.27 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/163/418048318.pdf
Announcement no. 17682/2024, of August 23: 24.DF.02_B - Acquisition of health insurance services - TRATOLIXO – Solid Wate Treatment, EIM - €1,546,954.56 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/163/418042056.pdf
Announcement no. 17696/2024, of August 23: Requalification and Refurbishment of the Mondim de Basto Health Centre in accordance with the specifications set out in the Procedure Programme and Specifications. - Municipality of Mondim de Basto - €1,119,000.00 (GovYear)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/163/418051988.pdf
Announcement no. 17708/2024, of August 26: Acquisition of Technological Infrastructure for the Informatics CTE - Association for the Promotion of Vocational Education in Beira Transmontana – Trancoso Professional School - €1,083,566.69 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/164/418042583.pdf
Announcement no. 17712/2024, of August 26: Requalification of the Concepcionistas Convent – Holy House of Mercy of Angra do Heroísmo - €6,500,000.00 (ComprasPT)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/164/418044049.pdf
Announcement no. 17724/2024, of August 26: Public Procurement with publication of the notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the purchase of insurance services - Municipality of Faro - €1,591,123.38 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/164/418041935.pdf
Announcement no. 17748/2024, of August 26: Acquisition of Insurance Policies for the Municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia - Municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia - €6,401,850.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/164/418041968.pdf
Announcement no. 17812/2024, of August 27: "Construction of the Planalto Slaughterhouse" - Miranda do Douro City Council - €4,644,492.73 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/165/418051444.pdf
Announcement no. 17861/2024, of August 27: Construction of affordable housing - Pampilhosa da Serra - Municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra - € 1,283,690.51 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/165/418059326.pdf
Announcement no. 17910/2024, of August 28: EM-24/00027 - Design / Construction of Serra das Minas School - Municipality of Sintra - € 17,000,000.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418050189.pdf
Announcement no. 17926/2024, of August 28: Rehabilitation of Mestre Martins Correia Primary and Secondary School - Golegã Municipality - € 1,324,142.79 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418063521.pdf
Announcement no. 17934/2024, of August 28: Construction of 51 dwellings – Neighbourhood of Fraternidade - Guarda - Guarda Municipality - € 7,563,802.19 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418051403.pdf
Announcement no. 17944/2024, of August 28: Limited Procurement by Prior Qualification, with publication in the OJEU, for the Establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System for the Acquisition of Medical Grade IT Equipment - SPMS- Ministry of Health Shared Services, E.P.E. - € 1,754,056.80 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418054611.pdf
Announcement no. 17957/2024, of August 28: 35/DRU/2023 - Young Housing Palácio Restani - Queluz de Baixo - Municipality of Oeiras - € 2,166,094.00 (Vortal)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418056523.pdf
Announcement no. 17959/2024, of August 28: Construction of the building to install ComDignitatis - ComDignitatis - Portuguese Association for the Promotion of Human Dignity - € 2,200,000.00 (AnoGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418064753.pdf
Announcement no. 17990/2024, of August 28: Construction and Refurbishment of the Algarve Blue Hub building - Olhão Municipality - € 4,000,000.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/166/418058451.pdf
Announcement no. 18053/2024, of August 29: Contract for the extension of the Quinta do Conde de Portalegre Basic School - Seixal Municipality - € 2,362,832.00 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/167/418067597.pdf
Announcement no. 18089/2024, of August 29: Public works contract for the improvement of the Dr. Manuel Ribeiro Ferreira Primary and Secondary School - Alvaiázere Municipality - € 5,265,187.23 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/167/418069046.pdf
Announcement no. 18127/2024, of August 30: Design-build contract for a residential building in Marmelais - Municipality of Tomar - €1,795,981.02 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/168/418054903.pdf
Announcement no. 18141/2024, of August 30: Contract no. 1/DMMC/DHM/DPH/2024 - Hotel Social de Lisboa - Urgent and Temporary Accommodation Social Response (Process no. 0020/CP/DGES/ND/2024) - Municipality of Lisbon - €1,895,098.62 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/168/418071095.pdf
Announcement no. 18189/2024, of August 30: Acquisition of a grant of hours for specialised support to the DGPAI in the field of forest management and forestry and public procurement. - Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, IP - €149,845.50 (AcinGov)
https://files.diariodarepublica.pt/cp_hora/2024/08/168/418073777.pdf
[1] Public Tenders with a base price of more than €1,000,000.00 (one million euros), except Public Tenders whose object is legal services.
IV. CASE-LAW
IV.1. Court of Justice of the European Union
IV.2. Constitutional Court
Judgement of the Constitutional Court no. 582/2024, 22 August, Case no. 775/2024:
"In view of the above, it is decided:
"To dismiss the present complaint, confirming the single decision that did not find unconstitutional did not deem unconstitutional the rule taken from Article 400 no. 1 (f) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to the effect that an appeal to the Supreme Court of Justice is not admissible against judgements handed down on appeal by the courts confirming a decision of the first instance and imposing a prison sentence of no more than 8 years.”
https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20240582.html
IV.3. Judicial Courts
IV.4. Administrative and Tax Courts
V. BRIEFS
V.1. DOCTRINE
V.1.1. Monographs and Periodicals
Paulo de Sousa Mendes and Rui Soares Pereira, Novos Desafios da Prova Penal - Vol. III, Almedina, August 2024.
Edgar Valles, Atos Notariais dos Advogados e Solicitadores, Almedina, August 2024.
Elisabete Santos, Mário Simões Barata, Luís P. L. Cabral de Oliveira, Noções Fundamentais de Direito para as Ciências Sociais e Humanas, Almedina, August 2024.
Fernando Pereira Rodrigues, Os Meios de Prova em Processo Civil, Almedina, August 2024.
Francisco Mendes Correia, Lições de Direito Bancário, Almedina, August 2024.
João Salazar, Manual do Procedimento por Inadequação de Vínculo e Plataformas Digitais, Almedina, August 2024.
Miguel Pestana de Vasconcelos, A Jurisdição Financeira - A Fiscalização Prévia do Tribunal de Contas, Almedina, August 2024.
Vânia Simões, Lições de Direitos Humanos & Proteção internacional dos Direitos Humanos, Almedina, August 2024.
IV.1.2. Generic Guidelines & Cia
Order of the Secretary of State for Tax Affairs, of 26 August
Subject: New withholding tax tables for income from dependent work and pensions.
V.2. Miscellaneous
V.2.1. Economy, Finance and Taxation
On August 8, the Council of Ministers discussed and approved measures to promote employment, particularly combating youth unemployment.
The following diplomas were also approved:
i. Decree-Law abolishing the Regional Health Administrations;
ii. Decree-Law creating the new National Council for Migration and Asylum, the national advisory body to the government and for strategic debate in the field of national migration and asylum policy;
iii. Draft Decree-Law amending the legal framework for the operation of local accommodation establishments for the hearing of the bodies of the Autonomous Regions of Madeira and the Azores and the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities;
iv. Decree-Law defining the tariffs, tariff income and other values, applying the 2023 values adjusted to the inflation rate, charged under the terms of the concession contracts for multi-municipal water supply and sanitation systems for the year 2024.
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc24/governo/comunicado-do-conselho-de-ministros?i=630
On August 22, the Council of Ministers met to:
- Approved a decree-law creating an extraordinary pension supplement for those receiving lower pensions;
- Approved a Decree-Law that increases the fixed component of the supplement for service and risk in the security forces (National Republican Guard and Public Security Police) by 300 euros, in a phased manner;
- Approved the Decree-Law establishing exceptional and temporary measures in the area of Education, applicable from the 2024/2025 school year, aimed at the schools and subjects most affected by teacher shortages;
- Approved the Decree-Law amending the legal regime for the operation of local accommodation establishments;
- To approve the authorised Decree-Law repealing the extraordinary contribution on properties in local accommodation, as well as setting the coefficient of ageing applicable to local accommodation establishments for the purposes of assessing IMI.
https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc24/governo/comunicado-do-conselho-de-ministros?i=631
V.2.2. Industrial Property
On August 7, the study on legislative measures in response to serious and organised crime against intellectual property (IP), carried out by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), was made available. The study provides a brief summary of the main aspects of the national legislative framework for each of the 27 EU member states
Provisional statistical data on Industrial Property Rights (IPR) applications and grants, updated to July 2024, was released on 13 August:
i. In the first seven months of the year, 538 national invention applications were filed, an increase of 7 per cent on the 503 applications filed in the same period of the previous year;
ii. National Trademarks and Other Distinctive Trade Signs (OSDC) registered 13,280 applications from January to July 2024 (up from 12,958 in the same period in 2023), representing an increase of 2.5 per cent.
iii. The number of objects included in national design applications fell from 550 between January and July 2023 to 418 between January and July 2024, representing a decrease of 24%;
iv. Data from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on Community Design applications in Portugal shows a 41.3 per cent drop, with 623 applications filed in the first seven months of 2023 and 366 in the same period of 2024.
https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/en-gb/INPI-News/Industrial-Property-Rights-January-to-July-2024
On 30 August, the INPI announced that as of 1 September 2024, Romania will be part of the Unitary Patent system. From this date, all European patents with unitary effect will automatically cover Romania. This extension will increase the number of European Union member states participating in the European Patent system with unitary effect to 18.
https://inpi.justica.gov.pt/Noticias-do-INPI/Patente-unitaria-abrange-agora-a-Romenia
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