The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has confirmed that the Regional elections will be scheduled, in principle, at the end of September.
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Two people - a woman aged in her 20's and another woman in her 40's, both Portuguese nationals died, and another two people were seriously injured this morning at the Ismaeli Centre in Lisbon after a man attacked worshippers with a knife.
Army officials have confirmed that José Freitas, a 25-year-old Second Sergeant, who died on Sunday in a firearm accident at the Santa Margarida Military Field, Santarém, was born in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Madeira.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, refused today to comment on the constitution of the new government led by António Costa, but stressed that he would make different choices if he were prime minister.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who returns to the mainland today, took advantage of the good weather this morning by diving into the sea and enjoyed a quiet swim before attending today's Portugal Day Parade.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, arrived in Madeira this afternoon, on what has been described his longest visit to date.
While inspecting the renovation work at the Botanical Garden, the President of Madeira, confirmed that although the first major audience participative event to take place this year will be the Flower Festival procession, usual events such as summer festivals and festivals in general will be prohibited.
A private lunch brought together the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the President of the Regional Government of Madeira at Quinta Vigia today.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has accepted an invitation for the Mayor of Santana, Dinarte Fernandes, to visit the parish when it is safe to travel. On hearing the news, the Mayor said "it is, in fact, a source of pride. Above all, it provides an opportunity for us to discuss the various aspects of the parish, as well as feel that we are valued by the Republic of Portugal."
The controversy surrounding the International Business Centre of Madeira (IBC) continues to dominate Ana Gomes visit to Madeira in support of her being a candidate for the presidential elections.
Madeira's PSD party representative at the Assembly of the Republic recently stated that the new 'Sea Law' reinforces Madeira's autonomy.
Despite the rain, the President of Portugal ended his stay on Porto Santo with a swim in the sea.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, stressed today that regional autonomy is “one of the happiest and most fruitful achievements of democratic Portugal, and that it is an element of national cohesion that heals conflicts instead of fostering them.