Leonel Simões
- Jun 12
SIRESP president rejects favouritism claims over 94,000-euro contract as parliamentary hearing airs dispute
Major-General Paulo Viegas Nunes told a Portuguese parliamentary committee that the 94,000-euro contract awarded to a former colleague’s firm was justified by its NATO and EU certifications, while ex-official António Pombeiro repeated warnings of a ‘tarnished’ management record.
- May 26
Portuguese minister rejects SIRESP scandal as emails contradict his version of deputy's resignation
Internal Affairs Minister Luís Neves insists Paulo Viegas Nunes is 'the right person' to lead Portugal's emergency communications network, but leaked correspondence shows his deputy resigned over alleged irregularities — directly contradicting the government's account.
