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Happy International Mother’s Day 2020. Mother’s Day is being celebrated on May 10 this year. The modern Mother’s Day celebration is believed to have begun first in the US when a woman named Anna Jarvis wanted the day to be celebrated in honour of her mother. Now, Mother’s Day is celebrated across various countries. Yes, you cannot thank your mother enough, but on Mother’s Day, take the opportunity to show love and express gratitude towards her for all things she has been doing for you selflessly. You can also make her a card on this occasion. Source: By Tanveer Babar

The Use Of A Mask OR Visor Is Mandatory When Accessing OR Staying In Services And Buildings Serving The Public. Source: www.sef.pt

COVID-19: Current Situation in Portugal - May 02, 2020. Portugal today registered a total of 1023 deaths associated with COVID-19, and 25,190 infected, indicates the epidemiological bulletin released today by the General Directorate of Health. Source:  Directorate-General for Health (DGS)

Payment of contributions during the period of extraordinary support for the reduction of economic activity. During April, the quarterly declaration period for self-employed workers is taking place. In this declaration, the earnings earned in January, February and March 2020, which are used to calculate the contributions for April, May and June 2020, must be indicated. When submitting the quarterly declaration, self-employed workers receive a notification through Direct Social Security (SSDireta), regarding the contributory base that was set for them for the following months, which contains the amount of the expected contribution. Monthly, Social Security determines the amount of the contribution to be paid by the self-employed person and at the same time, a message is sent to the taxpayer Inbox, available at Social Security Direct, informing that a new contributory obligation has been created. The amount of the monthly contribution communicated may be different from the

All You Need to Know About SEF. Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) is the immigration and border service agency of Portugal. They are responsible for the documentation of aliens and foreigners in Portugal. SEF is also responsible for issuing residence permits and  Extending Visas To Foreign Nationals In Portugal . They are a security service within the ministry of internal affairs tasked with border control, preventing and combating crime related to illegal immigration and trafficking of human beings, managing travel documents, investigating asylum procedures and safeguarding internal security. What are the services SEF provides? SEF provides the following services to foreign nationals in Portugal: Issuance and renewal of residence permit; Extension of visas. What is CNAIM? The National Support Centre for Migrant Integration (“Centro Nacional de Apoio à Integração de Migrantes or CNAIM) is the agency that provides various services to immigrant needs

Finance And Conservatories Reopen On Monday By Appointment. Public services, such as tax offices and conservatories, reopen next Monday, but services will be provided by appointment only and the use of a mask will be mandatory, the Government announced. According to the plan, which was put forward by the Government, after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, starting next Monday, the deconcentrated public service counters will reopen. Citizen Stores should only open doors again from June 1st. In these services, the service will be performed by prior appointment and the use of a mask is mandatory. The Council of Ministers has approved Portugal's plan for the transition from a state of emergency, which ends on Saturday, to a state of calamity. Source: The Portugal News

Online TIN (Tax Identification Number) Application For Foreign Citizens And Newborns. The request for the Tax Identification Number (TIN) is now temporarily available online. The measure, taken by the Tax and Customs Authority, came about due to the exceptional situation caused by COVID-19. Foreign citizens no longer need to go to a finance service to apply for a TIN. Thus, while the exceptional situation is in force, requests for TINs by foreign citizens are made through E-Balcão , by a tax representative (citizen residing in Portugal). The request for a TIN for babies, since the Nascer Cidadão spaces have been suspended, can also be done online at E-Balcão . Source: www.eportugal.gov.pt

Segurança Social Payment Dates For Social Benefits In May. Find Out The Payday In order to provide a better service to the citizen, Social Security has a fixed monthly date for the payment of social and family benefits, allowing better planning and safeguarding for beneficiaries, insofar as they know exactly the day on which they receive the allowance. Source:   Segurança Social

Employment Services With Video Conference Service. Announced By IEFP - Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional. As of May, IEFP reinforces alternative channels to face-to-face service and promotes service to job seekers using the video conference platform. In order to facilitate widespread access to the information and services provided by it, IEFP, IP has focused on diversifying its access channels and providing remote services to citizens and entities, namely the IEFP online portal, email and the Information Center. Contact. In continuity with the strategy of modernization of employment services, IEFP, IP implements a new service of distance attendance, through videoconference, which allows communication with its users to be done quickly, reducing time and avoiding travel employment services. The aim of this initiative is to improve the quality of the response to jobseekers, through the development of the technical interventions necessary for their insertion process,

Up To 350 Euros Fines For Those Who Do Not Wear A Mask In Public Transport - Announced By António Costa. António Costa revealed this Thursday in an interview with RTP 1 that there will be fines for those who do not use masks in public transport. Although the use of a mask is mandatory also in schools, shops and in closed spaces with many people, only in public transport will fine be imposed. "We have now established a timetable for what we think is possible, but for each restriction, we lift, the risk of contagion increases. We will reopen the neighbourhood stores, but we will have to wear a mask in public transport, in schools, in shops and in closed places with many people ", warned the prime minister. Regarding the lifting of the state of emergency and the decree of the state of calamity, which starts this Sunday at 0.00, Costa says that the danger has not disappeared, but that Portugal has entered a new phase, in which it will have to live with the CO

Uber Eats Demand Soars Due To COVID-19 Crisis. While much of the world is social-distancing, under quarantine, or in total lockdown due to COVID-19, it appears to have given some business a boost - in Portugal at least. According to a report published at The Information, Uber Eats has seen a sizable surge, in a number of key areas. In addition to increased sales, Uber Eats has reportedly seen a 30% surge in customers signing up for the service and it has received an influx of new drivers as well. Uber’s rideshare business has slowed considerably during the pandemic, and drivers that once engaged exclusively with Uber have now turned to Uber Eats to supplement their income. The increase in Uber Eats ’business isn’t likely to offset the decrease in Uber’s ride-share demand, but it is a glimmer of positivity among mostly bad news lately. Then again, the additional business will possibly increase Uber Eats ’losses. The service reportedly loses money on most orders and

Rules For Establishments That Reopen: Only After 10 Am And With One Person For Every 20 Square Meters. The capacity for commercial and service spaces will be 1 person per 20m2. In a 200m2 store (the largest to reopen), there maybe 10. You cannot wait to be seen inside the hairdresser. The Government published in the Diário da República (electronic) the decree declaring the situation of the calamity in the country from May 4, outlined after the resolution of the Council of Ministers. The order details some rules for the commercial spaces that will be able to remain open - in the case, for example, of “flower selling establishments”, but also grocery stores, kiosks and some other specific commercial points that exceptionally maintained activity - and for those that reopen next Monday, May 4th. This is the case with car stands and bookstores, regardless of the area, but also stores with open doors to the street up to 200m2 and establishments providing personal hygiene services,

President Trump Makes May Day Call To Belém And Congratulates Portuguese Response To Pandemic. US President Donald J Trump has called Portugal’s head of state President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa this May Day afternoon for a “very cordial” discussion on “diverse subjects of bilateral interest”. He took the opportunity to “praise the Portuguese response” says a note on the official site of the Portuguese presidency, and “offer all help that may be considered useful and necessary”. Handling what has become the world’s worst outbreak of the new coronavirus - both in terms of cases (over one million) and deaths (approaching 64,000), Mr Trump appears to have called over matters “of an economic nature and the international situation”. Says the presidential portal: “The two presidents shared the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, the way each of the countries has faced the illness and its propagation”. One subject referred to as “the participation of a Portuguese compan

COVID-19: Current Situation in Portugal - May 01, 2020. Portugal today registered a total of 1007 deaths associated with COVID-19, and 25,351 infected, indicates the epidemiological bulletin released today by the General Directorate of Health. Source:  Directorate-General for Health (DGS)

COVID-19: Defining Plan - General Measures. Presentation of the plan approved by the Council of Ministers on April 30, 2020. Source:  Directorate-General for Health (DGS)

Tips For A Working Muslims In Ramadan. Ramadan, one of the most beloved months in the eyes of Allah (SWT), is almost upon us. Ramadan not only opens doors for countless blessings and rewards but gives each and every believer a chance to establish a deep connection with Allah (SWT) and gain high levels of spirituality. Hence, it is one of the most anticipated months for all Muslims across the globe. However, in this day and age and with the ragingly busy work schedules, it becomes difficult to take full advantage of the Holy month of Ramadan. Despite many efforts, one ends up contributing more time to work hours or household chores than attending to his / her spiritual needs - turning to Allah (SWT), the Fulfiller of all souls. In order to make the most of your Ramadan 2020 , despite busy schedules, you will need to gain a certain level of discipline and dedication to your mission of achieving your spiritual goals on top of your day-to-day living tasks. According to the followi