24 Mar, 16:10··

Lisbon Chamber Head Suspended Over Christmas Lights

The Secretary-General of the Lisbon City Council has been suspended from his duties following an investigation into the controversial Christmas lights display. A judge ordered a €100,000 bail for the administrator of Castros, the company involved, and suspended the president of the Union of Commerce and Services. This scandal raises questions about municipal corruption and procurement practices in Lisbon.

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