Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The lack of information and financial literacy can often be the main catalysts for non-compliance and exceeding the law in situations as common and everyday as submitting IRS, contracting credit or failing to meet deadlines for any tax to the Tax Authorities. These situations, in the most extreme cases, may even lead to the attachment of assets and, similarly to an attachment of salary, the IRS reimbursement may also be considered as attachable income, subject to penalty. SUPERCASA Notícias brings you today an informative guide to this situation, helping you on what you should do and how to avoid it. As a rule, IRS attachment is a coercive measure applied by the IRS , which occurs following a tax debt on the part of the taxpayer, and which, according to article 89 of the Code of Tax Procedure and Proceedings, concerns the credits of the executed party resulting from the refund, ex officio review, claim or judicial challenge of any tax act [applied] in the offsetting of his debts collected by the tax administration , due to: Verified defaults in tax obligations; Defaults in the payment of taxes; Late submission of declarations. The objective of the attachment is to effectively recover the debt amounts , for which purpose there is the blocking and eventual sale of the debtors assets. Or, in the specific case, the withholding of amounts that are owed to you, such as IRS reimbursement. How to avoid this situation? The first step, desirable for any citizen, is to fulfil your tax obligations . You should submit, correctly and on time, all the declarations, and always meet the deadlines for payments due. Furthermore, it is important to maintain a good record of compliance with your obligations to the Tax Office, avoiding accumulating debts. If you always proceed with the deliveries and payments on time, besides being rigorous in the information you provide to the guardianship, you will not have any problem! Our advice is to check the IRS refund and be aware of its status. If you notice any irregularities, you can and should contest the situation, avoiding that it extends into more serious procedures. What to do if IRS garnishment becomes a reality? In the worst-case scenario, if there is in fact a failure on your part regarding any of the situations described above, it is important to act immediately to minimise the impact of this measure. Firstly, you should seek specialist help to understand the reason for the fine and, as each case is unique, whether it is a mistake or an easily solved issue. Look for a lawyer or an accountant to help you understand your rights and legal options. Renegotiate with the IRS , for example, through a phased payment plan that avoids the forced sale of assets. If this suggestion is not really possible, you can resort to legal mechanisms, such as personal insolvency, allowing you to negotiate your debts while protecting your assets. Challenging the IRS garnishment. How to act? The first thing to do is identify the type of attachment , which may be an attachment by a private creditor or a tax execution . In the case of the former, you should investigate any illegalities in the execution or check that the debt on which the execution is based has not already been paid. If, however, you are incurring a tax execution, you can file an opposition to the tax execution provided that the reason behind your claim is one of the following: Collection is not authorised at the date the assessment occurred; The enforcement order is not true; The debt is time-barred; There is no tax, rate or contribution under the laws in force at the date of the facts; The debtor himself who appears on the execution title is not the person cited, there being illegitimacy; The debt has already been paid or cancelled; The collection has been duplicated. The opposition to the final execution is presented through a petition in the state body to which you are a debtor (Social Security or Finance), and where the tax execution process is pending, including all the documents requested by the entity, witnesses and additional evidence. After this petition, the case will follow to court , specifically to the Administrative and Fiscal Courts Jurisdiction, where your opposition will be accepted or refused. To file an opposition to the tax execution, you have 30 days from the date of notification of the execution to which you are subject, or from the date of the first attachment by the Tax Department, if you have not received notice. If your attachment is indicated at the request of private creditors who have an enforcement order, you can request an opposition to the attachment, if assets have already been attached whose debt they have not settled. However, all these procedures are judicial and involve costs - court fees - which may vary according to the type of opposition, the debtors history, the amount seized or the method of submitting the documents and, even if your opposition is accepted by the court, you will not see your debt disappear, but rather you will avoid your wages - where we include your income tax refund - being seized. Attachment is not an automatic mechanism, and there are several stages and legal procedures that precede this moment. However, and because prevention is always the best approach, we suggest that you always keep yourself informed about your tax obligations and that you consult specialised professionals when necessary , in order to avoid getting into debt with the Finances. So now you know! Review your tax calendar and stay in compliance with your taxes. You can follow: IRS: Everything you need to know , Family supports: know all the dates
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction Electricity consumption fell by 1.9% in May , year-on-year, or by 2.4%, with correction for temperature effects and number of working days. At the end of May, the accumulated annual consumption fell by 0.2% compared to the previous year (the same figure with correction for temperature and working days), according to information presented in a statement to SUPERCASA Notícias . In May, the hydroelectric regime remained dry, with a productivity index of 0.28 (historical average of 1), the lowest since 1992. Wind and photovoltaic generation were more favourable, with respective indexes registering 1.14 and 1.09. Under these conditions, renewable generation supplied 49% of consumption, non-renewable generation 17%, while the remaining 34% corresponded to imported energy. In the first five months of the year, the hydroelectricity productability index registered 0.76 , wind productability 0.94 and solar productability 1.17. In this period, renewable production supplied 63% of consumption, split between wind with 26%, hydroelectric with 25%, photovoltaic with 7% and biomass with 6%. Natural gas production supplied 18% of consumption, with the remaining 19% corresponding to the import balance. This is the highest value ever recorded in the national electricity system for this period of the year. The natural gas market contracted by 25% in May as a result of a slight drop of 1.2% in the conventional market and a retreat of 53% in the electricity generation segment, fundamentally due to the electricity imports registered. The supply was entirely made from the Sines LNG terminal, while exports were maintained through the interconnection with Spain, totalling 1561 GWh this month, which becomes the highest monthly export ever. In the period from January to May, the accumulated annual consumption of natural gas registered a contraction, with a negative evolution of 22%, resulting from decreases of 4.6% in the conventional segment and 44% in the electrical market. For this period this is the lowest consumption since 2016. On Sustainability read also: Renewable powers increase , Green leases are beneficial for decarbonisation or Portugal stands out in the EU with energy saving measures
Source: Pexels Author: Newsroom A season spent outdoors, sunbathing and watching nature unfold under your eyes, is perhaps a form of therapy that many people cant give up. However, and because conditions do not always allow it, there are also many others who do not allow themselves this time outdoors, either because of lack of space in their homes, or because they live in a building and do not have a garden, or because the garden requires maintenance and they do not have a quiet space where they can meditate. Therefore, and because despite the doubts it is indeed possible to transform the spaces in order to make them comfortable and peaceful environment, SUPERCASA News brings you tips to make this happen, whether on a terrace, balcony or garden. Prepare the space It is essential to identify your space of choice for this purpose. The ideal is to take advantage of the exterior space of your house, even if it is in a small corner - even because the smaller the space is, the more welcoming it will become, depending on the decoration style and objects implemented. We are talking about a space that receives natural light and where you can have natural elements such as plants, flowers, and even trees if it is a large garden with that possibility. If you take advantage of your terrace or balcony, create the necessary conditions to have space for a place to sit and a place to have plants organized. If you have a garden with a swimming pool, the suggestion is to buy garden furniture so that you can make the most of the space around it and enjoy family fun while rejoicing in the sun. Organize and decorate With the right tools, youll transform your outdoor space in no time, especially if you organize everything before you start the decorating process. If you really have a garden, it is best to maintain it before you actually start the process, mowing and trimming the lawn, weeding, pruning your plants, and making sure that you beautify the space even before you put ornamental elements in it. And then, just let your imagination run wild. If you have a terrace or a balcony, the situation is easier, since you will have no grass to cut and no trees to cut. So, once this preparation and organization is implemented, you can put pillows, outdoor lights, decorative towels, and other artifacts appropriate to the environment you want to create on it. Adopt sustainable products Keep in mind that, for all these changes, the ideal is to reuse materials that you already have in your possession and give life to many others to which you no longer care so much. And dont make unnecessary use of water and energy, especially when there are already so many innovative solutions on the market to compensate for this expense. You can opt, for example, for solar-powered lights, so that you dont have to spend your own electricity, which in itself is a help. Create your relaxation space and take advantage of the warm months that are approaching to enjoy a dream garden, like a natural oasis, in which you can enjoy peace, quiet and contact with nature!
Source: Pexels Author: Newsroom The world of furniture is constantly changing textures, designs, colors and reliefs, according to the latest decoration trends. And to achieve a dream home, as if the interior decorator himself had done its transformation, it is important to keep abreast of these changes and updates. Following this theme, so important to keep your home in the latest fashion, SUPERCASA News has gathered for you a set of tips and current decoration trends, so you can give free rein to your imagination and adopt, already today, some of the suggestions we have for you! Wallpaper is back in focus Very common between the 50s and 80s, this is a trend that is back to mark the decoration of your living and dining rooms, however, with a delicious freshness. In highlight is the use of wallpapers with floral patterns and vibrant colors, as well as textures with relief and that allow you to enhance the rooms of your home. Painting walls is a common practice, which is now starting to lose prominence to the use of wallpaper, which becomes the center of attention of the spaces where it is used. If you prefer minimalist designs, wallpaper is also great for that purpose, and in a room where all the walls are white or neutral in tone, you can use it on one of the facades, with an exquisite design that stands out, and gives that touch of professionalism to the decoration of your home. Earth tones, marble, and leather surfaces What is in vogue right now are earth tones, such as camel, terracotta, and hazelnut, among others, which can also be used through leather fabrics. They are great decoration pieces that you can apply in the most diverse and creative ways. Either through the typical leather sofa, in one of these shades, or through details on objects or even tapestries. Marble, which combines so well with these kinds of colors and textures, is ideal to use in conjunction with leather. By using any of these pieces, you will be creating elegant and modern spaces in your home. Vintage lamps Another trend with great growth in recent times is the use of vintage pieces, namely lamps. This timeless piece makes a difference in any home, and even combined with a more modern, or even minimalist decor, will be giving a touch of class and maturity to your rooms. In addition, vintage designs are extremely interesting and out of the ordinary, giving you a wonderful piece of decoration that you can show your guests to leave them dying of envy. Did you like our suggestions? Take the opportunity to give your home a decorating touch by taking advantage of our advice!
Source: Pexels Author: Newsroom Credit consolidation, also known as debt consolidation, is a process that consists in joining several types of credit, giving rise to a single credit. The new credit must be used to pay off the others, leaving the holder with a single monthly payment. This solution can be useful for people who have several debts, such as personal loans, credit cards, and other financing, and who are finding it difficult to manage these debts separately. By opting for credit consolidation, it is possible to reduce the number of monthly payments to just one payment, and it is also possible to get a lower associated interest rate than the interest rates that the holder pays separately for each credit. In addition, this solution can save you money on interest and allow you to pay off your consolidated credit more quickly. Find out under what circumstances you should consider applying for credit consolidation: Credit consolidation can be a good option for people who are experiencing difficulties in managing their debts. We give you some examples where credit consolidation can be a viable solution: 1. When you have several types of credits with different creditors: If you are experiencing difficulties in paying different debts, with different due dates and associated interest rates, credit consolidation can help you simplify the payment process. 2. When the holder knows he or she is paying high interest rates: When the interest rates associated with different credits are high, it may be advantageous for the holder to make an application for credit consolidation. In this way he concentrates the total amount of debt in one credit, which generally has a lower interest rate, resulting in a lower single installment. 3. When the holder has difficulties complying with the monthly payments: If the holder of the different credits has reached a point where he is having difficulty keeping up with the payment of his credits, the consolidation of his debts can help him reduce the burden of these charges in his monthly budget, and can help speed up the payment of his debts, keeping them on time. 4. When the holder is looking for a solution to simplify his finances: If the holder feels difficulty managing different payments pertaining to various debts, consolidating everything into a single debt can help him simplify his finances and achieve his goal. However, it is important to remember before moving forward with the request for credit consolidation, it is important to carefully evaluate your options and understand the financial implications that such a decision entails. Credit Consolidation - Factors to Consider: When applying for a credit consolidation, there are several important factors to consider in order to ensure that the option you choose will be the most appropriate for your financial situation: 1. Analyze the interest rates: It is important to compare the interest rates between different creditors and to know the consolidation options available. Make sure you choose an option that offers a lower interest rate than those in effect for each of the separate debts. 2. Check the associated fees and charges: Some creditors may charge activation fees, balance transfer fees, or other fees associated with credit consolidation. Make sure you are clear on all fees and charges associated with your credit consolidation option before signing any contract. 3. Consider what the term of the loan will be: The term of the consolidated credit is another very important factor to consider when negotiating terms. Make sure that the term you choose allows you to make affordable monthly payments within a reasonable time frame. 4. Make sure it is a sustainable solution: Before moving forward with credit consolidation, it is important to evaluate whether this solution is sustainable in the long term. Make sure you have a plan to control your spending and avoid accumulating more debt in the future. 5. Confirm the creditors credibility: Make sure you choose a creditor with credibility and reputation in the market to formalize your credit consolidation request. Check the ratings and comments of other customers and do your research before choosing a creditor institution. In short, it is important to do your research, evaluate your options and understand the financial implications of this decision making before applying for credit consolidation. Follow the steps that SUPERCASA News tells you to take an informed decision and with the consideration of different scenarios.
Source: Pexels Author: Redaction Losing a loved one is difficult in itself and, as this is a sensitive issue, it is not always easy to seek advice for more judicial matters. The feeling of loss makes relatives get lost in the mourning process, leaving the bureaucracies for later and, following this difficulty, SUPERCASA News brings you a guide you can follow to orientate yourself during this very difficult moment. 1. Declaring the Death The first thing to do, immediately after the death of your family member, is to register the death. This should be requested from the Civil Registry Office within 48 hours, after the health delegate or other doctor has issued a death certificate. With this document, it will prove that there was, in fact, a death, following the request. This must be delivered by the closest relative and it is a free procedure. However, nowadays, and in case you are unable to go to the Civil Registry Office, if you contract an undertaker to deal with the funeral, they may take charge of the process. 2. Electing a head of the couple In order for the administration of the estate left by the deceased to be carried out, a head of the couple must be nominated, to whom this responsibility will be entrusted during the period in which the estate has not yet been distributed. To define a head of the couple, you should follow the logic: 1. Being the spouse of the deceased, not judicially separated from people and property, being heir or entitled to the moiety (half of the couples property, contemplated in the regime of universal community of property); 2. If there is a will, the executor; 3. Being a relative and a legal heir, with the attribution being made to the closest (such as a son or brother, for example). If not a relative, the person who had lived with the deceased for at least one year; 4. Being a testamentary heir, i.e. covered by the will. If more than one person is nominated, and in case of equality, the eldest should be elected. If none of the heirs wish to assume responsibility as head of the couple, the administration of the estate may be attributed to a person who is not an heir, by agreement between all the parties. However, in the absence of agreement, this must be attributed to the courts, but only under special conditions such as: the designated heir refuses the administration, is over 70 years of age, has an illness that makes it impossible to administer the inheritance or if the function is incompatible with holding public office. In the event that an heir feels aggrieved by the administration of the head of the couple, the latter can propose removing him/her from the position, provided that he/she proves that he/she hid assets or donations made by the deceased, indicated non-existent charges, administered the estate in an irresponsible manner, did not comply with the duties imposed by law in the context of the inventory of assets, or demonstrated incompetence for exercising the position. 3. Declaring the inheritance to the Finances Once the head of the couple has been decided, it is his responsibility to declare all taxable assets inherited to the tax authorities within three months of the death of the relative. Until the inheritance is divided, these remain under the administration of the head of the couple, who must also declare the persons death to the Finance Department. If you are the head of the couple, or if you want to know exactly the process, you should know that, in order to declare the inheritance to the Finance Department, it is necessary to fill in declaration Model 1 of the Stamp Duty, plus Annexes I and II, which concern the identification of the assets and the type of heir, respectively. By filling in these documents you will be informing the Tax Authority of the death of your relative and fulfilling your declaration obligation. Together with the Stamp Duty Model 1 declaration, you must also provide copies of the death certificate, the deceased persons NIF and their Citizen Card, as well as the NIF and identification document of each of the heirs or beneficiaries. After this delivery, the head of the couple will receive a collection note from the Customs Authority at their tax address to pay the Stamp Duty, which can be done all at once or in instalments. You must inform the Tax Authorities if you proceed with the total payment of the Stamp Tax, within fifteen days after receiving the collection note. If you pay in cash you will benefit from a discount of 0.5% on the value of each instalment, excluding the first, and you have a period of two months to make the payment after the notification. However, rules are imposed if the value is over 1000 euros and the couple head does not manifest otherwise, being the tax paid in ten equal instalments, with each instalment having to be inferior to 200 euros. The first instalment is payable within two months of notification and the remainder every six months. The ideal is to settle accounts with the head of the couple, after receiving the collection note, so that the amount is divided among the heirs. 4. Settling taxes Spouses, unmarried partners, children, grandchildren, parents or grandparents are exempt from paying inheritance tax. However, they are obliged to declare their inherited property to the Tax Authorities. If you do not identify yourself with any of these relationships, being a brother or nephew, you have to pay Stamp Duty on the inheritance received, currently set at 10% for all assets subject to taxation. In order to declare this tax, you must fill in Annex II (Item e.) of Form 1, the type of heir, which can be legitimate heir (tax exempt) or heir with other degrees of kinship (subject to taxation). Subject to taxation are immovable assets (urban or rural), movable assets subject to registration (such as cars, motorbikes, boats and/or aircraft for recreational purposes). On the other hand, the contents of a house, personal assets, amounts invested in PPRs or Real Estate Investment Funds, credits from life insurance or other type of shares or capital invested, besides monetary values up to EUR 500 and donations made under the Patronage Law, are considered assets that do not have to be declared and should be divided among the heirs in a fair way. Read more news in SUPERCASA News
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction The European Environmental Bureau released this Thursday, May 25, the Saving Energy for Europe, where Portugal is in the top 5 European Union countries with more complex energy saving measures , besides being the only one to report, in a transparent way, on its implementation. The report reports that between August and March 2023, in the 27 EU countries, there were significant disparities in the measures adopted for the reduction of gas and electricity consumption , justified by the energy crisis after Russias invasion of Ukraine. Of the 27 EU states, only 14 have a record of adopting mandatory measures to reduce energy consumption and in the last six months Poland, Lithuania, Cyprus and the Netherlands have been added to this list. On the other hand, the countries with the strongest implementation of energy saving measures are Germany, Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. Following this data, it was possible to conclude that Portugal stands out on the positive side, being the only country where transparent rules are implemented and all information about its progress regarding these energy saving measures is exposed, with a commission exclusively created for this purpose. And, according to the latest progress report of the Energy Saving Plan 2022-2023, released by ADENE (Agency for Energy), our country has achieved a reduction in gas consumption, between the months of August 2022 and January 2023, of 16.7%. Related topics that may also interest you Applications for Vale Efficiency run until May 31 , Sustainable construction gains prominence in real estate market
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction On May 26th , the city of Braga will host the 6th edition of Braga Economy Week, under the theme Research and Technology Transfer. This initiative places the municipality in the epicenter of innovation and entrepreneurship , bringing together dozens of experts, entrepreneurs and businessmen who will discuss topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on income and competitiveness of companies and the role of hydrogen in energy transition. Ricardo Rio, Mayor of Braga, underlines about this event: it is already a remarkable milestone in the economic life of the county, allowing to show the country and the world the bet that Braga makes in sectors such as entrepreneurship, knowledge, innovation and the results achieved. On the agenda are big issues such as the impact of artificial intelligence and the energy transition , considered by the mayor of the municipality very pressing issues and in which Braga wants to be at the forefront. For the municipality of Braga, this is an opportunity to leverage its attractiveness and also attract more national and international investors. If you are looking for a house in the city, check in SUPERCASA the properties available for you: 2 bedroom flats in Braga Townhouses in Braga Country Houses in Braga
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction If you have not yet received your IRS refund , our suggestion is that you go to the Finance Portal and check if your bank details are up to date. This is because, according to the Portuguese Tax Authority (AT), there are several cases of refunds being suspended due to this very factor, and there are several taxpayers without IBAN information. For this reason, the Tax Authorities allow, in an extraordinary way, that the bank details are confirmed and authorisation is given to receive the refund in the indicated account. The Ministry of Finance underlines: the IRS/2022 settlements that are under processing have been made available on the Finance Portal as no IBAN has been indicated on the IRS declaration or because the IBAN indicated there is not valid. So, if you have already delivered your declaration a long time ago and you still havent received the refund, you just need to log in to the Finance Portal and access the tabs: Citizens Services Tax Situation-Payments Refunds. In this field, you will be able to indicate or update your IBAN. According to the Tax Office, this is an important step so that taxpayers with assessments under these conditions can receive their refund by bank transfer, thus reducing the payment period , and for this purpose taxpayers are given the possibility to indicate or change their IBAN in the ATs registry or, in situations where there is valid IBAN information, authorise the refund to be received in that bank account. In the case of the settlement of a household , the indication of the IBAN must be made by the holders of the income, through their access credentials to the Portal, and authorisation to use the IBAN for this purpose must be given by both. And for the time being, the Tax Authority says it is developing efforts so that the payment of IRS refunds is made in a substantially shorter period than that which is legally imposed (until 31 August, if the income declaration is submitted within the legal deadline). And if you have not yet submitted your tax return, you have until 30 June to do so, directly through the Finance Portal. Related topics: IMI 2023: consequences of non-payment of tax , Interest rate subsidy on mortgages can now be requested
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction As the warmer months approach, so do concerns about preparing homes for the seasonal change. At a time when climate change has an increasingly predominant role in the early arrival of temperatures typical of summer , and in a year of financial crisis, manage to maintain well-being without penalizing too much the wallet is, for many, a difficult balance to achieve. In this sense, GesConsult, specialist in management and supervision of construction works, shared in a communication sent to SUPERCASA Notícias, three strategies to maintain a comfortable temperature, considering built and planned houses: 1. Ensure insulation: a house well insulated from the outside and properly ventilated is more energy efficient. From coated walls and ceilings to windows with efficient frames, there are several ways to guarantee constant temperatures, without major investments; 2. Check the air conditioning systems: it is important not to leave aside the maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning systems, in order to get the best possible performance from the equipment. For those looking for new solutions in this area, it may be beneficial to opt for high performance systems, which save both your wallet and the environment; 3. Choosing the right materials: minimising the absorption of external temperatures is indispensable, both for the comfort and health of the houses inhabitants and for reducing the costs of thermal conditioning. In case of new construction or refurbishment, choosing resistant and durable materials, considering the solar orientation of the house and searching for a balance between glazed and shaded areas are aspects to be taken into account. SUPERCASA Notícias brings you more tips and suggestions in : Design tips for small houses or Heat wave: Learn how to survive and refresh the house
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction In force for about a month, and surrounded by major discussions about its real effectiveness, VAT Zero continues to cause a stir , especially among consumers, who have been noticing irregular situations in the application of the measure. The data comes from the Portal da Compleixa (Complaint Portal), which has already received more than 200 complaints in this area. The entity reveals: between 18th April and 15th May, more than two hundred complaints were registered in relation to price increases and the implementation of the zero VAT measure - a growth of 107 per cent in the number of complaints, if we compare this with the same period in the previous year, when complaints about price practices generated just 95 complaints. This has been happening due to alleged irregularities practised in shops , particularly due to consumers lack of awareness of the differences in the value of the product with zero VAT, as well as several complaints about similar prices on the same product, before and after the measure was applied. The registration of more complaints has occurred in the categories pastries and cafeteria and supermarkets, and the products with more mention in complaints are meat and bread. Read also: Zero VAT: see the list of food products covered , Supermarkets charge higher prices than advertised
Source: Freepik Author: Redaction In the first quarter of 2023, Portugal was the second country with the highest quarter-on-quarter growth in the EU (European Union) , in a sample of 12 countries, according to Eurostats flash estimate released last Tuesday. However, the leader of this balance is Poland, with a growth of 3.9%, followed immediately by Portugal, which reached 1.6% growth. These data also indicate that, on a global scale, the Eurozone is seeing average growth of 0.1% compared to the last quarter of 2022 , and GDP in the EU accelerated by 0.2%, after the last surveys showed an estimate of 0.3%. In Portugal, this was growth of 1.6% at the start of the year, explained mainly by the boost in tourism and exports, which have been stronger than what had been anticipated. The statistical office advanced: in the first quarter of 2023, GDP increased by 0.1% in the eurozone and 0.2% in the European Union (EU), compared to the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2022, GDP had been stable in the eurozone and retreated by 0.1% in the EU. When comparing the economic growth data with the period corresponding to the first quarter of 2022, Portugal falls to 4th position, with GDP advanced by 2.5%, and is therefore behind Ireland (2.6%), Romania (2.8%), Cyprus (3.4%) and Spain (3.8%). Employment in the Eurozone grew by 0.6%, with the number of people employed increasing in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, making a growth of 0.3 percentage points. For more current news, please consult SUPERCASA Notícias