By Order 3/2026, published in the Official Gazette no. 481 of 10 June 2026, technical and operational changes are introduced in the interbank payment system, with the main purpose of integrating the new international instant payment scheme (OCT Inst) and updating the fee structure. What does it provide? The main change concerns alignment with European standards for cross-border instant payments […]


Simplified procedures for child support: Decision of the High Court of Cassation and Justice no. 36/2026
By Decision no. 36/2026 of the High Court of Cassation and Justice, published in Official Gazette no. 495 of June 16, 2026, the Court established that in proceedings concerning the increase of child support, courts are not obliged to order the hearing of the minor (even if they have reached 10 years of age) nor to request a psychosocial assessment. […]
Mandatory Contracts for Foreign Workers
Through Order 655/2026, published in Official Gazette no. 484 of June 11, 2026, three model contract templates are introduced, becoming mandatory for employers recruiting staff from outside the EU through placement agencies. What does it stipulate? The Order mandates the exclusive use of standardized model templates for the entire process of recruiting foreign workers through intermediaries. The use of other […]
Protection of remarkable trees
By Order 1.048/644/175/2026, published in Official Gazette no. 476 of June 8, 2026, concrete procedures are established for the inventory, protection, and, in exceptional cases, felling of valuable trees, as well as the compensation mechanism for private owners. What does it stipulate? The Order operationalizes Law no. 97/2023, creating a clear legal framework for the protection of trees with special […]



