"Several days after the STRN publicly denounced the problems in the computer applications used by the registries, the situation not only persists but has worsened," the union stated in a statement, criticizing the government for "so far" not having provided any response or clarification.

The statement comes a week after the STRN reported that "registry offices such as Arruda dos Vinhos and Caldas da Rainha reported critical system malfunctions," reflecting "a reality across the country."

The union, chaired by Arménio Maximino, insists that the "technological failures," which "severely affect the issuance of urgent documents, such as the PEP," are even more pronounced "during this critical holiday period" due to "increased demand" and a "shortage of human resources."

The STRN therefore reiterates its call for the Government to take "urgent measures to definitively resolve the IT problems," which, the union claims, have been occurring for weeks. Lusa contacted the Ministry of Justice, which forwarded the request to the Institute of Registries and Notaries, and is awaiting a response.