Book voucher program surpasses 52,000 vouchers and more than 85% were used

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Portugal’s Ministry of Culture reported that the second edition of its cheque-livro program issued 52,448 vouchers and saw 45,075 redeemed, for a usage rate of 85.9%. The program served young residents born in 2007 and 2008 and distributed 30-euro vouchers for book purchases. Officials said the second edition delivered the best results since the program launched in 2024, helped by a higher voucher value and broader redemption rules. The ministry will review the final report by October before deciding whether to continue the initiative.

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