Lusa and RTP workers are protesting against recent statutory changes and a lack of government transparency, fearing political interference and uncertainty regarding the potential consolidation of the two media entities.
Lusa workers protest against “risks of political interference”, Government does not yield
Wednesday, 11 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) is Portugal's state-owned public service broadcaster, operating since 1935 (radio) and 1957 (television). It runs 8 television channels (including RTP1, RTP2, RTP3) and 7 radio stations (Antena 1, 2, 3), plus international services reaching Portuguese diaspora worldwide. Funded by a broadcasting tax on electricity bills and advertising revenue, RTP serves as Portugal's cultural reference, providing quality news, education, and entertainment. Its archive represents "irreplaceable heritage in Portuguese collective memory", and it pioneered online streaming with RTP Play in 2011. RTP connects "Portugal and the Portuguese to themselves, to each other, and to the world"
The government is amending the statutes of Lusa, Portugal's national news agency, to make the organization more professional and less influenced by political shifts. It is the primary source for breaking news and official reports, providing content to media outlets across the country. Those following local news should note that Lusa is often the first to report on government announcements and legislative changes.
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Other news coverage of this topic
- RTP and Lusa workers concerned about the future point to lack of transparency from the Government12:50am, 12 Mar 2026 • RTP Notícias
- RTP and Lusa employees concerned about the Government's lack of transparency11:29pm, 11 Mar 2026 • Público
- RTP and Lusa employees concerned about the future10:17pm, 11 Mar 2026 • Observador
- Worried about the future, RTP and Lusa workers point to a lack of transparency from the Government9:05pm, 11 Mar 2026 • CNN Portugal
