Workers from RTP and Lusa in Portugal protested on March 12th, expressing concerns over the future of these public media outlets. They organized a partial strike and demonstrations in Lisbon and Porto to defend public service and press freedom. The unions and worker committees criticized the government's lack of transparency regarding potential plans to merge the agencies or relocate their headquarters, warning that such moves could threaten their editorial independence and institutional autonomy. The protest included a rally in front of the Council of Ministers, with notable participation from CGTP-IN leader Tiago Oliveira, who highlighted risks of political interference and governance issues. Workers are demanding the preservation of their independence, transparency in management decisions, and immediate negotiations on their demands.