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Duarte Moral, his wife, and former PS/Oeiras leader Rui Nascimento have been arrested in connection with an investigation into suspicious public procurement contracts involving Socialist Party-led municipalities.
A corpse discovered at Lisbon's DIAP (Department of Investigation and Criminal Action) has prompted scrutiny not only of the investigation but of the role and rhetoric of journalists who present themselves as frontline combatants against crime. The incident raises questions about media ethics, the potential for sensationalism, the impact on public trust in criminal justice institutions, and whether self-styled ‘crime-fighter’ reporting helps or hinders serious investigative work and public safety. Analysts should examine how coverage frames the dead body and the institution, how it influences public perception, and what safeguards are needed to ensure responsible reporting and transparency in ongoing inquiries.
João dos Santos Carvalho, the Barcelos contractor at the centre of the controversy involving Luís Neves, spoke on television for the first time. Speaking to TVI's Exclusivo (part of the same group as CNN Portugal), he admits to having offered to transport the trailer and drums containing chemical products seized by the PJ, acknowledging that everything was arranged verbally and without any documentation.
Third part of 'Investigação CM', from May 31, 2026.
The secular rule of law has learned Christ's lesson regarding the jurisdictions of God and Caesar.
Fifth part of CMTV's 'Doa a Quem Doer' series.
Fourth part of 'Doa a Quem Doer' from Friday, March 27, 2026.
He has created hundreds of works of art and won over thousands of fans, but Banksy's identity has never been proven. Now, the Reuters agency reveals an exhaustive investigation into the anonymous artist.
The Church says abuses are not only historical and will discuss whether to keep the investigative group in place to examine allegations.
The football club has been accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of concealing the origin of €1.02 million sent by FC Akhmat. The team is controlled by Kadyrov, an ally of Vladimir Putin.
Authorities continue to investigate the death of the former contestant on 'Casa dos Segredos'.
The body of the former contestant from the reality show 'Casa dos Segredos' washed ashore; it will be crucial in determining the circumstances of the death.
