Polling stations closed in mainland Portugal and Madeira
Polling stations for the presidential election closed at 19:00 today in mainland Portugal and Madeira, and closed one hour later in the Azores due to the time difference.
"All signs suggest we'll see higher turnout": 45.51% of voters had already voted by 16:00
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It has been 20 years since the Portuguese voted at this pace. According to data from the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Internal Administration, turnout for the Presidential election up to 16:00 was 45.51% — the highest figure since 2006. The data were revealed by André Wemans, spokesperson for the CNE, in remarks to CNN Portugal.
"I hope the Portuguese participate and honour this right": António Filipe voted in Loures
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The presidential candidate has already voted this Sunday and urged people to exercise their right to vote.
The world losing colour (on election day)
For incomprehensible reasons, in the age of social media and with some people voting in the middle of the campaign, this day (as yesterday) must be grey in the newspapers until the polls close. Column by João Pedro Pereira
More than 11 million voters choose the successor to Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Polling stations are open from 08:00.
Ideal tyres for voting in the presidential run-off
On the day of the presidential election, with a second round all but certain, Portuguese voters are already thinking about who to vote for on 8 February. But with wet weather forecast, which tyres should they fit to avoid problems?
Cinfães: 'more intense' snowfall forecast from this afternoon
In Gralheira, municipality of Cinfães, CNN Portugal reporter Francisca Genésio describes a cold morning with snow still visible but already melting after a night in which “it barely snowed”. She reports a forecast of heavier snowfall during the afternoon and warns of possible disruptions to access routes and on election day, recommending people follow authorities' instructions.
On election day, rain gives way to cold
Only light showers are forecast inland and during the early hours.
Cold but sunny weather forecast for presidential election Sunday
Voters heading to the polls on Sunday for Portugal’s presidential election can expect a cold but largely sunny day across most of the country, according to the Portuguese Institute for The post Cold but sunny weather forecast for presidential election Sunday appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Sunday: cold but sunny across most of the country
The Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts very low temperatures for Sunday, the day of the presidential elections, but sunshine across most of the country.
15:00 — "Each vote can make a difference," says President Marcelo
At 15:00, President Marcelo said that every vote can make a difference.
09:00 Early voting: voters begin to cast their ballots
At 09:00, early voting stations open and voters start to cast their votes.