6 PM. Wake for Cândido Mota scheduled for tomorrow
The ceremony will take place starting at 4 PM at the Church of São João de Deus in Lisbon. The cremation will occur on Tuesday. Additionally, Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2.

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The ceremony will take place starting at 4 PM at the Church of São João de Deus in Lisbon. The cremation will occur on Tuesday. Additionally, Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2.

The winner of 'Secret Story 10' expressed her gratitude for being able to be by her mother's side after several weeks away.

The former couple baptised their youngest daughter, Alice.

The weekly agenda also includes an exhibition by Teatro Praga and music with the Belcea Quartet and ARTAVE.

The German director came to IndieLisboa to present her tenth film, My Wife Cries — and confesses that she does not understand why filmmakers are asked things that are not asked of other artists.

Herman José pays tribute to the late Cândido Mota, highlighting his personal friendship and his high standards of professional conduct.

The presenter became a grandmother for the first time in May of last year.

The 'pleasure of reading' and the first publisher; the successes and failures of 20 years of Guerra e Paz; the place of Gradiva, AI, and future projects: an interview with publisher Manuel S. Fonseca.

Announcer, master of ceremonies, and an essential presence alongside Herman José, Cândido Mota was much more than just a voice — he was the counterpoint that made everything funnier and more human.

The Brazilian trio Gilsons, who frequently perform in Portugal, have announced two shows in the country for October to mark the end of their world tour. The performances will take place at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon on the 17th and at the Coliseu Porto Ageas in Porto on the 18th. Formed in 2018, the group consists of José Gil, Francisco Gil, and João Gil, the son and grandsons of Gilberto Gil. The band gained prominence by blending Brazilian music references with contemporary elements, spanning MPB, samba, pop, rap, and Bahian influences. With only a few years in their career, the trio has built a loyal fanbase, driven by hits such as “Várias Queixas”, “Love Love”, and “Devagarinho”. In 2022, they released the album Pra Gente Acordar and, the following year, won the Brazilian Music Award in the best pop/rock group category. Their relationship with Portugal is recent but consistent, having performed at the Vodafone Paredes de Coura festival in 2024 and the Ageas CoolJazz in Cascais in 2025. Information regarding ticket prices and sales dates for these upcoming shows has not yet been released.
Júlio Isidro pays tribute to Cândido Mota, highlighting his professional excellence.

The radio broadcaster died early this Sunday morning at the age of 82.

The Head of State offers his “deepest condolences to the family, friends, and all those who shared life and path with him,” in a note shared on the Presidency's website.

The Portuguese actress was watching the match between Arsenal and Fulham, with the Swedish player as the main highlight.

Presenter and comedian Herman José remembers his friend Cândido Mota, with whom he worked for several years, who passed away this Sunday at the age of 82.


The government remembers Cândido Mota as a “multifaceted artist close to all Portuguese people”. Also, the demands from Iran that Donald Trump appears to be far from accepting.

The film “Trocados” has reached the top of the most-watched list on Netflix Portugal.

Billie Eilish issued the challenge: her concert film - which premieres in Portugal this week - is meant to be experienced as if it were a real concert.

The director of the Festa do Avante! highlights that the radio host's integrity and proactivity always remained unshakable. Madalena Santos admits a possible tribute to the communist militant.

Correio da Manhã's television channel managed to have the most-watched prime-time news programme.

Herman José remembers the “luminous legacy” of Cândido Mota, who died at 82. Also, FC Porto is the new champion after beating Alverca 1-0.

The comedian remembers his friend Cândido Mota as a kind and professional person who leaves behind a “luminous legacy”. Herman José says the radio broadcaster only ever saw the positive side of things.


The former radio broadcaster Cândido Mota died early this morning at the age of 82 at the Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon, where he was hospitalised, a family source told Lusa.
The broadcaster died early this Sunday at Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon, at the age of 82.

Cândido Mota was hospitalised at Santa Maria in Lisbon, was facing several health issues and recently suffered a hospital-acquired infection. Also, on Mother's Day, the Liberal Initiative (IL) announces a package of 6 initiatives.

An iconic figure in radio and television voice-over work, Cândido Mota passed away at Santa Maria Hospital, where he had been admitted. He was living at the Casa do Artista.

The broadcaster was 82 years old and had been hospitalised for three weeks. With 'O Passageiro da Noite', he was a pioneer in Portugal for open-line radio programmes, before establishing a partnership with Herman José.

Broadcaster Cândido Mota died this Sunday at the age of 82 at the Hospital de Santa Maria in Lisbon, where he had been hospitalised. His daughter, Teresa Mota, stated he passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends. Mota leaves behind a legacy as one of the great voices of Portuguese radio and a pioneer of interactive programming in Portugal. Born in Espinho, he began his career at 17 at Rádio Clube Português, later gaining fame at Rádio Comercial with iconic shows like 'O Passageiro da Noite'. Beyond radio, he was a familiar face and voice on television, notably as the announcer for game shows hosted by Herman José. A committed civic figure and member of the Portuguese Communist Party, he was a regular presence at the Festa do Avante!. President António José Seguro paid tribute to Mota, noting that his unmistakable voice will remain in the collective memory of the Portuguese people.
