Notícias ao Minuto - Última hora

The webpage provides various news updates related to Portugal, including historical context about presidential inaugurations, political developments, and economic issues. Notably, it mentions that since President Soares, all Portuguese Presidents have been inaugurated on March 9th, exploring the reasons behind this tradition. The site also covers economic topics such as labor law disagreements between the government, employers, and unions, as well as Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams lottery. Additionally, there are references to Portugal's involvement in international affairs, including its stance on the Eurozone's economic stability and regional security issues. Overall, the content offers a broad overview of Portugal's political, economic, and historical landscape.

noticiasaominuto.com10 Mar

Mozambique: Chapo attends investiture of new Portuguese president

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo attended the investiture of Portugal's new President, Antonio Seguro, in Lisbon. Seguro emphasized the strong historical, cultural, and economic ties between Portugal and its former colonies, including Mozambique. He highlighted shared values such as democracy, freedom, and solidarity, and addressed pressing issues like climate change, Portugal’s economic challenges, and the need for cooperation. Seguro, a member of the Socialist Party, won the presidency with a significant majority, largely due to the absence of a right-wing candidate. Chapo expressed hope for strengthened relations and anticipates Seguro's visit to Mozambique.

clubofmozambique.com10 Mar

O 1.º dia como Presidente da República pelos olhos de António José Seguro - Notícias ao Minuto

António José Seguro was inaugurated as Portugal's President, succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa after 10 years in office. His first day included a formal oath at the Assembleia da República, where he pledged to uphold the Constitution, followed by a ceremony with national honors. He also paid homage to Luís de Camões at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, emphasizing a message of hope and renewal for Portugal. The day concluded with the opening of the gardens at the Palácio de Belém.

noticiasaominuto.com9 Mar

Presidential elections: 1986, as told by those who lived it — returning for the 2026 contest

“Based on the results already known, I recognise the victory of Dr Mário Soares. I offer him my congratulations and sincerely wish him every success in carrying out the highest office of the nation, for the good of Portugal and all Portuguese.” It was shortly after 22:20 on 16 February 1986, and there were still 141 results to be tallied...

Marinha Grande again shapes the presidential campaign after the 1986 incident

Forty years ago, Marinha Grande was the scene of an incident that proved decisive for Mário Soares's campaign. Today the municipality is going through another crisis and few can focus on the presidential election.

Ventura lashes out at Seguro in debate where placard defending 25 April provoked tension

Democratic humility

What would the choice of the ever-present Francisco Sá Carneiro be?

Soares and Freitas, Seguro and Ventura: Differences and Similarities

Forty years after the decisive face-to-face between Soares and Freitas, Seguro and Ventura re‑enacted the two-way duel in a presidential runoff. There were some points of contact and many differences.

Forty years ago, Mário Soares and Freitas do Amaral faced each other in a debate

On Tuesday there will be a debate between the candidates who qualified for the second round of the presidential election. Forty years ago, also here on RTP, the two candidates who went through to the second round faced each other for the final time.

The 1986 elections: Soares won without winning a majority of municipalities in either round

Mário Soares dominated the vote in only eight municipalities in the first round of the 1986 presidential election and in 140 municipalities in the second round. Freitas do Amaral won in most municipalities, but lost the election.

Ventura says in Switzerland that emigrants 'will be decisive' in the second round

Presidential elections: the series A Duas Voltas keeps getting more interesting

A documentary portrait of the 1986 presidential election by Ivan Nunes and Paulo Pena was made to prompt reflection on the present. It serves as a companion series to the 2026 elections.

1911: Portugal's first presidential election

On 24 August 1911 the first Portuguese presidential election took place, won by Manuel de Arriaga. What was that election like and what are the differences and similarities with the present day?

A cycle tour of Portugal and a poster that changed history. What changes in a run-off?

Until this Sunday, Portugal had experienced a run-off only once. In 1986, Mário Soares faced Diogo Freitas do Amaral in a presidential election that went down in history. We hear the memories of those who ran the campaigns at the time, with pointers for those contesting in three weeks' time.

International press highlights clash between the far-right and surprise candidate Seguro

We are choosing a figure who will represent the country in a historical cycle of difficulties and uncertainties that perhaps did not exist in 1986

Historian José Manuel Sardica outlines the commonalities between these elections and the 1986 presidential election, the only one to elect a president in a second round.

"The country was experiencing very high political tension." Mário Crespo and Henrique Garcia recall the 1986 presidential duel

Mário Crespo and Henrique Garcia recall the 1986 presidential elections, one of the most intense in the history of Portuguese democracy.

The Marinha Grande Blow

The most emblematic presidential election of 1986 was the only one in which a President of the Republic was elected in the second round. The race for Belém Palace began with four candidates but ended up pitting Mário Soares against Freitas do Amaral.

Soares was the elected president with the highest percentage of the vote

Veteran socialist Mário Soares was the President of the Republic elected with the highest vote share: he received 70.35% in the 1996 election.

Tomorrow is the 25th of April

The president is elected through a free and democratic process.

Mário Soares in 1986: the wildest presidential election ever inspired a fine TV series

A snapshot of a political era, the series “A Duas Voltas: Mário Soares e as Presidenciais de 1986” revisits Portugal’s most hotly contested presidential elections using archive footage (televised debates, interviews, reports) and previously unseen interviews.

Mário Soares and Freitas do Amaral: the historic 1986 presidential elections, 40 years on

In this episode of 'History Repeats Itself', Margarida de Magalhães Ramalho and Lourenço Pereira Coutinho invited journalist João Reis Alves, author of the book 'The Second Round, 1986: the elections that changed the country', to discuss the historic 1986 presidential elections. What was the Portuguese political, economic and social context on the eve of those elections?

50 years of presidential elections in posters — from smiles to slogans

Posters have long been a staple of political campaigns. They are the communication category with the highest projected spending for the 2026 presidential election, in a contest that puts Luís Marques Mendes in the lead. But what about the past of this communication tool? What stories do the campaigns of 1976, 1986, 1996, ... tell about Portugal?