Journalism news in Portugal

Lusa newsroom criticises lack of administrative transparency

At issue are alleged irregularities in international correspondent contracts, which staff representative bodies say are an attempt to interfere in editorial affairs.

Cartoon by André Carrilho published in PÚBLICO is a finalist for the European Cartoon Award

The drawing was the cover of P2 in October 2025. Upon receiving the Grand Prix at the World Press Cartoon, the author said he did not think he would be the one chosen, “but it was the one I liked the most.”

Parliament remembers Joaquim Letria as an 'unavoidable figure' of Portuguese journalism

Joaquim Letria established himself early in Portuguese journalism and was a founder of the weekly newspapers O Jornal, Tal&Qual and the magazine Sábado.

A factory of converts: the final sigh of newspapers

The slow decline of the traditional press economic model is now manifesting as an intellectual capitulation. Unable to compete with tech giants for advertising revenue, many 'newspapers of record' have resorted to monetizing tribal engagement by feeding reader bias. The author uses a recent misleading headline about politicians and their real estate holdings to illustrate how journals are prioritizing clickbait and populist resentment over analytical rigor. By cherry-picking data and ignoring basic arithmetic regarding property values and ownership types, these outlets are alienating critical readers and accelerating their own irrelevance.

The Figure of the Day: Joaquim Letria

Joaquim Letria was more than a benchmark journalist; he was a revolutionary figure whose voice and unique interviewing style transformed Portuguese media after decades of dictatorship. Known for his wit and fearless approach, he notably interviewed an empty chair when a minister failed to appear, and moderated the legendary Soares-Cunhal debate. An innovator who introduced talk shows and 'candid camera' segments to Portugal, Letria passed away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of independence and intellectual bravery.

The golden years

Letria's passing leaves us thinking.

Joaquim Letria (1943–2026): the journalist who never minced his words

Reporter, newspaper founder, presidential spokesperson, and professor. A life built on the refusal of self-censorship and service to journalism. He died this Friday at the age of 82.

Family and friends say goodbye to Joaquim Letria

The wake for the journalist and writer took place this Saturday, the 17th, in Lisbon.

Joaquim Letria dies at 82, one of the most important voices in the history of national journalism

He began his career at 20 at Diário de Lisboa and founded some of the most important national publications.

API launches award in the name of Pinto Balsemão

On National Press Day, the API announced a distinction for the group founded by Pinto Balsemão and an innovation award in his name, to be launched in 2027.

Joaquim Letria. Montenegro says journalism has lost a 'striking figure'

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro considered today that 'Portuguese journalism has lost a striking figure today' with the death of Joaquim Letria.

Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies

Journalist and writer Joaquim Letria has died

Born in Lisbon in 1943, he fell in love with journalism early on and by the age of 18 was already providing support to the management of the Diário de Lisboa, as recalled by his Infopédia biography.

President of the Republic remembers Joaquim Letria as "one of the great innovators of journalism" in Portugal

The Head of State expresses “profound sadness” at the death of Joaquim Letria, this Friday, at the age of 82.

Germano's biography is “a poem of praise for the work” of the Porto-man with a “sunny” smile

Um Dia Vais Ter Tudo, by Mariana Correia Pinto, will be presented on Sunday at the Stock Exchange Palace and reviews the 95 years of the dean of journalism in Porto.

Joaquim Letria was a giant in our profession

Journalist Gonçalo Pereira Rosa remembers his friend, Joaquim Letria, as a giant of communication and a free spirit who dominated press, television, and radio.

Minister of Culture remembers Joaquim Letria as a landmark figure in Portuguese journalism

The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, lamented today the death of journalist and writer Joaquim Letria, classifying him as “one of the most remarkable figures of post-25 April journalism”.

13h Journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies at 82

Joaquim Letria, a renowned Portuguese journalist and writer, has passed away at the age of 82.

Joaquim Letria (1943–2026). It began as a love for writing and defending the most vulnerable. Then, there was Tintin.

Journalist Joaquim Letria has died at 82. His career spanned radio, television, print media, and serving as a spokesperson for President Ramalho Eanes. Known for his international reporting, founding several newspapers, and his time at the BBC, he was a pivotal figure in Portuguese media who helped moderate historic political debates during the revolution.

Minister remembers Joaquim Letria as a landmark figure of Portuguese journalism

Margarida Balseiro Lopes remembered the “multifaceted communication professional, founder of several editorial projects, author of several books”.

Journalist Joaquim Letria has died at 82

The journalist and writer had been frail for some time, but was not ill.

1pm. Journalist Joaquim Letria dies at 82

He began his journalism career in 1963 at Diário de Lisboa. He was an international reporter and commentator, and one of the moderators of the debate between Álvaro Cunhal and Mário Soares on November 6, 1975.

Joaquim Letria (1943-2026): journalist and writer dies at 82

Founder of the weekly newspapers “O Jornal” and “Tal & Qual”, who also left his mark on Portuguese television, has died at 82. The information was confirmed to Expresso by the publisher Âncora.

Joaquim Letria, one of the iconic figures of post-April 25th Portuguese journalism, has died

Journalist and writer Joaquim Letria passed away this Friday at the age of 82. A founder of publications such as O Jornal, Tal & Qual and the magazine Sábado, he was a key figure in Portuguese journalism in the decades following the April Revolution. Born in Lisbon in 1943, he worked for the Diário de Lisboa, the Associated Press, the DPA, and the BBC. After returning to Portugal in 1974, he helped direct information services at RTP and later gained popularity in the 80s for television shows like Directíssimo. He also served as a spokesperson for President Ramalho Eanes. The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Margarida Balseiro Lopes, expressed her condolences, describing him as a multifaceted professional.

Journalist and writer Joaquim Letria has died

He was 82 years old.

The return of Maria João Avillez

There are many TV interviews, but interviewing two protagonists of Spanish and Portuguese political life is quite an achievement. González has come out of seclusion to condemn Sánchez, who is also from the PSOE, as best he can; Passos has formalised what he has only briefly mentioned before.

André Carrilho wins World Press Cartoon Grand Prix

Published on the cover of Público in October 2025, the work regarding the war in Gaza earned the artist the Grand Prix, 1st place in editorial, and 3rd place in caricature.

The Figure of the Day. May Vera Lagoa be freed from 'Diabo'

A reflection on the legacy of journalist Vera Lagoa and the newspaper she founded, Diabo. The author recounts personal encounters in an elevator and argues that the newspaper should have ceased publication upon her death in 1996, suggesting it has since become a distorted remnant of its former self. The piece highlights Lagoa's courage in the face of threats from both the far-left and far-right, ultimately calling for the publication to close so her memory can finally rest.

The "birth pains" of a national news agency

The Lusa News Agency, CIPRL, was born as a cooperative via a deed on December 12, 1986, resulting from the merger of the ANOP and NP agencies, a troubled process that would mark the new agency's early years.