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The journalist reviews four decades of his career and reveals his more personal side.
On 19 March 1979, on Rua Ruben A. Leitão in the Bairro Alto district of Lisbon, this daily newspaper began the journey that would make it a fundamental brand in the Portuguese media landscape. Luís Santana, CEO of Medialivre, and other founders recount how they reached this point: from the basement of the early years to today's multi-platform brand.
Gregorian Bivolaru demanded 'Miss' beauty pageants, pornographic websites, and submission practices. One of the names behind the podcast 'The Secrets of the Yoga Sect' is at the centre of this Apple TV+ miniseries.
Journalists from Visão have joined forces to save the magazine, which was declared insolvent nearly two years ago. Following a fundraising campaign, they hope to be able to purchase the magazine at an auction.
The 'Noite das Estrelas' commentator states that “it is journalism for the people.”
A new morning show, a revamped 7:00 PM news bulletin, more weekend reports, a talk show, and a major international documentary production are among the new commitments.
The journalist is preparing to start a new phase in her life.
The new format will be launched on 17 March, the day the Correio da Manhã channel celebrates its 13th anniversary.
The RTP editorial boards expressed concern today regarding the project to standardise all RTP sub-brands and the future 'Casa das Notícias', warning of 'profound changes' in the case of the radio brands.
Nuno Markl returned to the Rádio Comercial studios to host his segment 'O Homem que Mordeu o Cão' live for the first time since suffering a stroke last year. The 54-year-old broadcaster, who is still in recovery, joked about his condition while sharing his excitement to be back on the day of the station's 47th anniversary. Markl clarified that he is not fully back yet and will continue his weekly contributions from the hospital, noting that the left side of his body is still slowly recovering.
The Workers' Commissions of RTP and Lusa expressed concern today regarding the future of both companies, stating that the Government has been lacking in transparency regarding announced public policies and has created an environment of uncertainty.
Patrícia Lucas, a journalist at RTP, is praised for her professional reporting.
The Conselho de Administração da Lusa, Portugal’s national news agency, responded to workers' concerns regarding the company's new governance model, emphasizing that its primary goal is to enhance transparency and oversight. The administration clarified that the recent restructuring, which involves full state ownership, aims to strengthen accountability without interfering in editorial independence. They dismissed rumors of a merger or fusion with other entities like RTP, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining Lusa’s identity and quality journalism. The administration also highlighted efforts to improve working conditions, including evaluating resources and incentives, and plans to develop a strategic four-year plan. Workers are scheduled to protest, raising concerns about the company's future and working conditions amid ongoing restructuring and potential relocations.
MediaForEurope (MFE) is now the second-largest shareholder of Impresa. This Tuesday, after the capital market supervisor deemed that sufficient proof had been presented that MFE does not exert dominant influence over Impresa, and therefore does not need to launch a takeover bid, and following a new general meeting of shareholders...
The proposal for a temporary support scheme for the distribution of printed press in low-density territories is now official.
The capital market regulator concluded that MFE will not have the power to exert dominant influence over Impresa and exempted the Italian group from launching a takeover bid. This was the final condition required to finalise the agreement signed in November, through which the group that owns Expresso and SIC gains a new reference shareholder with a 32.9% stake.
Portuguese television has entered the “vertical” format with five new series featuring snack-sized episodes. On mobile phones, “the screen is much closer,” and that changes everything.
Polígrafo TVI (from the same group as CNN Portugal) is a fact-checking programme about current affairs.
The Medialivre channel registered a monthly share of 6.2%—more than CNN and SIC Notícias combined.
Third part of Doa a Quem Doer from Friday, 30 January 2026.
Over the past year, Portuguese listeners clicked play 33.2 million times to listen to an Observador podcast. We are national leaders. Renascença finished second and Comercial third.
Polígrafo TVI (from the same group as CNN Portugal) is a fact-checking programme about current affairs.
This week, João Miguel Tavares feels like a peace adviser, Ricardo Araújo Pereira admits he's curious, and Pedro Mexia says he has middling powers. The programme whose name we are legally prohibited from saying is back — listen to it here as a podcast.
Putting humour exercises on trial always ends in a huge laugh.
