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Journalists from the Lusa news agency staged a national strike and protest at the Assembly of the Republic to oppose new company statutes, sparking a parliamentary debate over government influence and media independence.
RTP employees have voted to strike and withdrawn confidence in the Board of Directors following a rejected salary increase proposal and proposed cuts to benefits.
Portugal has the capacity to attract foreign film and television productions but suffers from a scale problem compared to other markets, producer Sofia Noronha of Sagesse Productions told the Lusa agency.
CNN Portugal premieres 'Live Newsroom' this Thursday, a new information format that has the station's journalists directly questioning current affairs protagonists. André Ventura, founder and president of Chega, is the first guest. With no fixed schedule, this is the first format where the group brings together journalists from TVI, CNN, and Sol.
The problem started being reported a week ago. Some users have lost complete access to the Instagram pages of dozens of Portuguese newspapers, television stations, and radio stations.
The television project Conta Lá has added another chapter to its turbulent history after Meo lowered the channel's position on its grid. Since July, the company has accumulated seven court cases, five of which were filed after Sérgio Figueiredo left the project. The television channel currently occupies the 168th position...
Every day, more than 7 million people watch television in Portugal, spending an average of over five hours doing so. These figures are difficult to reconcile with the frequently repeated idea that television is losing its relevance. In an increasingly fragmented media environment, the ability to gather audiences at scale...
The new project represents a significant shift in the path of the former journalist who, after decades reporting on current affairs, is now bringing fictional characters and stories to life.
The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has sent a letter to Meta requesting the suspension, until October 30, of a clause that would allow the tracking and collection of journalistic content from media websites. The association demands guarantees that journalistic content will not be used for commercial purposes without the authorization of the respective copyright holders. The clause allows Meta to scrape and collect content from news sites as a condition for commercial use of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. WAN-IFRA expresses concern that this content may be used for developing generative AI products and warns that the measure could affect news organizations worldwide. The association also criticizes Meta's new subscription service, Meta One, and demands a permanent exemption for news organizations from restrictions on linking to their own websites.
Movement created by António José Seguro before the presidential campaign held its first conference with recommendations on the future of journalism and AI. It advocates for subsidies to newspapers via an independent entity.
The 'Deixar o Mundo Melhor' (Leave the World Better) movement was presented this Wednesday in Braga, marking one year since the death of the founder of Expresso.
The former director of information at Lusa, Luísa Meireles, stated in Parliament this Thursday that the Board of Directors proposed her immediate departure. The proposal was presented two days after the agency president's parliamentary hearing and after she had questioned the administration. Luísa Meireles also accused the two new board members of...
Joaquim Letria established himself early in Portuguese journalism and was a founder of the weekly newspapers O Jornal, Tal&Qual and the magazine Sábado.
Visão magazine was awarded the Editorial Heritage prize on National Press Day last Friday, where an appeal was made for the title to be kept alive.
The Minister of the Presidency argued this Wednesday, 21 October, that public broadcaster RTP requires restructuring to adjust costs and generate revenue, explicitly ruling out an increase in the Audiovisual Contribution fee. Leitão Amaro stated that the company must become more ambitious and innovative in its cost structure rather than relying on taxpayer support. The minister noted that a new Board of Directors will take office next year to drive these changes, and clarified that government funds would be allocated to technology and work resources rather than redundancy packages, though potential one-off state capital injections remain under consideration.
The Minister of the Presidency commented on the invasion of Rádio Universidade de Coimbra by members of the Chega party.
The European Commission made 20.5 million euros available this Wednesday to support journalism and media outlets, with funds earmarked to encourage cross-border collaborations or strengthen a mechanism that evaluates violations of press freedom. In a statement, the Commission notes that these funds will be distributed through three programs: the first, ...
The Minister of the Presidency noted that parliament “deliberated on the Lusa agency just last week”, in an allusion to the various proposals to amend the news agency's statutes.
The two lots of the public tender for the daily distribution of periodic publications for newsstand sales in mainland Portugal have been awarded to VASP – Distribuição e Logística, S.A., ensuring that newspapers and magazines continue to reach every municipality in the mainland territory. This measure is part of the Action Plan for Social Communication and aims to eliminate the risk of several municipalities, particularly in the interior, losing access to print media. By opting for a competitive tender rather than direct support to an operator, the government has reduced costs by 78% compared to initial estimates, with the state paying approximately 2.3 million euros over three years instead of the originally projected 10.5 million euros.
The Government has awarded Vasp the two lots of the tender for supporting newspaper distribution in low-density population areas, confirming the preliminary results announced on August 20. The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, had already indicated on Friday that the final report would be released this week.
Visapress, the entity for the collective management of copyright for press publishers in Portugal, is launching a national campaign to raise awareness among companies and institutions about the unlicensed use of journalistic content. With the motto “At Visapress we value journalism”, the initiative runs for two weeks and will appear in the written press.
The legacy of Francisco Pinto Balsemão is the inspiration behind the Deixar o Mundo Melhor movement, an initiative by SIC with the support of the DST group that aims to recognise individuals, projects, and ideas with a positive impact on society. Among the initiatives is the Deixar o Mundo Melhor Award, which includes a monetary prize of 70,000 euros.
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.
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.
The wake for the journalist and writer took place this Saturday, the 17th, in Lisbon.
The Left Bloc (BE) asked the Government this Saturday that the State, the largest creditor of Trust in News, support the immediate sale of Visão, which is being maintained by journalists who intend to purchase it, while warning of the risk of closure by the end of the year. In a question sent to the ministers of Finance, the Presidency, and Labour, the sole MP of the...
The sale was suspended when the Supreme Court of Justice ratified, in March, the insolvency plan presented by the owning company.
The party has appealed for the State, the largest creditor of Trust in News, to support the immediate sale of Visão, which is being kept running by journalists who intend to buy it.
In a statement, the Ministry of the Presidency underscores the importance of strengthening the capacity of local and regional media outlets to respond to the challenges of the sector.
