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“All citizens, in any part of our territory, must have access to the written press,” said the representative of the municipalities, who notes the local authorities' concern regarding the end of deliveries.
The president of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP) stated that municipalities are ready to support the distribution and sale of newspapers to ensure all citizens have access to the press. Pedro Pimpão highlighted the need for special attention to sales points in low-density areas. The Government has proposed a three-year, 3.5 million euro support model, though the national distributor VASP has expressed concerns that the proposal could have unintended negative effects.
The president of the National Association of Municipalities defends the importance of ensuring press distribution throughout the country, particularly in less populated areas.
The president of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), Pedro Pimpão, guaranteed today a commitment to ensure that the press is distributed throughout the country and highlighted the importance of territorial cohesion.
The president of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), Pedro Pimpão, guaranteed this Tuesday a commitment to ensuring that the press is distributed throughout the country and highlighted the importance of territorial cohesion. Speaking to the Lusa agency, Pedro Pimpão stated that, in the 'logic of territorial cohesion', it is important that 'low-density municipalities continue to...'
Marco Galinha warns that VASP is imminently set to cut the routes used to distribute newspapers, potentially affecting newspaper deliveries and circulation.
From January, several districts will no longer have daily newspaper distribution guaranteed by Vasp. Trade unionists in Castelo Branco are demanding 'urgent solutions' from the Government and local authorities.
