Trust in News requests extension of deadline to decide on insolvency plan

Trust in News (TiN) has requested more time to decide on the insolvency plan approved by a Supreme Court of Justice ruling, meaning the decision is expected to be known in May, sources linked to the process told Lusa. The Supreme Court of Justice ruling that approved the insolvency plan for TiN, owner of...

Joana Marques: “What was the idea behind Anjos asking for €1.118 million? When a life is lost, the compensation is around €100,000”

After a year marked by the Anjos vs. Joana Marques trial, the acquitted comedian is on tour presenting “Em Sede Própria”. Returning to Humor À Primeira Vista with Gustavo Carvalho, she reveals that she had already booked the venues for this new show before the trial began and comments on Cristina Ferreira's recent statements, highlighting that the presenter “has a complicated relationship with freedom of expression”.

Content Europe 2026: Lisbon, a new meeting place focusing on formats and co-production - Prensario Internacional

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Content Europe 2026: Lisbon, a new meeting place focusing on formats and co-production - Prensario Internacional

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Impresa to appeal against lawsuit challenging MFE's entry into its capital

At issue are the resolutions approved at the general meeting on March 10th, which allowed MFE to enter Impresa's share capital, as well as the election of three members to the Board of Directors.

Impresa confirms lawsuit from Panamanian company to block entry of Italian group MFE

Impresa, which owns SIC and Expresso, announced this Monday that it has been served in a lawsuit by Tilway Management Inc., a Panamanian-registered company, to challenge the decisions made at the general meeting on March 10th. According to a statement to the market, the meeting addressed decisions that...

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Impresa: “We are aligned with MFE on a pan-European strategy”

“We are the largest player in Portugal, but we need capital to grow and we need to look at Europe. MediaForEurope [MFE] is the only industry player looking at this the right way,” stated Francisco Pedro Balsemão, CEO of the Impresa group, when asked about the reason for the Italian company's entry as...

MFE: Profits of Impresa shareholder soar 118% to reach 300 million

MediaForEurope (MFE), the Italy-based media group that became the second-largest shareholder of Impresa this year, revealed its 2025 financial results this Wednesday. The group's consolidated net profit reached 300.7 million euros, representing a 118% growth compared to the 137.9 million euros recorded previously.

Medialivre Editorial Director explains CMTV presenter's departure

The editorial director of Medialivre clarifies the reasons behind the exit of a presenter from the CMTV channel.

Notícias Direct suspends distribution following unilateral decision by JN owner that "harms its own subscribers"

Notícias Direct has suspended the distribution of Jornal de Notícias and O Jogo, titles owned by Notícias Ilimitadas (NI), after the company made a “unilateral” change to contractual terms that had been in place for over a decade. According to an official source from the company led by Luís Figueiredo Trindade, the change significantly reduced the discount Notícias Direct received, making their operations unviable due to distribution costs. Despite attempts to reach an agreement, the suspension was enacted after warnings that NI was harming its own subscribers. Meanwhile, Global Media, which recently sold its stake in NI, confirmed that its own newspaper, DN, will continue to be distributed to subscribers as normal.

Dreamia to close Biggs channel and replace it with VinTV

Dreamia, a joint venture between Nos and AMC Networks International Southern Europe, which produces and distributes the Hollywood, Blast, Panda, Panda Kids, Biggs, and Casa e Cozinha channels — as well as the Panda Plus streaming platform — is set to replace one of the channels in its portfolio. Biggs will be replaced by...

Financial crisis in the media, precariousness and loss of credibility worry journalists

Job insecurity is the second biggest constraint identified in the survey, manifesting itself mainly in “low wages, unstable contracts, freelance work and a lack of stability”.

Journalism under pressure: financial crisis, job insecurity and identity loss are the problems most cited by professionals

A new study by Professor Felisbela Lopes of the University of Minho reveals that Portuguese journalists face a worsening landscape compared to a decade ago. The research, based on a survey of 100 professionals, identifies the financial crisis of media groups, job insecurity, and a crisis of identity as the primary threats to the industry. The findings highlight a profession struggling with reduced resources, declining public trust, and the blurring lines between journalism and content creation, prompting calls for more robust public support and a re-evaluation of professional regulation.

RTP pays over 100,000 euros to change its image

The rebranding process of the public broadcaster is generating controversy.

Ratings: SIC and TVI tied in March

SIC and TVI appear tied in the February ratings. According to the Dentsu analysis for +M, which targets adults aged 15 and over, both stations recorded a 14.8% share in March, which represents a 0.5 percentage point increase for SIC compared to February and...

Researchers recommend more AI training for journalists

Researchers from the Media Observatory (Obercom) and CENJOR, responsible for a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, recommend strengthening training in this area, with special attention to ethical and deontological issues.

Researchers recommend more AI training for journalists

Researchers from the Media Observatory (Obercom) and CENJOR, responsible for a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism, recommend strengthening training in this area, with special attention to ethical and deontological issues.

CMTV wins for 48 consecutive months

In March, the Correio da Manhã channel also completed a streak of one thousand days in the lead. It recorded a 5.66% share, more than the sum of its main competitors.

Leitão Amaro expresses deep confidence in the RTP administration

Employees have decided to withdraw their confidence in the company's Board of Directors.

Francisco Pinto Balsemão: a life on display at the Impresa group headquarters

His professional journalist card, number 18 and still valid until July of this year, is just one of many objects from the life of Francisco Pinto Balsemão (1937-2025) now on display in the atrium of the building in Oeiras that bears his name, which serves as the headquarters for the Impresa group, SIC Notícias, and Expresso.

Mónica Serrano accumulates Human Resources and Transformation directorship at Impresa

The entry of the Italian group MFE into Impresa is starting to become visible in the group's organisational chart. At the end of last week, the group led by Francisco Pedro Balsemão announced that Teresa Gonçalves will be the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Impresa, replacing Paulo Reis, who is stepping down after more than 16 years with the group.

Lusa reports profit of 336,000 euros in 2025, a drop of 1.7 million euros

Lusa recorded a positive net result of 336,000 euros in 2025, which translates into 'an unfavourable evolution of 1.7 million euros', the news agency's board revealed this Monday. According to the board, this variation results 'above all from the registration of an extraordinary and non-recurring event in 2024, amounting to...'

TVI accelerates, SIC (still) searching for a future

With the 2025 financial results for Media Capital and Impresa presented, a business comparison is possible: Impresa recorded superior operational performance in 2025 compared to Media Capital, yet the owner of TVI still enters 2026 with a leaner financial structure in a sector where robustness...

RTP workers to strike following management proposal

RTP employees have voted unanimously to strike, including refusing overtime and holiday work, in response to a salary increase proposal of 7.50 euros, which they describe as a pay cut. The workers' committee and unions argue this falls significantly short of the government's recommendation of 56.58 euros. Additionally, the management is seeking to eliminate retirement insurance benefits and increase employee insurance costs. The workers have also expressed a loss of confidence in the Board of Directors, led by Nicolau Santos, while the company faces financial pressure due to the government's decision not to adjust the Audiovisual Contribution for inflation.