Latest news and stories about misinformation in Portugal for expats and residents.
The “news” is circulating on Facebook with a fake graphic that mimics SIC Notícias. The Odemira City Council assures Observador that the claim is “absolutely false”.
A falsified image using the Diário de Notícias graphic style attributes invented statements to Luís Montenegro. The photograph used is real, but it is from 2024.
Prime Minister Montenegro urges citizens to remain vigilant against misinformation.
The conference 'Factness: The place of facts in health, nutrition and fitness communication' brought together experts who debated topics such as misinformation and the regulation of food supplements.
An increasing number of Portuguese citizens are expressing concern regarding the spread of misinformation.
A new initiative has started in Portugal aimed at improving digital skills and combating the spread of misinformation.
In the fight against misinformation and the promotion of health literacy, professionals, scientific institutions, media, and content creators must work in a more coordinated, responsible, and ethical manner.
An image circulating on social media uses the visual identity of the newspaper Público to fabricate content about a supposed manual. However, there is no record or document to support this theory.
With the political environment in Brazil still highly polarised, posts claim that Lula da Silva had to flee after his entourage was pelted with eggs in Lisbon. But this is false.
With nearly 800,000 followers and over 100 million views on Instagram, 'Dona Maria'—an elderly Black woman known for radical right-wing political opinions—has become a significant influencer in Brazil. However, the character is a creation of artificial intelligence. The Workers' Party (PT) and its allies have filed a complaint with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) seeking to shut down her social media profiles, arguing that the AI-generated avatar is being used as a political tool to spread misinformation and influence the upcoming election. While the creator, Daniel dos Santos, views the project as a way to generate income, the case has sparked a broader debate about censorship, political criticism, and the challenges of regulating AI in future electoral cycles.
Posts began appearing reporting the sudden death of former CDS president Francisco Rodrigues dos Santos at the beginning of March. It is a case of mistaken identity involving a man with the same name and age.
Computer engineer Duarte Miguel Freitas explains how technological evolution now allows for “super realistic” content, making it very difficult to verify whether it is fake or not. “Nowadays I can no longer just believe, I have to confirm,” he summarises.
Some videos show documents that are not Portuguese. Others were recorded several years ago.
Rumours claim that some schools are placing litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as animals. The narrative emerged in North America in 2021 but has been replicated in other countries.
Many posts have appeared on social media regarding an alleged Italian law that provides for paid leave in the event of a pet's illness. Ventura shared the narrative, which is not true.
In recent days, a table has been circulating that places Portugal at the top of fuel price increases, with a rise of 23 cents compared to increases of only three to 10 cents in 12 other European countries, but these figures are false.
In recent days, a table has been circulating that places Portugal at the top of fuel price increases, with a rise of 23 cents compared to increases of only three to 10 cents in 12 other European countries, but these figures are false.
See the answer in the video. Polígrafo TVI (from the same group as CNN Portugal) is a fact-checking programme about current affairs.
Learn how to identify these manipulations and avoid sharing misinformation.
What leads some people to believe misinformation while others are sceptical of it? Work carried out jointly by PÚBLICO and Medialab in the Upstream project sheds some light on this.
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A conspiracy theory is circulating on social media claiming that Christmas celebrations were cancelled in several schools across the country 'to avoid offending Muslims'. But the narrative is conspiratorial — and false.
Both opponents posted two clips from the debate that they considered most useful to their narratives, but André Ventura added a third video: a supporter using incorrect data about Portuguese emigration, which for the Chega leader is an 'eye-opener'.
A 24-hour account of the false report claiming weapons were present at a school in Trafaria.
A purported quote from writer Miguel Esteves Cardoso has been circulating on social media claiming he expressed support for the leader of Chega. However, the text is false.
Explores the regulatory issues raised by digital technologies for democratic processes, including online campaigning, misinformation, data protection and platform governance.
I always blamed the Government for my being misinformed about the country’s political landscape; the online presence in this election makes me think that, after all, I was wrong. Column by Gustavo Casto
Without reliable data, it becomes impossible to evaluate public policies. Without a culture of rigour and evidence, only demagogy remains. Imagining a world in which the truth no longer matters is far too dangerous.
The TVI presenter has spoken out to clarify his position in response to a manipulated video circulating online.
Eva Brás Pinho, PSD MP, discusses the controversy over a Volksvargas post involving the prime minister, Luís Montenegro.
