The room erupted as soon as it became clear that Seguro could be a potential winner against André Ventura

An exit poll gives victory to António José Seguro, followed by the leader of Chega.

Correio da Manhã1h ago

Pureza admits that Catarina Martins' result will be important for the future of the Left Bloc

Pureza acknowledged that the outcome for Catarina Martins — likely referring to her result in an election or internal party process — will play a significant role in shaping the future direction of the Left Bloc (BE).

Dinheiro Vivo16 Jan

The election campaign is drawing to a close. See the best images

A photographic roundup of the campaign's most memorable moments as the election period ends.

Diário de Notícias16 Jan

The left wants European decline

Reactions to the situation in Venezuela and Greenland undermine Western cohesion and illustrate that the left wants European decline, relying here on the Socialist Party (PS) and the other parties.

Observador16 Jan

Cotrim warns that 'a dirty campaign of insinuations and noise' will not work

The presidential candidate says the attacks — 'numerous, insidious and vile' — are motivated by his standing in the polls.

Correio da Manhã15 Jan

The candidate best placed to secure a place in the second round is, without doubt, André Ventura

Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles comments on the evolution of voting intentions in CNN Portugal's tracking poll, saying that “it is practically clear” that André Ventura will go through to the second round.

CNN Portugal15 Jan

Jorge Pinto accepts responsibility for any outcome

Jorge Pinto says that if he gets a poor electoral result on Sunday, he will personally accept the defeat.

RTP Notícias15 Jan

The odds in the Portuguese elections: Ventura against whom in the run-off?

We said at the start of this journey that we would always try to translate the meaning of the odds, so here it is: in four out of five alternative realities, André Ventura is in the run-off.

Público15 Jan

Poll: three candidates are closest to Belém, and Seguro is the favourite in the second round

To discuss the campaign and possible election results, we invited David Santiago, editor of the Politics section at PÚBLICO.

Público14 Jan

Trial of Sócrates resumes today at 11:00

RTP Notícias13 Jan

Did Cotrim say he would support Ventura in a second round? Here are the presidential candidate’s statements in full

It was one of the topics that marked the day of the campaign. João Cotrim de Figueiredo acknowledged on Monday that he had been “unclear” in his remarks about a possible endorsement in a second round of the presidential election, after admitting that he did not rule out supporting any candidate. Hours after saying he “did not rule out any hypothesis” of offering support in a second round, the presidential candidate clarified that he does not commit to anyone and emphasised that he does not want André Ventura as President of the Republic. But, after all: did Cotrim say he supported Ventura in a second round? Cotrim de Figueiredo’s original statements appear in the first two minutes of the video above.

CNN Portugal12 Jan

Now is the time for us to be patriotic, says Ventura

Presidential candidate André Ventura said today that this is the moment to be patriotic, noted that other countries 'have already done so', and said he will lead Portugal along that path.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

4pm: Cotrim clarifies voting intention in a second round

RTP Notícias12 Jan

Ventura wants to know which side Montenegro will take in the second round of the presidential election

The Chega candidate anticipates a final showdown with António José Seguro and issues a challenge to the prime minister.

Correio da Manhã11 Jan

1h. Seguro insists he will not be a 'president of a faction'

At a rally in Paredes, António José Seguro said he wants to be a president for all Portuguese and not a 'shadow prime minister'. Ventura warns: no more extremism.

Observador11 Jan

Seguro saved the Socialist Party

Seguro spared the Socialist Party (PS) from humiliation in the presidential election.

Correio da Manhã11 Jan

Grandfather Cotrim brings grandchildren on to the stage: "The fight is also for you"

The candidate's family joined the campaign for the first time. His eldest daughter spoke, his four children came on to the stage and Cotrim was moved: “They are the best thing I have done in this world.”

Observador10 Jan

Cotrim de Figueiredo accuses rivals of 'lack of greatness'

João Cotrim de Figueiredo says those who attacked him for admiring Sá Carneiro and Passos Coelho show a 'lack of greatness'. He finished the campaign day with a rally in Lisbon.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

"Alguns comportamentos de Cotrim caem no ridículo": Marques Mendes deixa críticas a adversário à direita

At the end of the first week of the campaign, the Social Democrat donned kickboxing gloves and set out his strategy as convincing 'the undecided'.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

Gouveia e Melo accuses parties of wanting to 'control the vote of the Portuguese'

The presidential candidate promised to put an end to demagoguery and cynicism in politics.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

Cotrim throws 'weathervane' accusation back at Marques Mendes

The candidate backed by Iniciativa Liberal pointed out that the former commentator used the same term for Passos Coelho, which effectively turns the label into a compliment. The campaign toured Vila do Conde, Matosinhos and Aveiro.

RTP Notícias9 Jan

Ventura leads poll as Cotrim threatens to overtake Seguro

Ventura remains at 20.5%, but Seguro falls in voting intentions. Cotrim thanks supporters and closes the gap as he distances himself from Henrique Gouveia e Melo, who sees Marques Mendes growing ever closer.

Observador9 Jan

Jorge Pinto says he is "fully prepared to get a poor result" on the 18th

The presidential candidate points out that many of history's greatest leaders emerged after “successive defeats”.

Correio da Manhã9 Jan