It's far too early to support Seguro or Ventura, says Gouveia e Melo
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The admiral did not, for now, commit to declaring support for either of the two candidates who advanced to the second round of the presidential election.
'Macaco' wants to return to court to defend himself
The defence asks for conditions to be put in place so that Fernando Madureira can be present at the hearing on the 21st.
Nuno Lopes is expected to go to trial before a jury
“Nuno Lopes denies the charges and is confident that a jury will reach the same conclusion,” the actor's press office told Observador. He is accused of raping and drugging an American screenwriter in 2006.
Former aide accusing Cotrim of sexual harassment says 'veracity of the facts' will be determined by the courts
Inês Bichão says that on Monday, 12 January, content originally shared in a restricted, non-public context 'was illicitly disseminated' without her consent.
Thank you, Vieira!
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Through humour and metaphors, Vieira spoke some truths.
Boaventura de Sousa is a saint
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My female professors at university nurtured feelings of love for me and did their best to conceal them, which avoided problems: one of them was Maria Cavaco Silva.
Gouveia e Melo accuses Ventura of disrespect for wearing military camouflage
Gouveia e Melo says he felt ill at ease after André Ventura wore a military camouflage uniform. He says it is disrespectful, especially coming from someone who did not even do the compulsory military service.
'There is no complaint against me', says Cotrim de Figueiredo
The former leader of Iniciativa Liberal insists that 'there is no report, allegation or complaint' against him and points the finger at the media: 'Do you realise what you have done to my life?'
Sócrates made another return trip to Dubai
The former prime minister once again spent a few days abroad.
In an open letter, 30 women say they never experienced inappropriate behaviour by Cotrim
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Thirty women have signed an open letter stating they never experienced any inappropriate behaviour from Cotrim, presented as a response amid allegations or public debate about his conduct.
30 women say they never experienced inappropriate behaviour from Cotrim
In an open letter, the women say they were always treated with respect, professionalism and consideration.
Admiral as a candidate: Action Man, Churchill and fans
Gouveia e Melo is more at ease on the streets than in TV studios. Older people are his fanbase and thank him for his work during the pandemic. Former military personnel salute him. The admiral steers clear of politically charged wordplay.
Frazão denies defaming Pureza and invokes "Christian upbringing"
The Chega MP told the court he did not know whether the 2021 post on X that led to this trial was made by him or by someone with access to his social media accounts.
Almirante puxa dos galões em tempo de crise internacional: "Se tivessem de atravessar um vale escuro, quem queriam para vos acompanhar?"
Gouveia e Melo is trying to use the international context to change the narrative that he is politically inexperienced. The reserve military officer is attempting to create the impression that, faced with looming instability, the inexperienced ones are the others, posing a challenge: in a dangerous situation, which of the candidates would you choose to accompany you? He also called commentators 'hitmen'.
Ventura "of peace" wasn't throwing cavacas (traditional pastries) at anyone
On the same day he avoided responding to his opponents, André Ventura took part in a tradition in Aveiro and acknowledged that his opponents might well want to throw cavacas at him. But he insists he would not retaliate.
Gouveia e Melo says he is fed up with polls and refuses to comment on them
Gouveia e Melo said he is tired of opinion polls and declined to comment on their results.
Gouveia e Melo says he is "used to making difficult decisions"
Gouveia e Melo believes he can bring the ship into a safe harbour.
