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A look at the director and comedian's exuberant, infectious brand of comic chaos.
Tomorrow (Thursday) will mark one week since Luís Montenegro's office announced it would proceed with a criminal complaint against Luís Vargas, author of the satirical page 'Volksvargas'—now with around 14,500 followers—after he published a post containing 'a fake publication of the President of the United States of America with an image of a message attributed to ...'
Putting humour exercises on trial always ends in a huge laugh.
Portugal’s oldest Carnival parade is returning to Loulé from February 15 to 17, promising showstopping parades that mix humour, satire and pop culture. This year’s theme, “Super Carnival”, brings iconic The post Superheroes, satire and Zé Povinho take over Loulé Carnival appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lawyer Miguel Pereira Coutinho believes there are no grounds to initiate court proceedings. Meanwhile, comedian Ricardo Araújo Pereira says the tweet's content is obviously satirical.
Volksvargas was the target of a complaint. Disinformation itself is not punishable, but defamation or insult can be alleged. Factors that matter include the page's reach, whether it is presented as satire or uses a watermark, and how viewers perceive it.
A message attributed to Luís Montenegro claiming the Azores were to be ceded to the US — supposedly published by Donald Trump — is false and was created by a satirical page. Some people believed it, and the prime minister accuses the creator of spreading misinformation.
At the very moment he chooses to remain neutral in the face of a presidential candidacy founded on the widespread dissemination of fake news, Montenegro complains about a satirical publication. Opinion piece by Pedro Adão e Silva
The author of the social media post targeted by a complaint from the prime minister today denied any intention to spread disinformation, saying their account is 'a satire page'.
Promises to give a Ferrari to every Portuguese person and to have wine piped into every home were highlighted.
An unnamed presidential candidate found himself today distraught over his approval in the polls. INEM was called to give him an intravenous drip of self‑esteem and to fan his face with a towel, but failed to appear for hours and hours. Read the full story in 'O Inimigo Público'.
Considered a polymath of the arts because of his wide-ranging artistic career, he brings his own talents and humour to politics. A musician, visual artist and university professor, Manuel João Vieira is once again standing for President of the Republic, in his characteristic satirical tone and with ideas that are, to say the least, extravagant — such as promising a Ferrari for every Portuguese or 'wine from the tap' in every home. While also drawing attention to social issues and the country's problems, he presents himself as the candidate who fights for the right to happiness.
In Manuel João Vieira's absurdities there is intelligent criticism.
The new RTP series opens the door to a conversation about the housing crisis. It showcases the daily life of a real estate agency in Loures. The five episodes of “Premium Door” are now available on RTP Play.
