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The PSD will submit a bill proposing age verification at social media account creation to enforce a ban on under-13s and restrict access for under-16s. The measure, described as sensible and largely inevitable in an editorial, aims to protect children and reduce pressures such as the pursuit of likes, though it raises practical enforcement and privacy concerns about verification methods.
João Cotrim de Figueiredo’s campaign, which had been gaining momentum, suffered a serious setback after a strategic misstep on second-round strategy and the resurfacing of a harassment allegation on social media. By not ruling out support for Ventura, Cotrim exposed himself to attacks and fractured the narrative of steady progress; the harassment allegation — reportedly known within Iniciativa Liberal for two years — compounded the damage and prompted him to decry ‘low‑level’ and ‘dirty’ politics. The episode shifted the campaign’s focus onto Cotrim personally, energised opponents and risked undoing recent gains as rivals consolidated backing ahead of a possible second round.
The author reflects on the evolution of the term 'influencer', contrasting traditional forms of influence—such as parents, teachers, or artists—with the modern 'digital influencer'. The text argues that while influence is a fundamental human behavior, the digital version is predominantly commercial and relies on social media platforms. The author criticizes how social media has democratized influence, allowing individuals regardless of their qualifications or intelligence to gain followers, ultimately suggesting that in an increasingly mediocre world, even the most foolish influencers tend to grow their audience.
The European Commission threatened this Wednesday to fine the tech giant Meta for effectively allowing children under 13 to use Facebook and Instagram, deeming their age control mechanisms ineffective. During the morning, it also urged member states to implement age verification on social networks by the end of the year.
The European Commission requests that member countries base their efforts on an application model developed by the EU executive.
Since children under 13 can enter a fake date of birth to access Facebook and Instagram, the European Commission stated that Meta does not have sufficient restriction measures in place.
The European Commission states that the measures implemented to ensure the restriction of children under 13 “do not seem effective.” Children can enter a false age.
Brussels is under pressure to protect kids online as countries move forward with social media bans.
With the bill to ban under-16s from social media under discussion, global scientists warn: the technology is invasive, unreliable, and could exacerbate inequalities.
MEP Bruno Gonçalves and Kiko is Hot debated social media and mental health with students at Dr. José Afonso Secondary School. The 'Bora Movement' promotes debate on hate speech and online vulnerability.
More than 288 million emojis were used in digital publications in the Portuguese language between January 2025 and March 2026, revealed an analysis conducted by Buzzmonitor. The social media monitoring and analysis platform from Elifegroup also shows which emojis were the most used. With more than 25 million mentions, ...
Cherry mocktails, red light masks, or sleep tracking gadgets. The new social media trend is called sleepmaxing and it promises to improve sleep quality. Is that really the case?
Statements made on the programme 'Dois às 10' regarding the case of four youths accused of raping a minor are affecting the presenter's popularity and influence.
The presenter did not apologise for her statements on the programme Dois às 10. She only regretted the phrasing of what she claims was a question “to understand the rapist's behaviour”.
The television presenter is concerned about the weight social media has on daily life, which is why he does not share as much. He is the 13th guest on 'A Vida Não é o Que Aparece'.
The main goal is to prevent the adults in the family from embarrassing them, as happens in every generation, but also to protect and monitor parents in their wanderings across social media.
Socialist MEP launches a debate project in schools this Monday, from Braga to Seixal, to be broadcast on social media. The goal is to change the digital discourse and promote healthy debate.
I have come to the conclusion that social media does not only have drawbacks and disadvantages for life in society
The presenter's intervention regarding the case of the four influencers accused of raping a 16-year-old girl has sparked controversy.
The 23-year-old is balancing a meteoric rise on social media, an increasingly solid reputation in the international fashion world, and growing recognition beyond borders.
The recent intention of the Portuguese Parliament to prohibit free access for those under 16 to social networks and online platforms represents one of the most important (and controversial) public debates in recent times. After countries like France and Spain moved forward with similar ideas, Portugal approved a bill that aims to...
The tool has been a subject of discussion since it was revealed that the Government was paying for a subscription to 'monitor social media and react to controversies'.
The controversy surrounding the TVI presenter's statements led the actress to share her trauma live on air.
A new trend has arrived on social media, and this time it is a soap opera featuring real-life drama. The actors are fruits and vegetables. But be careful: these AI-generated parodies can have negative effects.
The presenter finally spoke about the wave of indignation and complaints caused by her words regarding consent on the show Dois às 10.
The European Union has announced that it has an application ready to verify the age of those accessing social media. The idea is to protect children and adolescents from violence, sexualisation, and disinformation.
Commentators on ‘Olá, Bom Dia!’ discuss social media posts by Bernardina Brito showing her holiday in Palma de Mallorca with her children, who are missing school.
At issue is a statement made by the presenter regarding the case of four influencers accused of raping a 16-year-old girl.
The European Commission warned today that it will have “zero tolerance” for digital platforms that do not use the new European mobile application to confirm the minimum age for accessing social networks, which is already technically ready.
Von der Leyen announces a European application ready to protect children on social media. “This application gives parents, teachers and caregivers a powerful tool to protect children,” guarantees the Commission.
