"So many 'veados'...": Portuguese writer sparks controversy in Brazil
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Fábio Nobre shared a video that has gone viral. Brazilian media are calling it prejudiced.
David Carreira moves fans as he remembers his sister Sara
One of the photos, taken at Christmas, was especially moving.
Luciana celebrates a very special occasion with her eldest daughter
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The CMTV presenter shared images showing the festive atmosphere and the closeness between generations.
From Zara Larsson to YouTubers' throwbacks: 2016 went viral. Are we seeking refuge in nostalgia?
Why 2016? A psychologist explains the nostalgic 'boom' that has been sweeping social media at the start of the year.
How does the PJ detect underage extremists online?
Social networks and gaming platforms are often the first point of contact with violent and hateful content, before radicalisation on encrypted platforms, where people 'speak freely'.
Compared to Dumbo! Portuguese influencer responds after being mocked online
Rebeca Caldeira turned the criticism into a positive message and even taught her detractors a lesson.
Fanny Rodrigues becomes upset and exposes insults involving her son
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The 'Portuguese beauty' has decided to set boundaries for people who interact with her on social media.
'That's just a cricket to me': Paulo Batista on Maya Jama incident during filming of Love Island
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A commentator on 'Noite das Estrelas' comments on a post by the girlfriend of Portugal international Ruben Dias, in which Maya Jama appears frightened by insects in the room where she is staying in South Africa.
Isabela Valadeiro in the Maldives — or "a guide to setting Instagram alight"
The actress travelled with her husband Carlos Ferra to a dream destination.
Digital mentions and followers of Cotrim de Figueiredo rise during 'horribilis' week
João Cotrim de Figueiredo's social media accounts saw the number of followers increase by 19.7% — between 12 and 15 January — in the week when first André Ventura's 'rather unfortunate moment' emerged and then the allegation of sexual harassment surfaced, which has already led the candidate to criticise the media...
Social network X experiences outages in Portugal and other countries for the second time this week
The social network stopped working at around 15:00 (Lisbon time) for reasons still unknown.
Social network X suffers repeated outages in Portugal
The social network X experienced a second outage this week affecting users in Portugal and other countries, with hundreds to thousands of incidents reported on monitoring services before access was restored. National outlets logged interruptions and Downdetector‑style counts showed spikes in reports in Portugal and Spain. Users who rely on X for news or business should have alternative channels ready during platform outages.
Did Ronaldo's and Messi's families visit Disneyland together?
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Were Ronaldo, Messi, Georgina Rodríguez and Antonella Roccuzzo at Disneyland Paris with their children, or is it a fake image?
The presidential race on social media
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Candidates are devoting increasing amounts of campaign time to producing content for social networks. Ventura is king; Cotrim is betting heavily. Seguro, Mendes and Gouveia e Melo maintain an institutional tone.
"She's a force of nature": Léo Caeiro on Sónia Jesus admitting she feels low
The former Big Brother contestant posted a video on social media admitting she feels low and without energy.
Enzo Barrenechea tries to justify a post about FC Porto with... five words
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Benfica's Argentine midfielder has once again taken to social media.
TikTok will implement technology to detect users' ages in Europe
European users will be notified as soon as the system — which analyses profile data, videos posted and behavioural signals to predict whether an account may belong to a minor — is launched.
08:00 — Cotrim's lawyer reportedly looked into other complaints
The total number of Inês Bichão's Instagram followers was also identified. Additionally, Henrique Gouveia e Melo did not like seeing André Ventura in military uniform.
On TikTok, the most effective candidate was... Cotrim Figueiredo
Jorge Pinto saw the largest increase, while Ventura showed signs of slowing down.
On the penultimate day, Jorge Pinto opened the door that so many had asked him to open
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With 24 hours left, Jorge Pinto ultimately opened the door to a vote for António José Seguro, echoing suggestions that had come from social media and public opinion.
YouTube introduces more parental controls and new recommendation rules for teenagers
Updates will begin to be rolled out from this Thursday.
Study ranks candidates' social‑media traction and engagement
An IPAM analysis of about 2,104 social‑media posts finds Luís Marques Mendes has the least digital traction while candidates differ between volume (André Ventura) and engagement (Jorge Pinto); Cotrim combines reach and involvement in a more balanced way. The study highlights how digital strategies vary across platforms and could shape mobilisation in the final campaign phase. Political observers and voters should note online traction does not directly equal votes but can influence turnout and narrative dynamics.
Election disinformation totals more than 7.7 million views
A LabCom study at the University of Beira Interior finds disinformation linked to the presidential campaign has reached over 7.7 million views on social media since November 2025, with André Ventura associated with about 85.7% of identified cases. Multiple national outlets report the figures consistently, noting the high concentration around one candidate and the scale of reach. Voters and social-media users should be cautious about viral claims and cross-check major assertions with reputable outlets.
André Ventura, born January 15, 1983, is a lawyer, academic, and Portugal's most prominent far-right leader. He founded Chega ("Enough") in 2019 after his PSD mayoral campaign attacked the Romani community. Chega surged from 1.3% in 2019 to 22.8% in May 2025, becoming parliament's second-largest party and making Ventura Leader of the Opposition.
His platform emphasizes immigration restrictions, law-and-order policies, constitutional reform, and contains inflammatory anti-Romani rhetoric that has triggered multiple discrimination convictions and investigations. Politically classified as far-right by international media, Ventura cultivates alliances with European far-right figures including Marine Le Pen and Santiago Abascal.
He announced his 2026 presidential candidacy, polling at 18% alongside independent Admiral Gouveia e Melo. His rise ended Portugal's 50-year resistance to far-right parties.
LabCom is the Communication Laboratory at the University of Beira Interior (Universidade da Beira Interior), a research group that monitors media, political communication and disinformation. Its study found that since November 2025 election‑related disinformation posts have collected over 7.7 million views on social media, with André Ventura linked to 85.7% of the cases, which helps voters and residents understand the scale and sources of misleading content ahead of the vote.
The harassment allegation and second-round scenarios: the day that shook Cotrim's campaign
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.