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A misleading post on social media caused panic among the singer's fans.
The billionaire owner described the penalty as an attack on free speech.
Four young people, aged between 18 and 20 at the time of the crimes, were charged with aggravated rape and child pornography. Videos were shared on social media.
The journalist came to 'Olá, Bom dia!' to talk about the affection she has received from the Portuguese people in recent times.
The actress and model reveals new sensual images to surprise her followers.
According to the report, election periods are the contexts most used for disinformation campaigns. In 2025, Russia was the main source of disinformation against the EU.
The social network X is the primary channel used for disinformation activities against the European Union, with politicians being the main target, according to a report released this Tuesday by the European diplomatic service. In a report titled 'Foreign interference and information manipulation threats', the European External Action Service (EEAS) indicates that, of the approximately...
A report indicates that, of the approximately 43,000 pieces of content related to disinformation analyzed in 2025, 88% passed through the social network X.
The social network X is the main channel used for disinformation activities against the European Union and politicians are the primary target, according to a report released today by the European diplomatic service.
The article discusses the arrival of the “Trend da Rocinha” in Portugal, highlighting its influence and the involvement of the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP). It emphasizes how this cultural movement, originating from Rocinha in Brazil, has gained popularity in Portugal, leading to increased attention from authorities and the public. The piece explores the social and cultural significance of the trend, its impact on local communities, and the response from law enforcement to manage its presence.
After a holiday abroad during the school term, the influencer ended up having to answer several questions regarding Ariel and Santiago.
The 'Doa a Quem Doer' programme reveals the story of a man who sells various products on social media and is accused of being a fraudster. This week's episode investigates the case of a three-year-old girl who has passed away, but whose image is still being used to solicit monetary donations.
“Anyone who wants to continue sending end-to-end encrypted messages can easily do so on WhatsApp,” says a Meta spokesperson.
Neurologist Servane Mouton has written a book to warn about the dangers of screens, from sedentary lifestyles to mental health. She advocates for a different model to escape current networks that manipulate and addict users.
The alleged falling out that began in 2024 may have come to an end.
Dr. Seguro belongs to the vast school of politicians who, in the scarcity of substance, trade the ideas they do not possess for loose words and shameless clichés.
The cheapest and most effective way to convey a political or social idea, or even the highly popular conspiracy theories, is through social media. A new political philosophy is emerging: TikTokism.
Brussels fined X 120 million euros in December 2025 for failing to meet its transparency obligations.
“Negative content always generates more comments on social media than positive content,” points out Gonçalo Taborda, who recalls that “ragebait can be a way to generate more traffic and more impressions. And it has been successful in doing so.”
Right of reply from Elizabete Maria Lourenço Matos Costa regarding an article published on 1 March 2026 in the print and online editions of PÚBLICO.
Unlike his predecessor in the Presidency of the Republic, António José Seguro has been using social media to communicate as head of state.
The influencer is on holiday with Ariel and Santiago in São Tomé and Príncipe during the school term.
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.