Culture · National NewsCândido Mota, Portugal's Voice of Democratic Broadcasting, Dies at 82
Portuguese broadcasting icon Cândido Mota, creator of groundbreaking midnight radio show, dies at 82. A legacy spanning 65 years of democratic media.
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Sports · National NewsPortuguese Football Reaches New Safety Records as Porto and Sporting Rivalry Intensifies
Portuguese football sees 37% drop in stadium violence despite fierce Porto-Sporting rivalry. Marítimo promoted to top tier as UEFA ranking climbs to sixth.
National News · Politics16-Year-Old Shot Outside Moita Nightclub as Setúbal Violence Concerns Persist
Teen shot outside Moita nightclub survives leg wound. Judicial Police investigate as Setúbal district faces rising youth gun violence. Latest details.
Immigration · National NewsVisa Bribery Scandal at Portuguese Immigration Agency Exposes Systemic Collapse
AIMA corruption investigation reveals visa bribery scheme in Azores. What this means for your residency application and immigration process in Portugal.
Culture · National NewsHow a Lawyer's Novel Reveals the Hidden Cost of Portugal's 48-Year Dictatorship
Alice Brito's May 2026 novel exposes Estado Novo repression through women's stories in 1970s Lisbon. A coded warning becomes a powerful tool against political amnesia as far-right rhetoric resurfaces.
Economy · National NewsEurope's Capital Crisis: Why Billions Flow to America Instead of Home
Europe has abundant capital flowing to US instead of domestic projects. Learn how this affects Portugal's economy and investment opportunities.
Tech · National News€3M Bitcoin Heist Gang Caught: Foreign Criminals Targeted Crypto Holders in Rural Portugal
Final member of 9-person gang extradited from UK after €3M Bitcoin robberies in rural Portugal. How foreign crypto holders can protect themselves.
Economy · National NewsNearly 2 Million Portuguese Face Poverty Risk in 2025: Who Struggles Most and What Support Exists
18.6% of Portugal's population at risk of poverty in 2025. Learn eligibility for RSI, CSI benefits, minimum wage changes, and who's most vulnerable.
Health · National NewsPortugal's Cesarean Rate Hits 33%—What Expectant Mothers Need to Know About Birth Options in 2026
Portugal's cesarean rate hit 33.2% in 2025—double WHO guidelines. Understand what drives surgical births, regional variations, and your delivery options.