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…Observador published a portrait of the tense climate in Luanda. Angola is currently torn between "fear" and a "manhunt" following the riots that divided the MPLA (Brazilian Popular Movement Party). The capital woke up to heavy police presence, despite threats of protest not having materialized. But the fear hasn't gone away, nor has the nervousness. The shockwaves from the riots have hit the ruling party hard. |
Another look at the situation in Gaza . Israel claims that international newspapers have become the "propaganda arm of Hamas" by publishing images of starving children in Gaza without context. Benjamin Netanyahu attacked the New York Times and the Western press. But photographs from the Gaza Strip still show people desperately searching for food, corroborating many of the reports made by various international organizations on the ground. |
At the national level, local elections continue to evolve . Alexandra Leitão presented her candidates for the Lisbon councils and nominated three for Livre: Alvalade, Areeiro, and Avenidas Novas. Carlos Moedas chose Margarida Mano for the Municipal Assembly. In Loures, Bruno Nunes , from Chega, proposed revoking support for Hillsong and the Hindu Community, while accusing the City Council, led by Ricardo Leão, of using a "vote-grabbing strategy." |
Álvaro Santos Pereira may have a problem to resolve . The law regulating the Bank of Portugal only allows audits by the Court of Auditors. A "legal question" raised by an IGF audit (requested by Joaquim Miranda Sarmento) is being analyzed, but a response should only be given by the new governor. Álvaro Santos Pereira may have to make an uncomfortable choice. Either he defends the central bank's independence before the government, which implies presenting reasoned opinions and, ultimately, appealing to the European Central Bank (ECB) to challenge the audit's legality. Or he accepts the inspection, opening the door, some fear, to other types of interference. |
And there's another episode of the podcast "1983: Portugal à Queima-Roupa" to listen to . The synopsis promises: "A man enters, at his own risk, an embassy building seized by terrorists who are taking hostages. Minutes later, a violent explosion is heard." |
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| | | | | | | | | |  | | Podcast Plus | | A man enters, at his own risk, an embassy building occupied by terrorists who are holding hostages. Minutes later, a violent explosion is heard. Episode 4 of "1983: Portugal at Point Blank." | |
|  | | Radio Observer | | The riots at the end of July exposed discontent with the regime. There are reports of hunger, arrests, and violence. Is the pressure mounting? Dulce Neto, a journalist at Observador, is the guest. | |
|  | | Government | | The Finance Minister creates a problem for the new president of the BdP, even before he takes office. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also won the "big prize" with the Constitutional Court's decision. | |
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|  | | War | | Russian press highlights Político article in which former Deloitte auditor accused of espionage reveals schemes to oust him after uncovering illegalities. | |
|  | | Radio Observer | | The Foreigners' Law was rejected, and several scenarios are now on the table, the most likely being a reformulation of the law. And what are the political consequences of this rejection? | |
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|  | | Mental health | | By helping a woman with postpartum depression care for her baby and bond with her daughter, psychiatrist Alexandra Lourenço felt she made a lasting difference in the lives of both people. Mental is a partnership with the Hospital da... | |
|  | | Health | | Peaches offer hidden benefits for gut health. Fiber and antioxidants work together to feed good bacteria. Mariana Chaves reveals how to make the most of this fruit. | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | The Teflon economy, the 2026 State Budget and local elections, the new governor of the Bank of Portugal, and state reform. Post-summer issues. |
|  | | No one is above criticism, and the TC judges' decision on the Foreigners' Law must be scrutinized. It's a different matter to start shouting "left-wing" every time you disagree with a decision. |
|  | | Among us, the right is terrified of leaders who deviate from the script. They prefer leaders who don't scare the left, or who limit themselves to being a leftist with the opposite signal. |
|  | | The causes of a good tail are multifactorial and not limited to genetics. As evidenced by the GPT Chat's answer to the question: "Are genes enough to explain a good tambourine?" |
| |  | | Celebrities | | The player's partner announced the news on social media: "Yes, I do. In this and all my lives," wrote the mother of Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda. | |
|  | | Celebrities | | With the goal of "creating thoughtful content, across genres, that resonates globally," the Duke and Duchess of Sussex renewed their multi-million dollar deal with the digital platform. The value of the deal was not disclosed. | |
|  | | Series | | Alien is back, but this time its playground is planet Earth. The wait is over; one of the most anticipated series of the year is almost here. And it delivers. On streaming, we also have Vanessa Kirby. | |
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