There are places where campaigns are not enough and where there is disenchantment with politics. In the mountainous interior of São Pedro do Sul, for example, the low population density keeps the parties at a distance. RTP report on the last day of campaigning. On Sunday, the Portuguese go to the polls in the legislative elections.
There are places where campaigns are not enough and where there is disenchantment with politics. In the mountainous interior of São Pedro do Sul, for example, the low population density keeps the parties at a distance. RTP report on the last day of campaigning. On Sunday, the Portuguese go to the polls in the legislative elections.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the situation in Gaza, where the inhabitants, he admits, are "starving", will be "solved" by his administration. The statements come on the same day that the Civil Defense of the Gaza Strip announced the death of at least 50 people in Israeli bombardments during the early hours of the morning.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the situation in Gaza, where the inhabitants, he admits, are "starving", will be "solved" by his administration. The statements come on the same day that the Civil Defense of the Gaza Strip announced the death of at least 50 people in Israeli bombardments during the early hours of the morning.
An estimated 1 000 people suffer from Fabry disease in the country. For a long time, doctors and scientists thought it had a single cause, but now a team of Prague experts has found others. The discovery brings hope for a possible cure.
An estimated 1 000 people suffer from Fabry disease in the country. For a long time, doctors and scientists thought it had a single cause, but now a team of Prague experts has found others. The discovery brings hope for a possible cure.
In his first government statement, Chancellor Merz announced massive investments in defense. The Bundeswehr is to be expanded to become the "conventionally strongest army in Europe". But what does this mean in concrete terms? Two experts put it into perspective.
In his first government statement, Chancellor Merz announced massive investments in defense. The Bundeswehr is to be expanded to become the "conventionally strongest army in Europe". But what does this mean in concrete terms? Two experts put it into perspective.
In the last three years, more than 2,700 doctors have applied for certificates to practice abroad. The departure of these professionals is having an impact on the SNS.
In the last three years, more than 2,700 doctors have applied for certificates to practice abroad. The departure of these professionals is having an impact on the SNS.
Tracking the disinfo on Macron's 'cocaine use' in Ukraine
Tracking the disinfo on Macron's 'cocaine use' in Ukraine
The Russian president will not be attending the peace talks with his Ukrainian counterpart this Thursday in Istanbul. The order signed by Vladimir Putin and published on the Kremlin website does not include the president in the delegation going to Turkey.
The Russian president will not be attending the peace talks with his Ukrainian counterpart this Thursday in Istanbul. The order signed by Vladimir Putin and published on the Kremlin website does not include the president in the delegation going to Turkey.
There are 4,800 more cases of minors at risk than in 2023. The annual report of the National Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People reveals that the main reasons for the cases are neglect and domestic violence.
There are 4,800 more cases of minors at risk than in 2023. The annual report of the National Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People reveals that the main reasons for the cases are neglect and domestic violence.
Spain's Electricity Grid (REE) and the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) had already warned in 2023 that there was a risk of blackout due to the overvoltage being generated in the electricity system.
Spain's Electricity Grid (REE) and the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) had already warned in 2023 that there was a risk of blackout due to the overvoltage being generated in the electricity system.
"The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together," says Pope Leo XIV, offering to mediate peace between the leaders of countries at war. "I will make every effort so that peace may prevail," he tells a meeting of members of 23 Eastern Catholic Churches located across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa.
"The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together," says Pope Leo XIV, offering to mediate peace between the leaders of countries at war. "I will make every effort so that peace may prevail," he tells a meeting of members of 23 Eastern Catholic Churches located across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, India, and parts of Africa.
After a brief ceasefire to secure the release of an Israeli-American hostage, Israeli forces attacked hospitals and surrounding areas in Gaza, killing dozens of people. Late on Tuesday, Israel ordered the evacuation of several locations in the north of the Gaza Strip, announcing imminent attacks after rockets were fired from this part of the Palestinian territory.
After a brief ceasefire to secure the release of an Israeli-American hostage, Israeli forces attacked hospitals and surrounding areas in Gaza, killing dozens of people. Late on Tuesday, Israel ordered the evacuation of several locations in the north of the Gaza Strip, announcing imminent attacks after rockets were fired from this part of the Palestinian territory.
Hospital social services in greater Lisbon try to find solutions, but it's often difficult. Almost all the reception centers are full.
Hospital social services in greater Lisbon try to find solutions, but it's often difficult. Almost all the reception centers are full.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern on Tuesday about the large number of migrants expelled from the US, in particular Venezuelans and Salvadorans sent without trial to a mega prison in El Salvador. Volker Türk admits to "grave concern" following the mass deportation of 142,000 people from the US between January 20 and April 29, since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern on Tuesday about the large number of migrants expelled from the US, in particular Venezuelans and Salvadorans sent without trial to a mega prison in El Salvador. Volker Türk admits to "grave concern" following the mass deportation of 142,000 people from the US between January 20 and April 29, since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
At the end of last year, there were 1,600 people addicted to alcohol, drugs and gambling waiting for their first appointment. This is the highest number in almost 30 years.
At the end of last year, there were 1,600 people addicted to alcohol, drugs and gambling waiting for their first appointment. This is the highest number in almost 30 years.
More electric cars are being registered in Germany again. One promising technology is to use their batteries not only for transportation, but also as electricity storage. How does that work? And is it even possible in practice?
More electric cars are being registered in Germany again. One promising technology is to use their batteries not only for transportation, but also as electricity storage. How does that work? And is it even possible in practice?
Last year 42 more babies under the age of 1 died than in 2023. The figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE) show an increase of 20 percent in infant mortality in Portugal.
Last year 42 more babies under the age of 1 died than in 2023. The figures from the National Statistics Institute (INE) show an increase of 20 percent in infant mortality in Portugal.
Spanish Astrobiology Center study shows that UV doses are comparable to those on early Earth
Spanish Astrobiology Center study shows that UV doses are comparable to those on early Earth
Politicians Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer are traveling to Kiev by train. But this trip is to be discredited. Pro-Russian influencers in particular are spreading a lie about cocaine on the trip. A #factfox.
Politicians Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer are traveling to Kiev by train. But this trip is to be discredited. Pro-Russian influencers in particular are spreading a lie about cocaine on the trip. A #factfox.
French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf was in Lisbon for the 5L literary festival. In an interview with RTP, he spoke about the importance of working against discrimination. As well as the role of literature in building peace.
French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf was in Lisbon for the 5L literary festival. In an interview with RTP, he spoke about the importance of working against discrimination. As well as the role of literature in building peace.
The Pope calls for the release of all journalists imprisoned in the exercise of their duties. Leo XIV held the first public audience of his pontificate today. In the audience were the media professionals who followed the Conclave.
The Pope calls for the release of all journalists imprisoned in the exercise of their duties. Leo XIV held the first public audience of his pontificate today. In the audience were the media professionals who followed the Conclave.
