Portugal's news sources: Público and Expresso, Correio da Manhã, the SAPO portal, Jornal de Negócios and ECO for business, Record and A Bola for football, and The Portugal News in English.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the first Portuguese newspaper?
- The Gazeta da Restauração, printed in Lisbon in 1641, was Portugal's first newspaper. Diário de Notícias, founded in 1864, is among the oldest modern dailies.
- What are the most read newspapers in Portugal?
- Correio da Manhã leads in circulation, Público and Expresso lead the quality press, and Record and A Bola dominate sports.
- What is Portugal's national news agency?
- Lusa is the Portuguese national news agency.
Portugal has one of Europe's most respected newspaper industries, with a vibrant media landscape that reflects the country's democratic tradition forged in the 1974 Carnation Revolution. Portuguese newspapers serve a population of 10 million and are also widely read across the Lusophone world — Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and the large Portuguese diaspora communities in France, Luxembourg, and the UK.
Among the most widely read Portuguese newspapers online is Correio da Manha, Portugal's highest-circulation daily. Publico leads in quality journalism, while Expresso is the essential Saturday weekly. For business, Jornal de Negocios and ECO are the top sources. Sports fans are served by the iconic trio of Record, A Bola and O Jogo — Portugal has one of Europe's most passionate football press cultures. The national agency Lusa provides multilingual wire services across the Lusophone world.
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