The nationwide general strike that halted the country on Thursday is a major focus in this Wednesday’s national newspapers, December 12.
“The general strike happened,” highlights Público, while Jornal de Notícias states, “united in protests, divided in numbers.”
Meanwhile, the weekly Expresso, which hits the stands today, asserts that the “Defense decides on 5.8 billion euros without public tender.” Nascer do Sol reports that “Portugal lets international bridge on the Sever River drop.”
Correio da Manhã headlined “harassment in Ministry unpunished,” involving the chief of staff of the Minister of Agriculture.
In economic news, Negócios depicted “the portrait of a country running at half-speed,” and in sports, Record showcases “Rui Costa full of faith. Champions League victory and performance inspire confidence.”
See the full covers in the gallery above or the complete list of titles below:
Expresso
– “Defense decides Euro 5.8 billion without public tender.”
– “Banking on the general strike, Chega checkmates labor reform.”
– “José Teixeira: ‘Leave the workers alone.’ DST CEO says the government’s labor law revisions ‘make no sense.’
– “Houses for sale in Lisbon at 30,000 euros per square meter.”
– “RTP ensures participation in the Eurovision despite PS protest.”
– “Ricardo Machado: the life and fortune of the country’s largest estate owner.”
– “Young people are moving away from social media.”
– “At least 25 school clusters still without teachers.”
– “Against the Attorney General, jurists ask the Constitutional Court to end preventive investigations.”
– “Hugo Soares in Beijing invited by the Chinese Communist Party.”
– “Major hospitals on contingency.”
– “Marcelo promulgates FCT merger.”
– “Rush to E-Lar clogs site.”
– “Rutte says: ‘We are the next target.’
– “Greek leads the Eurogroup. Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greece’s Minister of Economy and Finance, elected Eurogroup president, announced the European Council, taking office this Friday for a two-and-a-half-year term.”
Público
– “The general strike existed.”
– “After Belém. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa loses former-President’s office.”
– “Historic low. Poverty decreases but still affects 1.6 million people.”
– “Theatre. Immigrants wholeheartedly: Marco Martins breaks down the wall.”
– “Mark Rutte. ‘We are Russia’s next target and we are in danger.’
Diário de Notícias
– “Unions celebrate ‘historic adhesion’ to the general strike. Government speaks of a minority.”
– “Interview with Cuca Roseta. ‘Fadista releases ‘Douce France,’ a new album entirely in French.’
– “Data. Electricity consumption increased by 6.3% on the strike day.”
– “Justice. Two stabbings in the chest, or not, an attempted murder? The contradictions of justice regarding an attack in Sesimbra.”
– “Press Defense Manifesto warns about democracy.”
– “Brazil. Moderate right threatens to leave Flávio Bolsonaro speaking alone.”
– “Lidia Jorge to DN. ‘The Pessoa Prize is not just for me, it’s for women in literature and those with a civic voice.’
– “Illusionism. Luís de Matos has four new tricks up his sleeve and danger is not lacking.”
Correio da Manhã
– “Harassment in Ministry unpunished. Woman resigned from her position.”
– “Inspection clears chief of staff of the Minister of Agriculture.”
– “Day of protests. General strike stops the country and the Government ignores.”
– “Kills ex-girlfriend’s friend out of jealousy in ambush.”
– “1936-2025. Actress Glória de Matos has died.”
– “FC Porto 2 Malmo 1. Dragon defeats Swedes.”
– “Nice 0 Braga 1. Warriors conquer Nice.”
– “In the Champions League. Benfica increases chances of advancing.”
– “CGA list. Durão Barroso with a state pension of 1800 euros.”
– “In two years. Fraudsters extract 175 million euros.”
– “Newspaper and magazine directors appeal. In defense of the press.”
Jornal de Notícias
– “United in protests, divided in numbers.”
– “Only a third of municipalities accept state property transfers.”
– “Newspapers and magazines. Directors’ manifesto against distribution cuts.”
– “Local power. Marcelo sponsors JN, TSF, and ‘O Jogo’ project.”
– “Father fatally stabs son during assault on a neighbor.”
– “IUC payable every April starting in 2028.”
– “Glória de Matos 1936-2025. Heart betrayed the actress.”
– “Europa League. Samu insatiable carries dragons to victory (2-1) over Malmo.”
– “Braga. Fourth win (1-0) lifts Arsenalistas.”
Nascer do Sol
– “Portugal lets international bridge over Sever River drop.”
– “Presidential elections. Interests and ties to Angola ‘irritate’ Marques Mendes’s candidacy.”
– “Social media. André Ventura has more followers than all other candidates combined.”
– “Interview. Adalberto Campos Fernandes. ‘The electoral campaign will be decisive in these Presidential elections.'”
– “Movement launches Parents’ Rights in School Guide against gender ideology.”
– “Interview. Graça Carvalho. ‘The largest energy reform in Portuguese homes is underway.’
– “General strike. The country’s halt could cost taxpayers between 600 and 700 million.”
– “Right of reply from Grupo Pestana.”
– “Christmas basket. Portuguese will have to pay more.”
– “Expresses. Government studies new rules for drivers.”
– “F. Bethencourt. ‘The majority of New Christians were not rich.’ In conversation with José Cabrita Saraiva from Cambridge, the historian talks about his latest book – Strangers in Their Land -, the Inquisition, and the New Christians.”
– “Interior without newspapers. All together for the press.”
– “Mr. Beast. Enabled 1000 blind people to see and has been buried: who is the world’s biggest YouTuber.”
Negócios
– “Portraits of a country at half-speed.”
– “Favorable arbitral decision for A8 manager forwarded to the Constitutional.”
– “Poverty drops among the elderly and rises in families with children.”
– “Interview with Carmen Maria Machado [American author]. ‘Writing has become dangerous again.’
– “Press Defense Manifesto and democracy warning.”
O Jornal Económico
– “Hydrogen starts in 2026, but EDP wants more ambition.”
– “Joining cohesion and agricultural policies ‘is a disaster.'”
– “Millionaire money laundering network supported by dozens of third-party accounts.”
– “São Tomé and Príncipe sells itself in Brussels. ‘A safe haven for investment.’ Gareth Guadalupe, Minister of Finance and Economy.”
– “Karl Lagerfeld. Lisbon’s most expensive building already has a waiting list.”
– “BPCE drops plan for Europe’s largest asset manager.”
– “‘Inexpressive’ or ‘a success’? the two faces of the general strike.”
– “Portugal is on the radar like never before.”
Record
– “Rui Costa full of faith. Champions League victory and performance inspire confidence.”
– “The team has improved substantially’ [Rui Costa].”
– “Pavlidis complains about the Portuguese League. ‘The smaller teams stall the game.'”
– “Sporting. Gonçalo Inácio until 2030. ‘Our confidence is way up there.'”
– “FC Porto 2-1 Malmo. Samulidor. Scores twice and dragon moves on.”
– “Farioli. ‘The result could have been more extensive.’
– “Nice 0-1 Sp. Braga. Warriors are on a roll.”
O Jogo
– “FC Porto 2-1 Malmo. Go Samu. Striker dispatches Swedes with two goals, propelling dragons to an important victory.”
– “Francesco Farioli. ‘Goal difference is decisive and suffering in the last minute is painful.’
– “Europa League. Portuguese remain in direct qualifying zone.”
– “Nice 0-1 Braga. Sharp strike. Warriors advance in France with authority and influence of Spanish striker.’
– “Carlos Vicens. ‘They are not valuing what we have done.’
– “Benfica. ‘A month ago, it was a tremendous flop…’. Rui Costa defends the team and highlights Richard Ríos.’
– “Sporting. Gonçalo Inácio renews until 2030. Center-back extends contract but maintains a 60 million Euro clause.’
– “Reasons for Varandas wanting to hold onto Rui Borges.’
– “Newspaper directors unite in defense of the press.’
A Bola
– “Gonçalo Inácio is a Lion until 2030. Center-back renews for three more seasons. ‘I grew up here and feel enormous pride in continuing,’ emphasizes Sporting’s number 25.”
– “‘A month ago, Ríos seemed a flop.’ Supports Rui Costa at the start of Benfica FM. The club president praises the coach’s work.’
– “For Pavlidis, ‘José Mourinho is really special.’
– “‘We won Euro-2016 thanks to the mistakes of 2004.’ Carlos Godinho, Mr. FPF.’
– “Europa League. FC Porto 2-1 Malmo/ Nice 0-1 SC Braga/ Dragons and warriors well launched. Samu scores twice against the Swedes and Pau Victor secures victory on the Côte d’Azur.’
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