Lisbon, April 20, 2026(Lusa) - The headlines focus on the public’s lack of confidence in Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro and the high expectations for President Seguro, the escalating threats from the US president against Iran regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pope’s visit to Angola.

Diário de Notícias:

- "Is Portugal better? Most disagree with PM, believe the situation is worsening."

- "Sporting-Benfica. Rafa decides derby, Benfica wins in final moments"

- "Brazil’s president in Portugal. Immigration to be theme in Lula’s meetings with PM Montenegro and Portugal’s president"

- "Investigation. Children’s names and Odair’s death. Prosecution never heard from Chega (right-wing party) MPs, but imposed judicial secrecy"

- "Visit. ‘May God bless Angola’. Pope appeals for reconciliation, dialogue, hope"

- "War. US president threatens again with total destruction of infrastructure if Iran does not reopen the Strait"

- "Cinemateca (film archive) revisits memories of Land Reform (the 1970s land redistribution movement)"

- "Serge Ioan Celebidachi. ‘It was moving to discover that my father was his biggest fan as conductor'"

- "Interview. Organised crime 'perfects itself at a greater speed' than the police"

Correio da Manhã:

- "Altice Case. Justice annuls millionaire property deal"

- "Court revokes the sale of two buildings, in Lisbon, for €5.5 million, to Hernâni Antunes, a defendant in the proceedings"

- "Sporting 1 Benfica 2. Rafa kills the lion's (Sporting) title dream"

- "FC Porto 2 Tondela 0. Porto nears league title"

- "Criminal police seizure. Molotov cocktail anarchist had guerrilla book"

- "CM/CMTV Poll. Portugal’s people trust that President Seguro will be better than his predecessor"

- "Angola. Pope warns against the dangers of corruption"

- "Gulf War. Trump threatens to 'blow up' Iran"

- "Files show crime details. Court releases the Renato Seabra case"

Público:

- "Secondary school graduation rate drops to pre-pandemic levels"

- "Football. Benfica beat Sporting and leaves FC Porto one step from the title"

- "Banking. BES’s (defunct bank) debt exceeds €11 billion"

- "Middle East. US-Iran negotiations progress with threats in the background"

- "Transparency. How access to data on politicians became more limited"

- "Labour laws. PS (Socialist Party) raises tone and accuses government of offending workers"

- "Restored version. Revolution, cinema and obsession: 'Torre Bela' occupies Cinemateca this week"

- "Scientific policy. Research centres struggle and change plans due to lack of funds"

Jornal de Notícias:

- "Lack of doctors leaves ambulances idle for 10,000 hours"

- "Eagle’s (Benfica) flight in the derby sets fire to the dragon (FC Porto). Sporting 1-2 Benfica. Benfica overtakes Sporting and enters fight for Champions League spot. FC Porto 2-0 Tondela. FC Porto leads by seven points with four games left"

- "Vila do Conde. Bikers protest against limitations on weekly socialising"

- "Interview. 'My priority is the ring road. I am sure the state will pay for it.’ João Rodrigues, mayor of Braga"

- "Santo Tirso. Court acquits woman who said colleague ‘smelled bad’"

- "Angola. Pope calls for end to hatred and violence and cure for corruption"

- "News Academy. Scholarships for work on Local Power"

Negócios:

- "Capital Conversation. Ana Jacinto: 'There is much apprehension and doubt regarding the summer.' AHRESP (association for hotels and restaurants) leader says catering sector is ‘at limit’ to accommodate costs"

- "Public contracts up to €950,000 outside Court of Auditors’ radar"

- "Private investor. Dividend hunting season is arriving at the Lisbon stock market"

- "Lisbon Metro. Violet Line promises controversy days before Brussels decision"

- "Iran War. Business associations oppose mandatory remote work"

- "Crude storage is an increasingly rare asset"

- "Poll. Majority says Portugal’s president will be better than predecessor"

- "Private credit. Redemption requests put Wall Street and Fed on alert"

O Jornal Económico:

- "Chinese electric car sales soared over 70%"

- "Portugal’s president talks with partners before UGT (General Workers' Union) makes decision"

- "Middle East. Total confusion. No one knows if there will be negotiations or ceasefire"

- "Vítor Constâncio does not believe ECB (European Central Bank) will raise interest rates..."

- "...but IMF (International Monetary Fund) already anticipates two increases this year because of war"

- "Vinyl is back and is already worth over €1 billion "

- "Mergers and acquisitions market fell 26% in quarter"

- "Public procurement changes to reach 15% of GDP"

- "Gama Talks begin. Rafael Alves da Rocha gives opening"

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