Portugal

The continuing conflict in Ukraine dominates all outlets. Some report on the repatriation of Portuguese citizens who had fled Ukraine, while some mention the preparations being made across the country to welcome and accommodate refugees from Ukraine.

All outlets focus on events in Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions on Russia. None of the people on the EU sanction list are resident in Portugal, while one who had applied for a “Golden Visa” has had their application suspended.

President Rebelo de Sousa met with the Ukrainian ambassador to Portugal then held a meeting on the Supreme National Defence Council.

All Portuguese outlets focus on Russian military operations in Ukraine and reports of explosions across the country.

Most ot the Portuguese media’s focus is on events in Ukraine, with several reporting the condemnation by the PM, President and leaders of most of the main political parties.

All Portuguese outlets focus on events in Ukraine and the PM and President’s condemnation of Russian actions and messages of solidarity for the people of Ukraine.

The leak of information about Credit Suisse deposits is covered in a number of Portuguese media outlets.

Most outlets report on the Portuguese government’s decision to follow the scientific advice it received and to relax a number of Covid restrictions.

Most Portuguese outlets focus on the National Election Commission’s decision to hold in-person voting in the Europe Circuit election on 12 and 13 March and to accept postal votes until 23 March