Lusa

Lusa’s Information Department sent a letter to Vila Nova de Gaia’s municipal president criticizing his executive’s accusations of manipulation. The conflict arose after Lusa published a news story based on official information from the Official Journal, reporting on the cancellation of a recruitment competition for 136 employees and simultaneous opening of 93 management positions. The municipality called the reporting a ‘lamentable, lying and despicable’ attempt at manipulation. The Lusa Editorial Board expressed support for the Information Department, stating that the accusations are unjust and disproportionate, emphasizing that journalism can only be exercised in freedom.