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http://aeiou.expresso.pt/
Founded in 1973 by a "liberal" salazarista [under the Portuguese dictator Salazar] member of parliament, it is the number one modern newspaper and a favourite amongst cultured Portuguese attracted by its quality reporting and independence. "The Express" is the most widely read weekly in the country and its format, similar to that of a daily, is part of its originality. Besides the economic and international news content, the cultural supplements, Actual and Única, are full of reports and interviews.
Le website offers a selection of daily news on Portugal with forums. Most of the content is accessible at a cost.
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