Exclusion of online media from public events a ‘common practice’: gov’t

The government has defended the exclusion of online and monthly publications from certain public events, calling it “a common practice,” following concerns from press groups over media access and transparency. In a written response to Portuguese media outlet Lusa, the Government Information Bureau (GCS) said that “organizers determine suitable arrangements for media coverage based on the nature, content, and location of the event,” adding that priority is typically given to television and radio stations, daily and weekly publications, and news agencies. The statement followed public backlash over a recent press conference by the Science and…