Portuguese Government Launches Tender for Newspaper Distribution in Low-Density Areas (eco.sapo.pt)

• Government launches €3M tender for 3-year daily newspaper distribution in low-density Portuguese territories.
• Two lots: North/Centre and Lisbon/Tagus Valley/Alentejo/Algarve.
• Aims to boost competition and prevent news deserts.

"The Portuguese government will launch an international public tender worth €3 million to ensure daily distribution of print newspapers in low-density territories for three years. The tender, part of the Media Action Plan, is divided into two lots: one for the North and Centre regions, and another for Lisbon, Tagus Valley, Alentejo and Algarve. It aims to encourage new operators and prevent news deserts amid declining sales and population."