Rui Rio
Rui Rio is a Portuguese politician and former mayor of Porto, known for his leadership in local government and his involvement in the Social Democratic Party. He has been a prominent figure in Portuguese politics and has often been associated with initiatives aimed at modernizing the city of Porto and improving its infrastructure.
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Rui Rio announced his vote for António José Seguro in the upcoming presidential elections.
Rui Rio declara voto em António José Seguro na segunda volta das presidenciais | Presidenciais 2026
Portugal· 2026-01-29
Rui Rio was mentioned in the context of a previous election where he was closely competing with António Costa.
A campanha marcada por uma “tracking poll” espera mais luz da sondagem de hoje | Podcast P24Portugal· 2026-01-13
Rui Rio was the leader of the municipality when the Bairro do Aleixo was demolished.
Para recordar o Aleixo há quem queira construir um memorial da largura de uma torre | PortoPortugal· 2025-12-24
Rui Rio is the national campaign manager for Henrique Gouveia e Melo.
Maioria dos eleitores não situa ideologicamente Gouveia e Melo, que cai para 4.º | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-12-23
Rui Rio criticized Marques Mendes and Cavaco Silva for their statements about the BES.
Corrupção, segurança e o BES. Os factos do debate entre Marques Mendes e Ventura | Prova dos FactosPortugal· 2025-11-26
Rui Rio was referenced as the campaign manager for Gouveia e Melo.
Cotrim diz-se “vacina contra pessimismo”, Gouveia e Melo aponta-lhe vírus partidário | Debates presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-21
Rui Rio is one of the candidates expected to participate in the debates.
Cadeira vaga em Belém e candidatos novos deverão aguçar curiosidade para debates | Presidenciais 2026Portugal· 2025-11-17
Rui Rio, a former leader of the PSD, is among the signatories of the Manifesto dos 50+ advocating for justice reform.
Manifesto dos 50+ para a Justiça diz que num ano algumas coisas “até pioraram” | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-11-01
Rui Rio expressed that Francisco Pinto Balsemão should have been President of the Republic.
Balsemão e a liberdade, a “não-geringonça” e um governo de mansinho no OE | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2025-10-23
Rui Rio's involvement in the campaign is seen as a toxic asset for Henrique Gouveia e Melo.
Moreira recebe incentivos para avançar, mas quer sondagens antes de decidir | Eleições presidenciaisPortugal· 2025-08-13
Rui Rio is a former leader of the PSD who has expressed opinions on the housing policy.
Demolições em Loures não abalam Ricardo Leão: PS mantém apoio ao autarca | Autárquicas 2025Portugal· 2025-07-27
Rui Rio reacted to the case, stating that the situation is complicated.
Demolições em Loures: Moreira, Isaltino e Rio apontam falhas à política de habitação | AutarquiasPortugal· 2025-07-17Rui Rio is mentioned in relation to ongoing investigations following searches at his residence and party headquarters.
Dois anos após buscas a Rui Rio não há novidades. MP refugia-se no segredo de justiça | Ministério PúblicoPortugal· 2025-07-12
Rui Rio is mentioned as the national representative of Gouveia e Melo.
Montenegro dá voto de confiança aos ministros e Gouveia e Melo não quer ser Marcelo | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2025-06-05
Rui Rio is the national representative for Henrique Gouveia e Melo's presidential candidacy.
A oposição “frouxinha” e a “subserviência”: o passado de críticas de Mendes a Rio | Eleições presidenciaisPortugal· 2025-06-02
Rui Rio was announced as the campaign manager for the presidential candidacy of Henrique Gouveia e Melo.
José Luís Carneiro: responsabilidade nos casos do SNS deve ser assumida pela ministra | PSPortugal· 2025-06-01
Rui Rio was presented as the national campaign manager for Gouveia e Melo's presidential candidacy.
Director de campanha de Mendes acusa Rio de apoiar Gouveia e Melo por “ vingança” | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2025-06-01Rui Rio was announced as the national campaign manager for Henrique Gouveia e Melo.
Gouveia e Melo ataca “reacção corporativa” de quem vê política como “clube fechado” | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2025-05-31
Rui Rio is the national campaign manager for Henrique Gouveia e Melo in the presidential race.
Ex-líder do PSD Rui Rio é o mandatário da candidadura de Gouveia e Melo a Belém | PresidenciaisPortugal· 2025-05-31André Ventura created the new party based on an internal opposition current against the leadership of Rui Rio in the PSD.
El voto del exterior convierte a la ultraderecha en el segundo partido de Portugal por delante de los socialistas | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-28Rui Rio, ex-presidente do PSD, expressed skepticism about the judicial investigations and their implications for justice reform.
Rui Rio não acredita em coincidências nas averiguações do Ministério Público | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-04-23
Rui Rio is referenced as the leader of the PSD in the context of electoral competition.
Sondagem coloca AD a vencer o PS, mas há 39% de indecisos | EleiçõesPortugal· 2025-03-21
Rui Rio expressed his deep sorrow over Miguel Macedo's passing, referring to him as an integral man and a good friend.
Parlamento “chora” na morte de Miguel Macedo | Assembleia da RepúblicaPortugal· 2025-03-13
Rui Rio stated that political power is becoming increasingly weak and discredited.
O enredo, os actores e os bastidores do filme político da semana | Podcast Poder PúblicoPortugal· 2025-03-13
Rui Rio is noted for being the face of the greatest defeat inflicted on Pinto da Costa.
Pinto da Costa, as polémicas ardentes do histórico “dragão” | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-02-16
Rui Rio is mentioned as a former mayor of Porto who had conflicts with Pinto da Costa.
Morreu Pinto da Costa (1937-2025), o homem que deu novos mundos ao FC Porto | FutebolPortugal· 2025-02-15
