Setenta e Quatro was founded by a group of Portuguese journalists struggling to practice the journalism they believe is most necessary in society: investigative journalism.
The newsroom covers the far right, financial crimes, corruption, feminism, human rights, and the environmental crisis. Most of Setenta e Quatro's coverage centres on stories about Portugal, but it also publishes international topics, including the elections in Angola and the war in Ukraine.
The media outlet's name refers to the iconic date of 25 April 1974, when the Portuguese ended 41 years of authoritarian rule and opted for democracy. Setenta e Quatro refers to that historical event as a synonym for freedom and solidarity among the people, which were the propelling forces of the revolution.
As an important part of its work, Setenta e Quatro collaborates with journalists from other newsrooms, including traditional media outlets. According to founder and director Ricardo Cabral Fernandes, investigative journalism can only be done through cooperation and shared resources.
"The idea of the investigative journalist who goes against the grain by themselves, the way Bernstein and Woodward did during their investigation of the Watergate scandal, is no longer possible. Journalists need to work together across newsrooms," Fernandes says.
Setenta e Quatro is funded primarily by its readers, advertising, and individual donations.
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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