Lusa without a news director, awaiting ERC's opinion

The ERC is reviewing a request from Lusa's management for an interim director designation. Lusa has been without a director since midnight due to a lack of ERC response. The editorial board criticized the situation, stating it violates legal requirements and good management practices. The management's request for an urgent opinion on appointing Pedro Sousa Carvalho as interim director came just hours before the previous interim director's term ended. The editorial board abstained from endorsing this appointment, emphasizing the responsibility lies with the current management, which was appointed in January.