The Portuguese Association of Sociology stated that the housing crisis in Portugal, marked by a 180% increase in house prices over ten years, is the result of political choices and not an inevitability, emphasizing the need to regulate speculative uses and strengthen public housing. #CriseHabitacional #HabitaçãoPortugal #PolíticasPúblicas (translated)
The left tries to present itself as a victim of the housing crisis it helped create, ignoring the impact of its own policies and the responsibility for the poor choices that led to the housing scarcity in Portugal. #Habitação #PolíticaPortuguesa #CriseHabitacional (translated)
André Ventura criticized Pedro Passos Coelho for discussing abortion, arguing that the right should be strategic in their choice of topics so as not to benefit the left, especially during a time of economic crisis. #Aborto #Saúde #Política (translated)
The author stated that Brazil was facing a choice between light and darkness and said that anyone who did not vote against these would be complicit. He also asked God to forgive those people for what he said could happen to the country in the coming years, adding that he would not be able to forgive them. #Brasil #Eleições2024 #LuzOuTrevas #BR (translated)
Sucumba Games stated that EA was closing BioWare after more than three decades, and that the decision, announced on the 21st, included the cancellation of the next Mass Effect game, which was still in the early stages of development. According to the author, the measure was part of a restructuring at EA following the company's acquisition by a consortium of investors led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. The author noted that BioWare had built its reputation with complex narratives, memorable characters, and choices that influenced the stories. Among the studio's franchises, he mentioned Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Anthem. Sucumba Games also reported that, in a statement, BioWare had recalled its more than 30 years of history, thanked players for bringing the worlds created by the studio to life, and stated that its priority was to support employees during the transition. #BioWare #RPG #MassEffect (translated)
NPOMV | Zine reported that Jihyo, from TWICE, announced the end of her 21-year journey at JYP Entertainment, where she started as a child. She stated that she had created her own company, EMITHAUS, and intended to explore new possibilities and take on her upcoming projects responsibly. Jihyo asserted that the decision did not mean leaving TWICE and that she would continue to perform with the members. She also thanked ONCE for their support over the past 11 years and said she wanted to keep growing as an artist. #TWICE #Jihyo #EMITHAUS (translated)
Julio Schneider published a religious message about the love of Jesus and the gratitude that, according to him, Christians should express through their actions. He encouraged readers to demonstrate their faith by forgiving, helping those who cannot give back, and treating others with love. In the prayer he shared, Schneider asked for forgiveness for offering little in light of what he would have received from Jesus and asked for the willingness to serve and love. At the end, he invited readers to share the message with someone and said that he would subsequently publish a link to the prayer on YouTube. #Amor #Fé #Jesus (translated)
Boo reported that Duda told Tina she was surprised by Gabriel's veto and that she would talk to him. According to the publication, Alfredo stated that Gabriel should take responsibility for his own choices. #AFazenda18 #AFazenda https://t.co/eDuhb969qV #AFazenda18 #RealityShow #Famosos (translated)
Victor Garcia stated that if Flávio wins, his financial situation will improve, and he said that the financial market tends to accelerate due to speculation. According to him, his life is already on track and does not depend on the election results, unlike many people's lives who, in his view, still do not understand their place in this equation. Garcia said he does not intend to say "I warned you" when the consequences appear, but he will also not make an effort to convince those people afterward. He added that everyone makes their choices consciously and that some people may need to endure certain historic moments to understand the meaning of freedom and the value of living in a country with a minimally stable economy. #Economia #Liberdade #Eleições (translated)
Ramiro Brito's article argues that the reform in Portugal is not limited to announcements, but requires a method of governance that involves clear choices, accurate diagnoses, and a commitment that goes beyond legislative terms to overcome the country's structural blockages. #Reformas #Política #Portugal (translated)
The author stated that poverty is not measured only by income, but also by the lack of opportunities and choices. On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, he mentioned the importance of recalling the role of quality employment and social protection. https://t.co/O1siJvIFCg #ErradicaçãoDaPobreza #JustiçaSocial #Oportunidades #BR (translated)
Sergio Hondjakoff stated that Daniel had psychologically pressured Serginho and threatened to end the partnership if he did not vote for whom Daniel wanted. Hondjakoff also said that Daniel had included Ana and Tina in the group, despite them having made serious accusations against him outside the show, and questioned the pressure on Serginho because of a vote. According to Hondjakoff, Serginho did not enter #AFazenda18 as anyone's partner, and a partnership should not give one participant the right to control the choices of the other. He added that loyalty should apply to both sides. #TeamSerginho #AFazenda18 #Lealdade #RealityShow (translated)
Marina Silva said that she has always defended a secular state, with freedom and guarantees for all religions, but that her evangelical faith guided many of her choices. When mentioning the parable of the good Samaritan, she stated that Jesus valued acts of care, not just religious titles. Silva declared her support for those who commit to the dignity and safety of Brazilians. She cited examples such as the Popular Pharmacy, the income tax exemption for those earning up to 5,000 reais, school meals, technical and vocational education, and funding for public universities to conduct research. She also expressed support for the protection of nature and financial assistance to people in difficult situations. She urged people not to make their decisions based on hatred and warned that policies built over many years could be quickly destroyed, leaving the population more vulnerable without support. Silva asked them to vote for Lula for president and Geraldo Alckmin for vice president on the 25th. #EstadoLaico #Solidariedade #Eleições2022 (translated)
Júlia Zanatta stated that Flávio Bolsonaro remained firm and calm in the face of attacks and said that he would bring prosperity, respect, and peace to Brazil. She also declared that, if elected, he would value workers, combat crime, and adopt economic measures to enhance the financial autonomy and freedom of the population. Zanatta referred to him as her president, said that his opponents were out of control, and called for support for Flávio Bolsonaro, number 22. #Flávio22 #Prosperidade #AutonomiaFinanceira (translated)
Victor Garcia stated that, for Flávio, it would be indifferent to tell one or fifty lies and called him a mythomaniac. He said that whoever bought his used car would have to deal with the consequences. Although he considered the economic policy of the PT to be very bad, he stated that he was not taking risks and compared Flávio's posture to betting everything blindly. In the end, he summarized the situation as a matter of choices. #Política #Mentiras #CarrosUsados (translated)
Benfica won against Vitória Sport Clube 2-0, with defender Samuel Dalot standing out for his performance and goal, while coach Marco Silva made strategic choices that helped secure the three points and return to second place in the championship. #Benfica #VSC #PrimeiraLiga (translated)
Alt reminded that readers could express their disappointment online with decisions, situations, or choices made by the publisher regarding the books, but they should not insult or invent information about the editorial team and professionals who worked on the works, such as translators and illustrators. #Literatura #Editora #Respeito (translated)
The Central Reality reported that former BBB Maxiane Rodrigues declared her vote for Lula. According to the publication, she related her political choice to her own journey as a black woman, from the Northeast, from a marginalized background, a practitioner of African matrix religion, a History teacher, and an atypical mother. https://t.co/FXE1P8I6D4 #Lula #Eleição2022 #DireitosHumanos (translated)
Poponze stated that Xamã has taken a stand again and declared his vote for Lula in the second round. According to the post, the singer defended listening to Bolsonaro voters without assuming that all of them were fascists, noting that many could be tired or unaware of the candidate's proposals. He also suggested engaging in dialogue with those who voted blank or null, or did not go to the polls, as he believed these people might be disillusioned or feel unrepresented. Xamã reportedly said that discussing with more intolerant supporters could be counterproductive and that listening better would be essential for dialogue. In the end, he urged a vote for number 13 on the 25th. #Lula13 #Eleições2022 #Diálogo (translated)
Biazita Gomes stated that if Flávio Bolsonaro changed the entire Supreme Court and abolished the guarantees for homosexuals—which, according to her, only existed due to the court's decisions—those who voted for and defended these people would be responsible. She questioned whether these individuals were aware of their own choices and stated that they should bear the consequences. #Política #DireitosHumanos #Cidadania (translated)
