Expresso das Ilhas
Cape Verdean weekly newspaper
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Expresso das Ilhas (Portuguese for "The Islands' Express") is a weekly Cape Verdean newspaper that covers its top stories in the archipelago and local stories from each island. The newspaper is located in the Cape Verdean capital city of Praia and has one of the largest circulations in Cape Verde. The newspaper is published in Portuguese, apart from some occasional articles in Cape Verdean Creole. Its current editor-in-chief is João Augusto do Rosário.' Its daily circulation are around 10,000, it costs 100 per copy as of 2010. The newspaper is also available on the Internet.
| Type | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | National |
| President | António Moreiro (as director) |
Editor-in-chief | João do Rosario |
| Editor | Elga Furtado |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Praia - Achada de Santo António Av. ONU 21, Cape Verde |
| Website | www.expressodasilhas.cv |
Description
The newspaper is close to the Movement for Democracy (MPD) political party.
The logo of the newspaper features a navy and light blue wave on the left.
The paper is also in circulation outside the country, its daily circulation of the paper is 4,000 in Portugal and 1,000 in Angola.[1]
Sections
Expresso das Ilhas features sports, weather, businesses, entertainment and sports.
History
Editors
- Chissana Magalhães
- Dulcina Mendes