Pollsters predict any of the four of Ventura's potential rivals would trounce him in a second-round vote. Polling stations open at 8:00 am (0800 GMT) on Sunday and exit polls will be announced at 8:00 pm. The president of Portugal has no executive powers but can, in times of crisis, dissolve parliament, call elections or dismiss a prime minister. - Popularity test -Ventura sees Sunday's vote mainly as a test of his popularity, according to experts, who believe that he has his sights set on eventually running the country as prime minister. Portugal, a country of nearly 11 million inhabitants, is a member of the European Union and the eurozone.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 18, 2026 03:10 UTC