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Portrait of a journalist who (still) wants to be a helicopter

Campeão das Províncias2 September 2026 at 20:00

Dinis Manuel Alves is a multifaceted professional who includes journalist, photographer, teacher, researcher and politician. Throughout his career, he stands out for having been a Deputy and for bringing to Parliament, in 1983, the first legislative initiative dedicated to the licensing of local radios in Portugal.

The article mentions that about 25 years ago, Dinis Manuel Alves was interviewed by "Campeão das Províncias" as a "Man of seven instruments." This reference suggests a person with diverse interests and skills in multiple areas.

The text returns to a conversation with Dinis Manuel Alves, presenting him as someone who remains driven by the desire to know and share knowledge. This characteristic is described as a persistent quality throughout his life.

The article also states that Dinis Manuel Alves never gave up on his childhood dream, although the specific content of that dream is not explicitly stated in the available text.

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