Portuguese PM calls on voters to actively participate in elections

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa casts his ballot at a polling station in Lisbon, Portugal, Oct. 6, 2019. Prime Minister Antonio Costa on Sunday called on for Portuguese people to actively participate in the elections, which started at 8 am local time. More than 10.8 million eligible voters will elect 230 members for the 14th legislature, with 21 political parties or alliance participation, a record number after the 1974 carnation revolution. (Photo by Pedro Fiuza/Xinhua)