19 May 2012, 12:09 pm
The Portuguese agent believes that his country produces some of the best football talents and is hopeful that the Seleccao will win the Euros in Poland and Ukraine... Read More »
18 May 2012, 4:16 pm
Portugal's unemployment is almost 15 per cent, VAT at 23 per cent has kicked in, and its bailed-out economy stutters along ever more painfully. But a solution, of sorts, is at hand for the country's beleaguered population: emigrate to Portugal's former colony of Angola.... Read More »
18 May 2012, 3:41 am
An extradition request for a Kent man wanted in Portugal for a crime he was cleared of in 1995 is dropped.... Read More »
17 May 2012, 5:29 am
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's international lenders will begin a visit to assess progress on the country's 78 billion euro bailout program next Tuesday, the government said, as fears of new contagion and a Greek exit from the euro zone grip Europe. The Diario Economico business newspaper sai... Read More »
16 May 2012, 4:27 pm
LISBON: Portugal’s unemployment rate jumped to a record high in the early part of this year even as the recession eased, showing the uphill struggle the country faces to nurse its way back to economic health while running a harsh austerity programme.... Read More »
16 May 2012, 12:09 pm
The Portugal side has been announced for Euro 2012 , and it looks dangerous. Captained by Cristiano Ronaldo , the team features some dynamic players. If they can work together, this could be one of the most feared teams in the competition. They have firepower from all over, and if it comes together,... Read More »
16 May 2012, 5:13 am
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's unemployment rate jumped to a record high in the early part of this year even as the recession eased, showing the uphill struggle the country faces to nurse its way back to economic health while running a harsh austerity programme. The jobless rate rose to 14.9 perc... Read More »
13 May 2012, 10:32 am
LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal is close to imposing a "do or die" rental reform after a quarter of a century of argument, aiming to give the construction and property industries a last chance to avoid collapse. From the rundown, centuries-old edifices in downtown Lisbon or Porto, with clothes drying ou... Read More »
13 May 2012, 9:49 am
MADEIRA, Portugal, May 13 (UPI) -- Portugal native Ricardo Santos rallied from behind and set a tournament record Sunday, carding a 9-under 63 to claim the Madeira Islands Open.... Read More »
12 May 2012, 8:35 pm
To cut costs, Portugal has increased the rates it charges for public health services. For many cash-strapped residents, the fee scheme has had a grim effect, potentially putting lives at risk. LISBON — For Francisco Reposo, the 30% pay cut he was forced to take this year amid government austerity ... Read More »
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