News: Portugal

We have started to collect the most important news related to Portugal in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Portugal – overview

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• May 17th 2013 – December 31st 2012
• December 31st 2012 – September 3rd 2012
• August 22nd 2012 – June 10th 2012
• June 9th 2012 – March 8th 2012
• February 28th 2012 – November 10th 2011
• October 25th 2011 – May 4th 2011
• April 28th 2011 – March 23rd 2011
• March 23rd 2011 – December 1st 2010
• December 1st 2010 – October 27th 2010
• September 22nd 2010 – June 26th 2010
• June 25th 2010 – March 12th 2010
• February 28th 2010 – November 3rd 2009
• October 29th 2009 – September 26th 2009
• September 22nd 2009 – March 10th 2009
• March 10th 2009 – September 22nd 2008
• August 25th 2008 – June 16th 2008
• June 16th 2008 – February 21st 2008
• January 22nd 2008 – September 6th 2007
• August 31st 2007 – May 8th 2007
• May 6th 2007 – September 12th 2006
• July 9th 2006 – December 7th 2005
• November 17th 2005 – November 11th 2005

Portugal: news

Portuguese prepare for tax blow

Monday, December 31st 2012, 16:24

Portugal's president signs into law a controversial 2013 budget imposing big tax increases.
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MPs call for drugs policy rethink

Monday, December 10th 2012, 9:28
related countries: United Kingdom

A committee of MPs urges ministers to closely consider a system of decriminalising drugs adopted in Portugal, saying the UK must rethink large parts of its drugs policy.
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VIDEO: Job vacancies to be filled across EU

Wednesday, November 28th 2012, 6:54
related countries: Belgium, Greece
related places: Brussels

Thousands of skilled workers who cannot find work in Greece, Spain and Portugal could help fill vacancies in other parts of the EU, officials in Brussels say.
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Portugal passes austerity budget

Tuesday, November 27th 2012, 16:03

Recession-struck Portugal passes a budget promising another year of spending cuts and tax rises, as protesters surround parliament.
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VIDEO: Tornado causes chaos in Portugal

Saturday, November 17th 2012, 4:15

At least eight people were injured in Portugal on Friday when a tornado hit the south of the country.
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Austerity protests grip EU cities

Thursday, November 15th 2012, 9:52
related countries: Spain

Millions of EU workers hold a day of action against unemployment and austerity, with protests in Spain and Portugal marred by violence.
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Merkel lauds crisis-hit Portugal

Monday, November 12th 2012, 17:31
related countries: Germany
related places: Lisbon

German Chancellor Angela Merkel praises Portugal's resolve in tackling its debt crisis, but faces angry anti-austerity protesters in Lisbon.
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Portugal backs tax-rise budget

Wednesday, October 31st 2012, 18:02

Portugal's parliament backs a tax-raising budget designed to meet eurozone demands, as hundreds gather in Lisbon to protest.
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VIDEO: Portugal due to decide budget

Wednesday, October 31st 2012, 11:19

Workers in Portugal face huge tax hikes equivalent to one month's wages as MPs vote on their budget for 2013.
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Portugal 1-1 Northern Ireland

Tuesday, October 16th 2012, 21:43
related places: Porto

Northern Ireland produce a heroic display to earn a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their World Cup Group F qualifier in Porto.
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Portugal announces tough budget

Monday, October 15th 2012, 23:10

The Portuguese government unveils the country's toughest budget in years as hundreds of protesters outside parliament call on ministers to resign.
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Capello's Russia see off Portugal

Friday, October 12th 2012, 21:23
related countries: Russia, Sweden

A round-up of Friday's World Cup qualifying matches as Fabio Capello's Russia beat Portugal and Sweden edge past the Faroes
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Portugal announces higher taxes

Wednesday, October 3rd 2012, 21:00

A huge strike is planned in Portugal, the same day as the government announces several new austerity measures that will raise taxes.
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Portugal backs down on tax rise

Saturday, September 22nd 2012, 11:42

The centre-right government in Portugal agrees to look for alternatives to a social security tax rise a week after huge street protests.
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VIDEO: Pressure over Portugal austerity plan

Friday, September 21st 2012, 9:06

Portugal's government is under growing pressure to back down on its latest austerity plans, after some of the largest protests ever seen in the country.
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Portugal given time on deficit

Tuesday, September 11th 2012, 17:00

Portugal is given one more year to reduce its deficit below a key target, after the latest review by international lenders overseeing its bailout.
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UK child 'left alone in Portugal'

Friday, September 7th 2012, 11:39
related countries: United Kingdom

Portuguese police are investigating claims that two British parents left their two-year-old daughter alone on a street while they drank in a cafe.
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VIDEO: EU funding Portugal water planes

Tuesday, September 4th 2012, 21:39

Firefighting aircraft have arrived in Portugal to help tackle scores of forest fires raging across the country.
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Firefighting planes aid Portugal

Tuesday, September 4th 2012, 14:58

Firefighting aircraft funded by the EU arrive in Portugal to help tackle scores of forest fires still raging across the country.
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Portugal asks for EU fire help

Monday, September 3rd 2012, 20:56

Portugal says it has asked for EU assistance to tackle dozens of forest fires which have left at least one person dead.
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Fenerbahce close on Meireles deal

Monday, September 3rd 2012, 12:15
related countries: Turkey
related places: Meireles

Turkish side Fenerbahce say they are hopeful of signing Portuguese midfielder Raul Meireles from Chelsea.
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