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Portugal Beats North Korea in 7-0 Rout

JONATHAN CLEGG The Wall Street Journal 06/21/2010
Portugal braces for govt collapse amid debt crisis

The leader of Portugal's main opposition party says the minority government's downfall is "inevitable" after it failed to win political support for its latest plan to cut the country's huge debt burden.

Portugal Beats North Korea in 7-0 Rout

In a World Cup full of surprises, here's another shock: Portugal scored a goal. Make that seven.

Nightmare vision for Europe as EU chief warns 'democracy could disappear' in Greece, Spain and Portugal

Democracy could ‘collapse’ in Greece, Spain and Portugal unless urgent action is taken to tackle the debt crisis, the head of the European Commission has warned.

Ash closes airports in Spain, Portugal, Italy

Eurocontrol says it expects further flight disruptions in European airspace as a plume of volcanic ash snakes through southern France, Switzerland and northern Italy.

Portugal passes gay marriage bill

Al Jazeera 01/09/2010

Portugal’s Socrates Wins Re-election Without Majority

Anabela Reis Bloomberg.com 09/28/2009
Portugal passes gay marriage bill

Portugal's parliament has approved plans to legalise gay marriage, paving the way for the country to become the sixth in Europe to allow homosexuals to get married.

Portugal’s Socrates Wins Re-election Without Majority

Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates was re-elected without a parliamentary majority, forcing him to seek partners to make good on pledges to tame the budget deficit and restart economic growth.

International property buyers ‘looking to Portugal’

Chris Moore Halifax International 07/16/2009
United States Transfers Two Guantanamo Bay Detainees to the Government of Portugal

The Department of Justice today announced that two Syrian nationals have been transferred from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the control of the government of Portugal.

International property buyers ‘looking to Portugal’

New research reveals that real estate in Portugal is continuing to appeal to those looking to invest in international property.

Madeleine McCann: detectives signal new focus on Portuguese resort

Two retired British police detectives hired by Kate and Gerry McCann signalled that they would concentrate efforts on the close-knit community of Praia da Luz in Portugal, believing that the "answer" lies within nine miles of the town.

Demand Stable on Property in France, Price Drops in Portugal

Demand for Property in France's cosmopolitan areas such as the CÔte d'Azur is remaining at a steady level according an expert on the ground in the country. David King, Director of Winkworth France said: