Portugal
INTERNATIONAL: Telefonica to seek new options for Vivo
Spain's Telefonica on Friday withdrew its 7.15 billion euro (9.26 billion dollar) offer for...
InternationalPORTUGAL: Moody's realigns with other agencies
Credit rating agency Moody's today downgraded Portugal's debt-worthiness by two notches to A1.
PortugalEUROPE: Rules and low support prevent general strikes
Public sector workers in France staged a strike yesterday in protest against the planned pension...
INTERNATIONAL: Vivo highlights corporate focus on EMs
Spain's Telefonica yesterday raised its bid to buy Portugal Telecom's (PT's') share in Brasilcel,...
EUROPEAN UNION: Low inflation paves way for higher VAT
High budget deficits and debt levels mean many governments in the EU will seek fiscal...
PORTUGAL: Catholics lose vote on same-sex marriage
President Anibal Cavaco Silva yesterday signed a bill that legalises same-sex marriage in Portugal.
PortugalEURO-AREA: Lisbon cuts, Madrid strikes, euro falters
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates yesterday announced further austerity measures to reduce...
INTERNATIONAL: Vivo offer shows emerging market role
Portugal Telecom (PT) yesterday rejected a 5.7 billion euro (7.2 billion dollar) unsolicited...
