Portugal

  • Jan 28, 2005
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PORTUGAL: Opposition Socialist party polls high

Portugal's opposition Socialist Party has the support of 46% of the voting population and is the...

Portugal
  • Dec 16, 2004
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PORTUGAL: Left ahead after controversial dissolution

The government resigned on December 11, shortly after President Jorge Sampaio carried out his...

Portugal
  • Dec 1, 2004
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PORTUGAL: Sampaio moves to bring early elections

President Jorge Sampaio is commencing moves to dissolve parliament and hold early elections,...

Portugal
  • Jul 23, 2004
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PORTUGAL: Santana Lopes constrained by Sampaio

A new government was sworn on July 17. Although President Jorge Sampaio has resisted opposition...

Portugal
  • Jul 19, 2004
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PORTUGAL: Government sworn in

A new prime minister, Pedro Santana Lopes, and cabinet were sworn in on Saturday.

Portugal
  • Jul 12, 2004
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PORTUGAL: PSD's Santana Lopes will form new government

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) yesterday nominated its new leader, Lisbon Mayor Pedro Santana...

Portugal
  • Jun 24, 2004
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EUROPEAN UNION: Spain and Portugal to consult voters

The Portuguese and Spanish governments yesterday confirmed that referendums would be held on the...

Spain
  • Apr 23, 2004
  • 7 min read

PORTUGAL: Reform drive weakens as pessimism grows

While the economy continues to perform badly and government policy remains unpopular, the...

Portugal