Portugal

  • Nov 14, 2013
  • 2 min read

Weak euro-area growth adds to ECB's policy dilemma

The euro-area economy grew 0.1% in the third quarter of 2013, following 0.3% growth in the second...

EU
  • Oct 22, 2013
  • 6 min read

Portugal's budget bodes badly for bailout exit

The government last week unveiled its budget for 2014. Parliament is likely to approve it on...

Portugal
  • Oct 21, 2013
  • 2 min read

Ibero-American Summit shows few results

The 23rd Ibero-American Summit, held in Panama at the weekend, was marred by the absence of...

Latin America
  • Oct 16, 2013
  • 2 min read

Portugal's bailout exit is doubtful despite new budget

The government yesterday announced a 3.9 billion euro (5.3 billion dollar) austerity package in...

Portugal
  • Oct 16, 2013
  • 2 min read

European probes will twist African colonial ties

Lisbon yesterday sought to reiterate its good relations with Angola after President Jose Eduardo...

Angola
  • Sep 20, 2013
  • 7 min read

Europe's recovery will be as uneven as its crisis

Recent data from the European Commission, OECD and national statistics agencies suggest that...

EU
  • Sep 16, 2013
  • 2 min read

Troika may ease up on Portugal after German elections

The government today begins talks with the EU/ECB/IMF 'troika' about Portugal's 78 billion euro...

Portugal
  • Sep 11, 2013
  • 2 min read

EU legal view may see Tobin tax softened or scrapped

The EU Council Legal Service -- the top legal adviser to EU finance ministers -- yesterday argued...

EU