25

Nov

Portugal’s attorney general says she’s not responsible for PM Costa’s downfall

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Portugal's Attorney General Lucilia Gago rejected criticism from the ruling Socialist Party (PS) that she was responsible for Prime Minister Antonio Costa's…

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16

Mar

Photo Story: Portugal’s Prime Minister Antonio Costa visits EU Parliament

Portugal's Prime Minister Antonio Costa (R) is welcomed by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola ahead of a meeting at EU parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 16 March 2022. Via EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET…

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31

Jan

Portugal’s PM Costa stuns with majority win in snap election

LISBON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Defying all odds, Portugal's centre-left Socialists won an outright parliamentary majority in Sunday's snap general election, securing a strong new mandate for Prime Minister Antonio…

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23

Jan

Voting starts in Portugal’s snap election

Early voting began in Portugal on Sunday for a snap general election, with polls showing the incumbent Socialists still ahead though with their lead over the nearest centre-right rivals narrowing.…

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14

Jan

Portugal’s ruling Socialists lead polls ahead of election but lack majority

Portugal's ruling Socialists extended their lead in a new opinion poll ahead of a Jan. 30 snap election but remained short of a majority, while another survey showed the main…

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08

Jan

Portugal’s Socialists retain lead ahead of election but gap narrows – poll

LISBON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Portugal's ruling centre-left Socialists remain favourites to win a snap parliamentary election on Jan. 30, but the main opposition Social Democrats are narrowing the gap,…

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17

Nov

Portuguese PM warns restrictions may return as COVID cases rise

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said that authorities in one of the world's most vaccinated nations may bring back some measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the run-up…

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27

Oct

UPDATED: Portugal budget likely doomed, but snap election may take time

LISBON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Portugal's parliament looks set to throw out the minority Socialist government's 2022 budget bill on Wednesday, making snap elections the most likely next step, though…

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06

Oct

Portugal heads to polls

Portugal’s centre-left Socialists are expected to retain power and win more parliament seats in general elections on Sunday, after four years of economic growth, but still fall short of an…

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01

Aug

Socialists favorites in Portugese election but would not win majority

Portugal’s ruling Socialists remain favorites to win a parliamentary election in October but will fail to grab an absolute majority, according to a new poll.  According to the survey by…

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