Portugal

Portugal imposes post-Christmas COVID-19 curbs as Omicron cases surge

LISBON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Portugal on Tuesday ordered nightclubs and bars to close and told people to work from home for at least two weeks starting on Saturday to…

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Portuguese parliament dissolved ahead of Jan 30 election

LISBON (Reuters) - Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa decreed the dissolution of parliament on Sunday in the remaining formal step ahead of a previously announced snap general election set…

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Portugal’s interior minister steps down after fatal accident

Portugal's Interior Minister stepped down on Friday nearly five months after his driver was involved in a car crash that killed a road worker while the government official was on…

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Portugal urges victims of clergy sexual abuse to break the silence

A commission investigating allegations of historical child sexual abuse by members of the Portuguese Catholic church urged victims to speak up and help them lift a veil of silence around…

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Portugal’s government ups minimum pay by 6% before election

Portugal’s minority Socialist government approved a 40-euro ($45) increase in the monthly minimum wage to 705 euros for 2022, Labour Minister Ana Mendes Godinho said, the biggest rise ever as…

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EU starts legal steps against France, Malta, Latvia, Portugal and Slovakia over EU arrest warrant

BRUSSELS, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The European Commission started legal steps on Thursday against France, Malta, Latvia, Portugal and Slovakia for failing to fully transpose into national laws the EU's…

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Portugal will re-tighten COVID curbs at Christmas if needed

LISBON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Portugal's government will not hesitate to increase restrictions during the festive Christmas period if they are needed to control a recent surge in COVID-19 cases,…

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Lisbon hospital shuts children services due to Omicron COVID-19 case

A large hospital near Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, said it has temporarily shut two of its paediatric departments after a health worker, who is also the doctor for a COVID-hit…

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Portugal’s main opposition party re-elects moderate leader as election looms

Portugal's main opposition Social Democratic Party (PSD) re-elected Rui Rio as its leader, tasking the moderate politician with the challenge of overcoming the ruling Socialists' lead in opinion polls ahead…

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Portugal reimposes rules as COVID-19 cases rise

Portugal, which has one of the world's highest rates of vaccination against COVID-19, announced it would reimpose restrictions to stop a surge in cases, ordering all passengers flying into the…

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Portugal expands booster shots as COVID-19 cases rise

Portugal, one of the world’s most vaccinated nations, will give COVID-19 booster shots to a quarter of its population by the end of January, the health secretary said, as authorities…

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Photo Story: Christmas Lights in Lisbon

People walking around Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: EPA-EFE/MANUEL DE ALMEIDA

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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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EU sues Portugal for poor air quality caused by nitrogen dioxide

PARIS, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission has decided to sue Portugal for its poor air quality caused by high levels of nitrogen dioxide, it said on Friday. "Portugal…

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FACTBOX-Parties and leaders contesting Portugal’s snap election

Portugal will hold a snap general election on Jan. 30 Following are snapshots of the main parties and leaders contesting the vote: SOCIALIST PARTY (PS) The centre-left party of Prime…

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Portugal heads for snap election on Jan. 30

Portugal will head to the polls on Jan. 30 for a snap election called by the country's president on Thursday, a week after parliament threw out the minority Socialist government's…

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Portugal heads to snap election

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's consultative body, the Council of State, approved on Wednesday his proposal to dissolve parliament after lawmakers rejected the government's 2022 budget bill last week,…

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‘Feel alive again’: Attendees delighted to return to Lisbon’s tech fest

Smiling behind her mask, Roberta Astuto, a British Italian account executive, is one of the 40,000 people descending upon Lisbon on Tuesday for Europe's largest tech fest. She is over…

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High vaccination rates will make Malta and Portugal the safest places in Europe this winter – ECDC Director

Portugal and Malta will be the safest places in Europe this winter, according to the expert leading disease monitoring across the continent. In an interview with The Telegraph, Dr Bruno…

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Portugal’s president to address nation this week as snap election looms

Portugal's president said he would address the nation this week on the country's political crisis and is likely to announce his decision to dissolve parliament, triggering an election two years…

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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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Portugal’s gig-economy workers set to become staff

LISBON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Portugal has moved a step closer to ordering digital platforms such as Uber and Glovo to employ some of their drivers as staff with formal…

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Portugal’s ruling Socialists lead in local elections but lose Lisbon

Portugal's ruling Socialists suffered a surprise setback in Sunday's municipal elections, losing control of Lisbon after 14 years, though they remained the biggest party nationwide after a ballot that encompassed…

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Portugal to lift most remaining COVID-19 curbs, PM calls for responsibility

LISBON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Portugal will lift almost all remaining COVID-19 restrictions, allowing full occupancy in restaurants and cultural venues from Oct. 1, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on…

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Portugal fully vaccinates 80% of population against COVID-19

Portugal has fully inoculated 80% of its population against the coronavirus, official data showed, becoming one of the world's most vaccinated nations as authorities gradually drop most COVID-19 restrictions. According…

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Portugal mourns the death of Jorge Sampaio, who showed teeth in Portuguese presidential powers

Former Portuguese president Jorge Sampaio, who made national history in 2005 with an extraordinary use of his powers to dissolve parliament and oust an unstable majority government, died on Friday…

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Portugal second-quarter figures show employed at all-time high

Portugal’s unemployment rate fell in the second quarter and the employed population reached an all-time high, as companies hired staff following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The National Statistics Institute…

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Europe’s biggest tech conference to be held in-person in November

Europe’s biggest tech conference - the Web Summit - will return as an in-person event in Lisbon this November, organisers confirmed to Reuters this week, after the event was held…

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Photo Story: Pilgrimage of the Emigrants in Fatima

Pilgrims carry the figure of Our Lady of Fatima during the August anniversary pilgrimage in Fatima, Portugal, 13 August 2021. Known as the 'Pilgrimage of the Emigrants,' it is presided…

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Former footballer Michael Ballack’s teenage son Emilio dies after quad-bike accident

LISBON (Reuters) - Former Germany and Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack's 18-year-old son Emilio died in a quad-bike accident near Lisbon on Thursday, Setubal's emergency services said. A spokesperson for the…

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Portuguese economy grows 4.9% as COVID-19 rules ease

Portugal's economy expanded 4.9% in the second quarter from the preceding three months, driven by domestic demand as restrictions to control a surge in coronavirus infections were gradually eased and…

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Portugal lifts COVID-19 rules with three-stage plan

Portugal announced a three-stage plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions, including scrapping a night-time curfew, as the country’s vaccination rollout speeds up, helping to bring a recent surge in infections under…

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Plea to pilgrims to help clear Spain’s Camino de Santiago of litter

In ancient times, pilgrims walked the Camino de Santiago to purify their souls, the long and winding road ending where the remains of the apostle St James are said to be…

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Two hundred flights cancelled at Lisbon airport at start of strike

LISBON, July 17 (Reuters) - Two hundred flights were cancelled at Lisbon airport on Saturday at the start of a two-day strike by Groundforce handling company workers, with more cancellations…

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EU probes 3.2 bln euro restructuring aid for airline TAP

EU competition regulators will investigate whether a 3.2-billion-euro ($3.8 billion) restructuring plan for ailing Portuguese airline TAP is proportionate and complies with EU state aid rules, the European Commission said…

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Portugal extends COVID-19 curbs to more areas as cases surge

Portugal extended to a wider area of the country measures aimed at stemming a surge in coronavirus infections, with authorities scrambling to salvage the summer holiday season. “We continue in…

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Portugal posts more than 4,000 new COVID cases as hopes for robust recovery fade

Portugal reported more than 4,000 daily coronavirus cases on Wednesday for the first time since February, official data showed, as hopes of a robust, tourism-driven economic recovery fade amid a…

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Benfica names former player Rui Costa as president

LISBON, July 9 (Reuters) - Portuguese football club Benfica appointed former player Rui Costa as its new president on Friday to replace Luis Filipe Vieira, who suspended his duties after…

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Portugal orders COVID test, vaccination proof at hotel check-in

Scrambling to bring under control a worrying COVID-19 surge, tourism-dependent Portugal imposed stricter rules, requiring holidaymakers to show a negative test, a vaccination certificate or proof of recovery to stay…

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French people should avoid Spain, Portugal for summer holidays due to COVID risks – minister

French Junior European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune said on Thursday that he was advising French people to avoid Spain and Portugal for their summer holidays, due to risks tied to…

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Portuguese told to stay alert as Delta variant surges

Prime Minister Antonio Costa urged the Portuguese to keep up their guard up against a fourth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic, with the more infectious Delta variant causing nearly 90%…

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Portugal’s Madeira to allow visitors with COVID shots not approved by EU

The popular Portuguese islands of Madeira will allow entry to visitors with any of the COVID-19 jabs being administered worldwide and not only with those approved by Europe's drug regulator,…

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Night-time curfew in Portugal to curb COVID-19 spike

A night-time curfew will be imposed in several Portuguese municipalities, including the capital Lisbon and the city of Porto, as authorities scramble to bring under control a surge in COVID-19…

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Portugal sees biggest daily jump in infections since mid-February

LISBON, June 30 (Reuters) - Coronavirus cases in Portugal jumped by 2,362 in the past 24 hours, the biggest increase since mid-February, official data showed on Wednesday, as authorities scrambled…

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Tourism-dependent Portugal to quarantine unvaccinated Britons

Passengers arriving in Portugal from Britain must quarantine for 14 days from Monday if they are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Portuguese government said. The new rule will remain…

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Belgium’s will to win adds more pressure to their matches, says coach

Belgium carry added pressure into their matches not only because of their top ranking but also due to their will to win all their encounters, coach Roberto Martinez said on…

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Delta variant ‘spreading rapidly’ from Lisbon to rest of Portugal

Over 70% of coronavirus cases in the Lisbon area are from the more contagious Delta variant, which is quickly spreading to other parts of the country, a report said late…

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UPDATE – Portugal imposes stricter rules as COVID surge threatens summer tourism

Stricter COVID-19 rules will be imposed across the Lisbon region and Algarve tourism magnet Albufeira as Portuguese authorities try to control a rise in infections that threatens the country's summer…

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Ronaldo penalty double rescues Portugal in dramatic draw with France

Cristiano Ronaldo came to Portugal's rescue with two penalties to cancel out a brace from France's Karim Benzema in an enthralling 2-2 draw that sent both sides into the Euro 2020 last…

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Portugal speeds up vaccination as COVID-19 infections rise

Just over 25% of the population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Portugal, a country of 10 million that faced its toughest battle against the virus in January. Most…

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Delta variant behind COVID-19 resurge in Lisbon area

Over half the new COVID-19 cases being reported in the Lisbon region are of the more infectious Delta coronavirus variant, preliminary data showed on Sunday as Portuguese authorities scramble to…

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UEFA investigate ‘potential discriminatory incidents’ in Budapest

Two European Championship soccer matches in Hungary are being investigated for "potential discriminatory incidents," UEFA said Sunday. The governing body of European soccer said a "UEFA ethics and disciplinary inspector…

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Germany bounce back with statement 4-2 win over Portugal

Germany shrugged off their opening game loss and announced their arrival as serious contenders at Euro 2020 with an emphatic 4-2 win over highly-rated Portugal in their Group F match…

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Travel in and out of Lisbon banned after Portugal cases surge

Residents of the Lisbon region will not be allowed to leave the area at weekends as authorities scramble to control a spike in COVID-19 infections, the government said. People living…

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European Commission endorses recovery and resilience plans of Greece, Spain and Portugal

The European Commission has adopted positive assessments of the recovery and resilience plans of Greece, Spain and Portugal. This is an important step towards disbursing funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to…

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Portugal sees biggest daily jump in COVID-19 cases since late February

Coronavirus cases in Portugal jumped by 1,350 in the past 24 hours, the biggest increase since late February, data from the national health authority DGS showed on Wednesday. The new…

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Ronaldo becomes Euros top scorer as Portugal beat Hungary

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming the first player to appear in five European Championships with a brace as they got their title defence off to a winning start with…

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