Portugal

Portugal’s election leaves the nation in a state of uncertainty regarding its future

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Portugal’s election leaves the nation in a state of uncertainty regarding its future

Portugal’s election outcome leaves the nation in a state of uncertainty regarding its future, while simultaneously boosting the morale of the radical right across Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Portugal faces weeks of political uncertainty following inconclusive general election results, which also reinforces a resurgence of the radical right across Europe. The rise of the populist party, Chega, … Read more

Surge in far-right support underscores European trend

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Surge in far-right support underscores European trend

Democratic Alliance (AD) leader Luis Montenegro celebrates his victory as he addresses supporters at the party’s election night headquarters, in Lisbon on March 10, 2024. Miguel Riopa | Afp | Getty Images The result — which saw the parliamentary representation of the Chega party quadruple to at least 48 lawmakers — gives the political right … Read more

Portugal is electing a new parliament and government. Here’s what to know about the major issues

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Portugal is electing a new parliament and government. Here’s what to know about the major issues

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is holding an early general election on Sunday when 10.8 million registered voters will elect 230 lawmakers to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament. The lawmakers will then choose a new government. Two moderate parties that have alternated in power for decades — the center-left Socialist Party and the center-right … Read more

Portugal’s Socialists elect new leader after Costa’s resignation – POLITICO

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Portugal’s Socialists elect new leader after Costa’s resignation – POLITICO

Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) chose Pedro Nuno Santos to lead the party in the next parliamentary elections following the resignation of Antonio Costa. The former infrastructure minister — backed mainly by the left wing of the progressive party — won the PS election on Saturday against Interior Minister Jose Luis Carneiro with 62 percent of … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1 billion lawsuit after promoting Binance NFTs

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Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1 billion lawsuit after promoting Binance NFTs

NEW YORK (AP) — Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with class-action lawsuit seeking at least $1 billion in damages for his role in promoting cryptocurrency-related “non-fungible tokens,” or NFTs, issued by the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The lawsuit filed in federal court in the Southern District of Florida Monday alleges that Ronaldo’s … Read more

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa resigns over corruption scandal

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Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa resigns over corruption scandal

The Public Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday it was investigating Costa and several members of his cabinet for alleged crimes of prevarication, active and passive corruption, and influence peddling. ADVERTISEMENT Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa says he is resigning after being involved in a widespread corruption probe. The Public Prosecutor’s Office announced in a statement on … Read more

Australia vs Portugal: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

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Australia vs Portugal: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

The Wallabies, who have lost to Wales and Fiji, look to be heading out of the tournament after Fiji came from behind to claim a narrow win over Georgia on Saturday. There are major questions around the state of Australian rugby and there is little doubt Jones is fighting for his job. While minnows compared … Read more

Delta rethinks SkyMiles changes after negative feedback from customers

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Delta rethinks SkyMiles changes after negative feedback from customers

Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines, delivers remarks during an opening ceremony of Delta’s new terminal at LaGuardia airport on Oct. 29, 2019, in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images A couple of weeks ago, Delta stirred up a hornet’s nest with its frequent flyers when it announced big changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program and airport … Read more

The secret corners of Europe stealing Como’s A-list crown

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The secret corners of Europe stealing Como’s A-list crown

The lesser visited region of Umbria is also enjoying its place in the celebrity sun, mostly thanks to the existence of Hotel Castello di Reschio, a 1,000-year-old castle turned hotel surrounded by an 1,500-hectare estate scattered with seven villas offering an idyllic slice of Italian country living for the publicity shy. French connections Villas are … Read more

Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans. England romp and Portugal draw

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Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans. England romp and Portugal draw

PARIS (AP) — Ireland defeated defending champion South Africa 13-8 in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at the Rugby World Cup that exceeded the hype on Saturday at Stade de France. In a low-scoring but ferociously gripping match, both sides scored a try but Ireland slotted all of its goalkicks while South Africa … Read more