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Riding out the storm

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Business schools working to build an international reputation are keenly aware of the perception of Portugal as being on the fringe.

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Portugal plunders pension fund to tackle debt cliff

The Portuguese government plans to tap nearly all of its state-owned pension fund to ease it over the hump of a hefty EUR27.5bn of financing needs over the next two years, according to domestic news reports.

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China approves imports of dairy products from Portugal

China approves imports of dairy products from Portugal | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Portuguese dairy producers can start exporting their products to China, the Portuguese Agriculture Minister said in Lisbon Tuesday after signing an agreement with the Chinese government.

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Un ancien 1er ministre portugais victime de la CIA ?

Un ancien 1er ministre portugais victime de la CIA ? | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Cela fait de nombreuses années que le journaliste portugais Frederico Duarte de Carvalho enquête sur cet affaire dont il a d’ailleurs fait un livre : 'Camarate, Sá Carneiro e as armas para o Irão' ('Camarate, Sá Carneiro et des armes pour l’Iran'), publié en décembre dernier, et dans lequel il tente de réunir toutes les pièces du puzzle menant à la soirée fatidique du 4 décembre 1980. Le témoignage de José Esteves vient étayer un certain nombre de ses thèses.

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Portugal bankers warn EU to stop 'playing with fire'

Portugal bankers warn EU to stop 'playing with fire' | Adamastor | Scoop.it

The heads of Portugal’s biggest banks Millenium BCP and Banco Espirito Santo, have called on European leaders to stop 'playing with fire' and alarming depositors in Eurozone economies.

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James Rodríguez y Jackson Martínez, campeones de Portugal

James Rodríguez y Jackson Martínez, campeones de Portugal | Adamastor | Scoop.it

El Oporto revalidó el título de campeón en Portugal al vencer al Paços de Ferreira (0-2). Un penalti cometido sobre James Rodríguez posibilitó el primer gol del Oporto. Jackson Martínez marcó el segundo tanto con una acción de bella factura.

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Unbeaten Porto claim Portuguese title

Unbeaten Porto claim Portuguese title | Adamastor | Scoop.it

The Dragao outfit have secured Liga honours for a third successive season, as their final-day victory sealed the deal despite Benfica's success against Moreirense

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La carcajada, nueva forma de protesta en Portugal

La carcajada, nueva forma de protesta en Portugal | Adamastor | Scoop.it

La carcajada, la risa, es la nueva forma de protesta en Portugal. Lo demostró hace unos días el movimiento Que Se Lixe a Troika, que en la presentación de un libro del ministro de Finanzas, Vítor Gaspar, organizaron una protesta que comenzó precisamente así, entre carcajadas.

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Late snow hits Iberian Peninsula

Late snow hits Iberian Peninsula | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Steady snowfall was reported in the Serra de Estrela mountains, in central Portugal, late on Thursday. Although not unprecedented, snowfall this late in May is highly unusual.

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Portugal expands adoption rights for same-sex married couples, refuses unrestricted adoptions

Portugal’s Parliament has passed a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners’ children, but lawmakers rejected legislation granting gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals.

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A reação do narrador e comentarista da TV Benfica após as duas derrotas

A reação do narrador e comentarista da TV Benfica após as duas derrotas | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Depois de toda a tristeza do jogo com o Porto, veio a final contra o Chelsea da Liga Europa. O time português foi superior o jogo todo, mas não transformou isso em gol, e no fim do jogo foi penalizado com outro tento nos acréscimos. Mais uma vez, os dois ficaram sem saber o que fazer.

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Portugal feels pinch of austerity measures

Portugal economy has been shrinking for three straight years. Recession is driving prices up and unemployment to record levels. The country has undergone a painful period of austerity to try to reduce its debt. But many Portuguese are starting to ask if austerity is worth the pain.

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Portugal's GDP declines for 10th quarter on euro-area slump

Portugal’s economy shrank for a 10th quarter in the three months through March as the government cut spending and the euro-area recession deepened.

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Doubts over Portugal bond coup

Doubts over Portugal bond coup | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Managers say Portugal’s return to issuing bonds is not a definite sign of an economic recovery.

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Portugal's embattled PM dreams of quitting, says his father

Portugal's embattled PM dreams of quitting, says his father | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Portugal's embattled Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, fiercely criticised for his austerity policies, wants nothing more than to resign from his job, the Premier's father said in an interview published on Wednesday.

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José Mourinho's five magic Real Madrid moments

José Mourinho's five magic Real Madrid moments | Adamastor | Scoop.it

As José Mourinho prepares to leave Real Madrid, Pete Jenson recounts the crazy moments that can only belong to 'The Special One'.

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Most Portuguese reject latest bailout terms: poll

Most Portuguese reject latest bailout terms: poll | Adamastor | Scoop.it

The latest draconian measures to shore up the Portuguese economy will make matters worse and the government should break the agreement with the IMF and European Union or obtain better terms, an opinion poll found on Monday.

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Mourinho and Real part company

Mourinho and Real part company | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Football's worst kept secret finally revealed as Real Madrid confirm Jose Mourinho will leave club at end of the season.

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Porto champion

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Le FC Porto (2-0 contre Paços) conserve son avance d'un point sur Benfica (3-1 contre Moreirense) et remporte son 27e titre. Benfica, battu en finale de Ligue Europa cette semaine, a encore la Coupe pour décrocher un trophée cette saison.

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Porto é tricampeão português

Porto é tricampeão português | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Há três rodadas, poucos apostariam no Porto como campeão português, mas o Dragão conseguiu tirar a vantagem do Benfica de quatro pontos na reta final do torneio, e a vitória deste domingo contra o Paços de Ferreira por 2 a 0 e garantiu o tricampeonato nacional. Lucho González e Jackson Martínez fizeram os gols do título.

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Progressive Portugal

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After decades and deades of oppression and terror, Portugal was able to build a healthy, sustainable democracy without all that much turmoil and bloodshed. And one of the areas where it is most progressive is gay rights.

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Gay couples in Portugal win limited adoption rights

Gay couples in Portugal win limited adoption rights | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Portugal's parliament on Friday handed same-sex couples the right to adopt the children or foster children of one partner, a partial victory for equality campaigners that fell short of their call for full adoption rights.

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Instalação, the newest spot in Porto nightlife

Instalação, the newest spot in Porto nightlife | Adamastor | Scoop.it

Located in Baixa District of Porto, Instalação, at Rua Conde Vizela, 89, features a contemporary architecture and evokes the notion of a unique contemporary art piece set in a very rich cultural environment of Portugal nightlife.

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Il patto segreto: i voli Cia in Spagna e Portogallo

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El portugués Nuno Júdice gana el Premio Reina Sofía de Poesía

El portugués Nuno Júdice gana el Premio Reina Sofía de Poesía | Adamastor | Scoop.it

El galardón se concede desde 1992 al conjunto de la obra poética de un autor vivo destacado del mundo iberoamericano.

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Pension reform seen as crucial for ailing Portugal

Pension reform seen as crucial for ailing Portugal | Adamastor | Scoop.it

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a report Tuesday that recalibrating pension entitlements and scrapping early retirement are key steps for Portugal as it strives to restore its fiscal health.

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