Euro Crisis: Will Portugal fall victim to the “Grexit”?
by PDV - (0) commentsWhile Portugal has so far managed to comply with its bailout commitments, the increasing possibility of Greece exiting the eurozone may throw the country off course.
By Blandina Costa and Carla Canivete
Marialva: An apparition from the Middle Ages
by Sara Raquel Silva - (0) commentsThe historical village of Marialva received the charter of the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, and was once upon a time a busy military stronghold. Now a quiet place filled with memories, it is preserving the pace of a world in danger of extinction.
Surfing: The waves and the good life
by Sara Raquel Silva - 1 CommentOn the stretch of coast between the beaches of Guincho, near Lisbon, and São Jacinto, close to the northern city of Aveiro, we find some of the best beaches for the practice of surfing in Portugal. These settlements that dot the country’s central coast are impressive for both those who are keen on challenging the ocean and those who are simply trying to get away from the crowds in search of a nice place to chill out in the summer.
Video: How to order the right coffee in Portugal
by Ana Filipa Magalhães - (0) commentsOrdering coffee in Portugal can be quite a task. As it comes in all different shapes and sizes and is referred to in each region by a different local name it is a tricky business. You might realise all too late you have ordered the wrong thing in the first place.
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Court of Auditors President: Country will pass troika “exam”
Guilherme d’Oliveira Martins said that Portugal was "doing its homework” and the country would pass the next Troika “exam” beginning on Tuesday 22 May.
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Euro 2012: Portugal announces squad (update)
very informative and interesting
Immigration: Government realigns visa and residency policies
One last point, Radek, quoting you directly "In the UK, much of the
Central bank: Portugal faces substancial risks in its return to markets
Thanks for the alert.
Immigration: Government realigns visa and residency policies
Well Radek, considering your post was directed towards me, let me form
Government: Number of civil servants falls 0.4% in March
That's too many civil servants for the size of the country, this is on