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Portugal: Portuguese Voters Head To Polls In Third Election In Three Years

18 May 2025

Portuguese voters went to the polls on Sunday in the nation's third general election in three years, with the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), whose leader is Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, set to gain the most seats but not a parliamentary majority. Last opinion surveys suggest the AD will better its...

Portugal Plans to Deport 18,000 Undocumented Migrants Ahead of Election

04 May 2025

Portugal's caretaker government has revealed a plan to expel around 18,000 undocumented migrants. This announcement comes just weeks before the country heads to the polls on May 18, triggering intense public criticism and concern over the nation's political direction. Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, made the announcement on...

How One Family Turned Portugal’s Blackout Into a Night to Remember

30 Apr 2025

A mass blackout recently interrupted life in Spain and Portugal, grounding flights, cutting internet and mobile services, leaving people stranded in trains, and postponing hospital procedures. But in the midst of the disruption, an Indian man living in Portugal with his Malaysian wife and children chose to make the crisis...

Portugal Political Crisis: Three Elections In Three Years, Can The Next Election End The Cycle Of Instability? | TDG Explainer

15 Mar 2025

Portugal is preparing for its third snap general election in three years, following the collapse of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's center-right government amidst allegations of corruption. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared that the election, which will restore stability in the country, will be conducted on May 18. A Series...

Portugal Calls Early Election On May 18 After Government Collapse, Triggers Third Election In Three Years

14 Mar 2025

Portugal will have an early parliamentary election on May 18, its third national poll in more than three years, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared on Thursday. The move came after the collapse of the minority centre-right government following a parliamentary confidence vote earlier this week. Rebelo de Sousa's long-expected...

Portugal’s Government Collapses As PM Montenegro Fails Confidence Vote, Elections Loom

12 Mar 2025

Portugal's minority centre-right government fell on Tuesday following a decisive defeat of confidence, paving the way for the nation's third early general election in three years. Legislators voted down the motion 142-88, with no abstentions, in a major setback for Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, who had been in power for...

Meghan Markle’s ‘Shrewd’ Strategy to Protect Harry from Royal Manipulation

02 Nov 2024

Meghan Markle has recently bought a home in Portugal, which may serve as a way to distance Prince Harry from his royal ties. This decision comes amid worries that the royal family might try to "pull him back into the fold." The new European base allows Meghan to remain close...

Afghan Musicians Find New Home in Portugal After Taliban Bans Music in Afghanistan

23 Jul 2024

Near Portugal's oldest cathedral and bakeries serving pastéis de nata, the complex notes of a sitar fill the air in the northern city of Braga. This seemingly ordinary building is the new home of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, dedicated to preserving Afghan music and countering efforts to eradicate...

Ronaldo In Tears As Costa’s Heroics Send Portugal To Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals

02 Jul 2024

In a thrilling Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday, goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal triumphed 3-0 in a shootout against a resilient Slovenia, who had held them to a 0-0 draw after extra time. Despite a missed penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal advanced to a quarter-final...

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Setback As Portugal Stumbles Against Georgia

27 Jun 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal endured a shocking 0-2 defeat against Georgia in a pivotal match at UEFA Euro 2024, marking a significant setback in the star striker's career. This loss marked the first time Ronaldo failed to score during the group stage of a major international tournament. The goals for Georgia...

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