Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote
MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in...
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Briton among five prisoners on the run after Portuguese jail breakout
Public warned not to approach men believed to have escaped high-security facility with help from outside A British inmate is among five prisoners on the...
Portugal declares day of mourning after four die in helicopter crash
One person is still missing after the aircraft that was returning from a firefighting mission crashed into a river Portugal has declared a day of...
Woman accusing Christian Brückner of rape says his eyes ‘bored into my skull’
Hazel Behan, who says main suspect in Madeleine McCann case raped her in Portugal in 2004, tells court she will never forget his eyes A...
Portugal’s new prime minister promises to bring stability after narrow win
Luís Montenegro must now try to form government but has vowed not to do any deal with far-right Chega party Portugal’s new prime minister, Luís...
Portugal election: polls tightening as counting passes 98% – live updates
With almost all votes counted, the Democratic Alliance is on 29.6% while Socialist party has 28.7% A first exit poll, carried out for SIC and...
Portugal’s far-right Chega party eyes kingmaker role as country goes to polls
Election triggered by resignation of prime minister António Costa could see scandal-hit Socialist party ousted by rightwing coalition The Portuguese left and right are braced...
The right has no fixes for Portugal’s problems, says Left Bloc leader
Mariana Mortágua warns victory in Sunday’s election could reverse social gains and mark return of ‘political bankruptcy’ A victory for the right in the Portuguese...
Portugal to hold snap election – the second in two years – after PM quits
President announces 10 March date for parliamentary election after António Costa stepped down on Tuesday Portugal will hold a snap parliamentary election – its second...
