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...
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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...
Portuguese PM António Costa resigns amid corruption inquiry
Police search socialist prime minister’s official residence in investigation into alleged corruption Portugal’s socialist prime minister, António Costa, has resigned hours after prosecutors examining alleged...
Storm Ciarán kills at least 15 across western Europe as floods strike Italy
Tuscany is in a state of emergency and three people died when their sailing boat capsized off Portugal At least six people have died in...
European leaders pledge crackdown on antisemitism as incidents rise
Bans on pro-Hamas celebrations and pro-Palestinian protests announced in several countries amid tensions Israel and Hamas at war – live updates Officials across Europe are...
Weather tracker: floods, storms and wildfires in Europe
North of continent records unusually wet and windy summer conditions while Portugal and Spain battle flames Floods struck northern and central Europe last week. Some...
