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Portugal police chief quits after anti-austerity protest

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 11:34

Portugal police chief Paulo Valente Gomes has resigned a day after thousands of off-duty officers staged a protest against the debt-wracked government`s austerity measures.

2014 FIFA World Cup: Unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Zlatan Ibrahimovic guiding Portugal to Brazil

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 10:32

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brilliant hat-trick as Portugal survived a second-half scare to qualify for their fourth straight World Cup final.

Eurozone releases 3.7 bn euros as Portugal bailout nears end: EFSF

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 18:04

With a final 1.2 billion euros still to be disbursed, the EFSF said the 78-billion financial assistance programme for Portugal "will have been completed by the middle of 2014".

Abu Salem gets bail in extortion case

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 09:25

Extradited gangster Abu Salem, who is facing trial for allegedly demanding Rs five crore as protection money from a businessman here in 2002, was on Thursday granted bail by a Delhi court.

Portuguese police reopen missing Madeleine McCann`s case

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:12

The Portugal police on Thursday reopened the investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann.

Thousands protest against austerity in Portugal, Italy

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 22:33

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Italy and Portugal today to protest against budget cuts and the social cost of the economic crisis, amid concern over possible clashes in Rome.

Chowrasia in danger of missing cut in Portugal

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 13:20

Three dropped shots early in the round saw the lone Indian in the field, SSP Chowrasia card a disappointing two-over 74 that put him in immediate danger of missing the cut as he is lying tied 102nd at the end of the first round in the Portugal Masters.

Neymar inspires Brazil to friendly win over Portugal

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 14:54

Brazil survived an early scare and some physical tackling to beat Portugal 3-1 in a friendly in Boston that confirmed their early status as one of the favourites to win the World Cup on home soil next year.

Luiz Felipe Scolari pleased with Brazil form for Portugal friendly

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 08:42

Brazil have recovered their Confederations Cup-winning form in time for Tuesday`s friendly against Portugal in Boston, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said.

Portugal`s Ronaldo to miss friendly against Brazil

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 20:00

Portugal and Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the friendly match against Brazil on Tuesday.

Ronaldo rescues Portugal, Spain and Germany win

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 08:47

Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Portugal with a speedy hat-trick to avoid a slip-up in Northern Ireland, while Netherlands dropped their first points as Spain and Germany took easier steps towards World Cup qualification.

Abu Salem to stay in India, rules SC

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 08:33

The SC dismissed gangster Abu Salem’s plea seeking quashing of trials against him in various cases after Portugal`s apex court terminated his extradition to India for "violation" of deportation rules by Indian authorities.