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No EU 'debt forgiveness' for Greece: Portuguese PM

Last Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2015, 19:40

"A very broad consensus exists in Europe that refuses debt forgiveness be put on the table. This was very clearly stated during the last eurozone summit," the centre-left premier said.

Spain, Portugal demand Greek 'guarantees' on debt deal

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 23:14

Spain and Portugal warned Greece Monday it must give firm "guarantees" to seal a debt deal with European leaders, as Athens made a fresh bid to unlock bailout funds need to avoid a default.

EU pushing for unity to end row over Alexis Tsipras comments

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 18:56

The EU said Monday it is trying to mediate in a simmering row between Greece and its eurozone partners Spain and Portugal after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused them of undermining debt talks with Brussels.

Altice shares soar on Portugal Telecom bid

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 02:30

Shares of Altice, the parent company of French telecoms operator Numericable-SFR, soared nearly eight percent in trading Monday after announcing it was in exclusive negotiations to buy Portugal Telecom.

Post Ballon d`Or, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score and evolve

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:47

It seems, Cristiano Ronaldo is not the one to rest on the laurels. After being crowned the best footballer in the world in the past one year, the Real Madrid front-man continued his unrivaled form by scoring the opener against Osasuna in their 2-0 win.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2013 Ballon d`Or ahead of Lionel Messi

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:38

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the four-year dominance of Lionel Messi when he was awarded the 2013 FIFA Ballon d`Or in Zurich on Monday.

Portugal bond auction heralds eurozone turnaround

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 00:25

Portugal`s return to the market coincided with similar success for Spain`s first big debt auction of 2014 and came two days after a popular bond sale by Ireland.

Bolivia`s football club removes popular Spanish coach

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 10:20

Spanish coach Miguel Angel Portugal was removed from club Bolivar, the most popular one in Bolivia, the team`s owner Marcelo Claure announced Thursday.

Goa celebrating Liberation Day today

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 13:15

It was on December 19, 1961, that Goa was liberated from the Portuguese rule after a prolonged freedom struggle and military operation.

EU-IMF creditors approve Portugal bailout plan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 00:45

Portugal`s international lenders have approved the country`s performance so far under its 78-billion-euro bailout agreement six months before the programme is set to end, the government said Monday.

Brazil-born Fernando in Portugal World Cup bid

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 15:48

Midfielder Fernando is the latest Brazilian to switch allegiance after being granted Portuguese nationality.

Mexico climbs four rungs in FIFA rankings

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 18:52

Mexico climbed four spots to 20th while Chile slipped three rungs to 15th in the latest FIFA rankings.