http://www.mail.com/int/locations/8090-portugal.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/int/locations/8090-portugal.html http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2156948-portuguese-teachers-strike-austerity-plans.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Thousands of Portuguese students have missed mandatory end-of-year exams because of a 24-hour strike by teachers opposing government plans to extend their working week and reduce staff numbers. Many teachers stayed away from work Monday, leaving nobody to monitor national exams at some schools. Most of the country's education syste... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:51:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2156948-portuguese-teachers-strike-austerity-plans.html 2013-06-17T13:51:02Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2155558-portugals-rui-costa-wins-tour-de-suisse-title.html FLUMSERBERG, Switzerland (AP) — Rui Costa of Portugal retained his Tour de Suisse title on Sunday after winning the final stage by 21 seconds. The Movistar rider finished the 26.8-kilometer time trial in 51 minutes, 56 seconds, holding off Tanel Kangert of Spain and the Netherlands' Bauke Mollema. Costa finished 1:02 ahead of Mollema overall. ... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:21:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2155558-portugals-rui-costa-wins-tour-de-suisse-title.html 2013-06-16T18:21:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2149614-imf-portugal-meeting-targets-outlook-grim.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says Portugal is on track to meet conditions of its bailout but the economic outlook is grim, support for austerity measures is fading and unemployment is likely to rise further. The IMF made the comments in a statement Thursday, a day after it approved an installment payment of 657 million euros as ... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:59:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2149614-imf-portugal-meeting-targets-outlook-grim.html 2013-06-13T15:59:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2147750-imf-portugal-time-to-cut-budget-deficit.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has approved a request by Portugal for more time to cut its budget deficit as the country struggles with austerity measures imposed as part of an international bailout. In March, the IMF said it would adjust the fiscal deficit targets at the request of Portuguese authorities. It revised the targets from 4.... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:06:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2147750-imf-portugal-time-to-cut-budget-deficit.html 2013-06-12T21:06:06Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2142332-ronaldo-portugal-1-0-win-croatia.html GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo ended his season by scoring Monday in Portugal's 1-0 win in an international friendly over a Croatia team featuring 16-year-old prospect Alen Halilovic making his debut. Ronaldo scored in the 36th minute with an angled left-foot shot into the bottom right hand corner of the goal. It was the 28-year-old Portugal winger's 39t... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:42:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2142332-ronaldo-portugal-1-0-win-croatia.html 2013-06-10T19:42:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2141556-porto-appoints-paulo-fonseca-coach.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Porto says Paulo Fonseca is to take over as the northern Portuguese club's coach for the next two seasons. In a brief statement Monday it says "Fonseca will be the new coach of FC Porto." The club says Fonseca will sign a contract taking over from Vitor Pereira, who coached Porto since 2011 but left Sunday to join Saudi Arabia's Al... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2141556-porto-appoints-paulo-fonseca-coach.html 2013-06-10T14:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2137846-portugal-wins-italy-draws-wcup-qualifying.html Portugal revived its World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Russia 1-0 while Mario Balotelli was red-carded for Italy in a 0-0 draw at the Czech Republic that put the four-time world champions closer to next year's finals. Helder Postiga's ninth-minute winner in Lisbon lifted the Portuguese from third to first in Group F, boosting the chances of footbal... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:33:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2137846-portugal-wins-italy-draws-wcup-qualifying.html 2013-06-07T22:33:12Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2137816-portugal-beats-russia-1-0-with-postiga-goal.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Helder Postiga's early goal gave Portugal a 1-0 win over Russia on Friday and kept alive Portuguese hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup after a series of poor results. The win lifted Portugal to the top of Group F with a two-point advantage over Russia, but Fabio Capello's team has two games in hand and this game was clos... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:03:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2137816-portugal-beats-russia-1-0-with-postiga-goal.html 2013-06-07T22:03:33Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2136414-portugals-parliament-approves-spending-cuts.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal's two coalition government parties have used their parliamentary majority to pass 2013 state budget amendments contested by the opposition, which wants to ease the bailed-out country's austerity drive. The center-right government had to redraw its spending plans after the Constitutional Court ruled that some of this year's... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:00:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2136414-portugals-parliament-approves-spending-cuts.html 2013-06-07T13:00:31Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2133766-portuguese-parties-remain-divided-austerity.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal's main opposition Socialist Party says its differences with the government over economic policy are insurmountable and prevent the forging of a political consensus that the country's bailout creditors would like to see. The center-right coalition government is enacting series of budget cutbacks and tax increases, as well a... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2133766-portuguese-parties-remain-divided-austerity.html 2013-06-06T13:56:36Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2131092-ailing-portugal-up-euro-qualifying.html The prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo missing the 2014 World Cup will creep ever closer if Portugal fails to beat Russia in the biggest match of the latest round of European qualifiers on Friday. Ronaldo, Real Madrid's superstar forward, has been unable to inspire the sluggish Portuguese in their qualifying campaign and they are third in Group F with just fou... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:09:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2131092-ailing-portugal-up-euro-qualifying.html 2013-06-05T17:09:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2128896-drug-trafficking-ring-dismantled-brazil.html RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police say they have dismantled an international drug trafficking ring that for almost two years sent cocaine to Europe hidden in crates containing frozen fish. Federal police inspector Paulo Teles tells reporters that a Colombian, two Portuguese, three Spaniards and five Brazilians have been arrested in Portugal, Switzerla... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:02:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/world/2128896-drug-trafficking-ring-dismantled-brazil.html 2013-06-04T17:02:50Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2125424-mourinho-appointed-chelsea-manager.html LONDON (AP) — When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007 after falling out with owner Roman Abramovich, it looked like the divorce would be final. But less than six years after his departure, the Special One is back at Stamford Bridge to the delight of Blues fans — and he said it took him only a few minutes to agree to a new union. "I had to prepare myself n... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:53:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2125424-mourinho-appointed-chelsea-manager.html 2013-06-03T17:53:14Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2126382-10-things-to-jose-mourinho.html LONDON (AP) — Ten things to know about Jose Mourinho, the Portuguese coach who returned to Chelsea on a four-year contract on Monday, six years after his departure from the London club. 1. SPECIAL ONE. Jose Mourinho is known to his family and friends as "Ze," a widely used diminutive for the name Jose. But among Chelsea fans, he is the "Special One." The ... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:46:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2126382-10-things-to-jose-mourinho.html 2013-06-03T17:46:15Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2125548-germany-to-help-spain-with-credit-growth-jobs.html BERLIN (AP) — Germany is setting up a loan program for struggling small and medium-sized firms in Spain to boost growth and jobs in the crisis-hit southern European economy, according to a document obtained Monday. Germany's state-owned KfW bank will provide about 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) at low interest rates to its Spanish counterpart, the ICO, wh... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:11:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2125548-germany-to-help-spain-with-credit-growth-jobs.html 2013-06-03T17:11:25Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2123498-anti-austerity-protests-spain-germany-portugal.html MADRID (AP) — Anti-austerity protesters on Saturday took to the streets of dozens of European cities, including Madrid, Frankfurt and Lisbon, to express their anger at government cuts they say are making the financial crisis worse by stifling growth and increasing unemployment. Thousands marched peacefully toward Madrid's central Neptuno fountain near Par... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:31:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/markets/2123498-anti-austerity-protests-spain-germany-portugal.html 2013-06-01T21:31:34Z http://www.mail.com/int/scitech/news/2118144-eu-political-deal-fisheries-reform.html BRUSSELS (AP) — Half a century ago, a cook would chop a cod in half because it was simply too big to fit in the oven. Today, most fit easily in the frying pan. Blame the decimation of the dinner plate on industrial overfishing of Europe's once plentiful waters. On Thursday, though, the European Union backed landmark legislation that could well prevent the... Thu, 30 May 2013 18:34:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/scitech/news/2118144-eu-political-deal-fisheries-reform.html 2013-05-30T18:34:05Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2118200-strike-shuts-lisbon-subway-austerity-protest.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A 24-hour strike by Lisbon subway staff snarled rush-hour traffic in the Portuguese capital Thursday, heralding a new spate of planned strikes against the bailed-out country's austerity policies. The Metropolitano de Lisboa carries on average a half-million passengers a day. Long queues formed for packed buses which got stuck in he... Thu, 30 May 2013 10:54:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2118200-strike-shuts-lisbon-subway-austerity-protest.html 2013-05-30T10:54:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2116042-eu-eases-pace-austerity-to-help-economy.html BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union softened its demands for austerity Wednesday when it gave France, Spain and four other member states more time to bring their deficit levels under control so that they can support their ailing economies. The EU Commission, the 27-nation bloc's executive arm, said the countries must instead overhaul their labor markets an... Wed, 29 May 2013 17:11:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2116042-eu-eases-pace-austerity-to-help-economy.html 2013-05-29T17:11:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2113592-eu-drug-agency-warns-unemployment-cuts.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The European Union's drug agency says high youth unemployment in some EU countries and cuts to public health budgets could reverse advances in fighting drug abuse. The annual European Drug Report published Tuesday said record levels of treatment provision and a drop in new heroin use and cocaine consumption were among positive deve... Tue, 28 May 2013 09:17:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2113592-eu-drug-agency-warns-unemployment-cuts.html 2013-05-28T09:17:23Z http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2112546-euro-official-vows-support-portugal.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A senior European official says Portugal's compliance with the terms of its 78 billion euro ($101 billion) bailout has earned it the goodwill of its international creditors who remain committed to nursing the ailing eurozone country back to health. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the Dutch finance minister who also chairs the meetings of fina... Mon, 27 May 2013 15:06:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/news/europe/2112546-euro-official-vows-support-portugal.html 2013-05-27T15:06:27Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2112334-andre-martins-1st-call-up-portugal.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Sporting Lisbon midfielder Andre Martins has earned his first Portugal call-up for a World Cup qualifying game against Russia it can't afford to lose. Coach Paulo Bento's squad also features returns for Nani and Braga duo Ruben Micael and Ruben Amorim. Real Madrid defender Pepe is suspended for the match at Benfica's Stadium of Lig... Mon, 27 May 2013 12:31:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2112334-andre-martins-1st-call-up-portugal.html 2013-05-27T12:31:17Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2111400-guimaraes-beats-benfica-portuguese-cup-final.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica's miserable end to the season got even worse on Sunday when it conceded two late goals to lose the Portuguese Cup final 2-1 to Guimaraes, leaving it without silverware after being in contention for three trophies. Benfica lost the final of the Europa League to Chelsea and was leading the Portuguese league until the second-t... Sun, 26 May 2013 18:44:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2111400-guimaraes-beats-benfica-portuguese-cup-final.html 2013-05-26T18:44:08Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2107954-porto-sells-rodriguez-moutinho-to-monaco-90m.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — FC Porto says it has struck a deal worth a combined 70 million euros ($90 million) with Monaco for midfield duo James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho. Porto said in a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange Friday the French league club paid 45 million euros for 21-year-old Rodriguez and 25 million euros for Moutinho, who is 26. Rodrigu... Fri, 24 May 2013 14:45:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2107954-porto-sells-rodriguez-moutinho-to-monaco-90m.html 2013-05-24T14:45:58Z http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2105692-portugal-adds-growth-plan-to-austerity-measures.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal's government says it will offer tax breaks to investors as the bailed-out country looks for ways to spur growth while continuing to cut the national debt through austerity measures. Portugal pledged to cut its heavy debt load in return for a 78 billion euro ($101 billion) financial rescue two years ago. But tax hikes and p... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:36:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/business/economy/2105692-portugal-adds-growth-plan-to-austerity-measures.html 2013-05-23T16:36:04Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084852-ap-global-football-10-quotebox.html LONDON (AP) — Quotes from voters in this week's AP Global football poll: Mike McGrath (The Sun/Wardles Agency) "Gareth Bale showed again what a player he is, rising to the occasion when Tottenham needed him by scoring the late winner against Sunderland with a spectacular goal. Unfortunately for the Wales winger, and his team, it was not good enough for Ch... Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2084852-ap-global-football-10-quotebox.html 2013-05-21T13:48:46Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098364-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-season.html MADRID (AP) — Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after three years at the Spanish club, paving the way for his expected return to Chelsea. The Portuguese coach's final season at Madrid has been blighted by divisions and a lack of trophies, but he is free to leave three years early from his contract after the final match on June ... Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2098364-mourinho-to-leave-real-madrid-season.html 2013-05-20T20:07:55Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096558-porto-clinches-3rd-straight-portuguese-title.html LISBON, Portugal (AP) — FC Porto clinched its third straight Portuguese league title on the final day of the season Sunday after winning 2-0 at 10-man Pacos Ferreira. Benfica, which lost to Chelsea in the Europa League final last Wednesday, entered the round still in contention but had to settle for second place following Porto's victory. After a season-l... Sun, 19 May 2013 22:03:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/soccer/2096558-porto-clinches-3rd-straight-portuguese-title.html 2013-05-19T22:03:39Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2096208-american-peter-uihlein-wins-madeira-islands-open.html SANTO ANTONIO DA SERRA, Portugal (AP) — American Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open by two strokes after shooting a 4-under 68 on Sunday for his first career title in his 16th European Tour event. Uihlein birdied four of his last eight holes for a 15-under total of 273 at the Clube de Golf do Santo da Serra course. It was his third top-10 finish f... Sun, 19 May 2013 17:28:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2096208-american-peter-uihlein-wins-madeira-islands-open.html 2013-05-19T17:28:43Z http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2095160-chiles-tullo-leads-madeira-3rd-round.html SANTO ANTONIO DA SERRA, Portugal (AP) — Mark Tullo of Chile shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Madeira Islands Open. Tullo birdied four of his last eight holes on the Clube de Golf do Santo da Serra course for a 12-under total of 204. Overnight leader Craig Lee of Scotland and American Peter Uihlein were tied f... Sat, 18 May 2013 19:46:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/int/sports/other/2095160-chiles-tullo-leads-madeira-3rd-round.html 2013-05-18T19:46:26Z