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Portuguese President Rebelo de Sousa undergoes emergency surgery

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Economy

Portugal: Central bank governor’s impartiality under scrutiny

Portugal’s opposition has called into question the impartiality of central bank governor Mário Centeno, following claims he could have been a candidate to become prime minister after António Costa resigned amid a corruption scandal.

Portugal

Estoril Conferences 2023: How can we 'Re-Humanise our World'?

This year's edition aims at discussing how we can 'Re-Humanize our World'

World News

Portugal's parliament has passed a bill legalising euthanasia

Portugal's parliament has passed a bill legalising euthanasia after an intense debate including a veto by the country's president.

Brazil

Brazil celebrates 200 years of independence from Portugal

Millions of Brazilians took to the streets to celebrate 200 years of independence from Portugal. And as the military tanks rolled onto the streets, President Jair Bolsonaro asked his followers to 'make a stand'.

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Portugal

Portugal's parliament makes third attempt to legalise euthanasia

Previous bills to allow assisted suicide have been blocked by the country's Constitutional Court and President.

Portugal

Portugal's president vetoes law legalising euthanasia

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said the wording of the second draft still needs "clarification".

Portugal

Portugal’s parliament approves revised bill legalising euthanasia

Parliament passed the first version of the bill in January, but President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had asked the Constitutional Court to review it.

Portugal

Early election called in Portugal after MPs reject Socialists' budget

The snap election is set to take place on January 30 next year.

Portugal

Portuguese President orders constitutional review of euthanasia law

The President said the legislation appears "excessively imprecise," potentially creating a situation of "legal uncertainty." The law was approved by a significant majority in parliament three weeks ago.

Portugal

Portugal extends lockdown and limits foreign travel amid COVID surge

President Rebelo de Sousa called for quick and drastic action to fight a January pandemic surge that has stretched medical services in Portugal to breaking point.

Portugal

Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa re-elected

The record low turnout of 39.5% is believed to be due to voters avoiding the ballot boxes for fear of COVID-19.

World

Portugal election: turnout fears and power struggles amid lockdown

Sunday's presidential election in Portugal comes at a very difficult moment in the fight against COVID-19. The country is under lockdown and the traditional last round of political campaigning has been scrapped. Now candidates and observers fear a record-low voter turnout, casting doubt on polls.

World

Is the far-right gaining popularity in Portugal?

Portugal will head to the polls on Sunday to choose a new President, despite pandemic lockdown measures still in place. We take a look at Chega!, a right-wing party pushing to get through to the second round.

Portugal

Portugal celebrates Carnation Revolution, warns against populism

Portugal marks the 43rd anniversary of its Carnation Revolution, with top left-wing politicians urging the EU to fight the rise of populism by focusing more on social welfare.