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Now playing Next Unreported Europe Portugal's economic resurgence leaves its citizens behind Having left austerity behind, Portugal is now a shining example of economic recovery - a demand stimulus policy based on the real estate market and tourism. However, good results hide a darker reality. 06/03/2020
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Now playing Next Economy Moody's keeps Portuguese rating stable, upbeat on recovery The latest assessment of Portugal's economy by the rating agency Moody's is good news for the Lisbon government. 19/05/2017
Now playing Next Economy Portugal's winning streak continues with strong Q1 economic growth Portugal can celebrate more than a Eurovision Song Contest win as the economy grew at its strongest pace in a decade between January and March. 15/05/2017
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Now playing Next Portugal Portugal given back four public holidays Four public holidays have been reintroduced in Portugal, two years after they were axed in an austerity drive. The new Socialist government obtained 08/01/2016
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