portugal

Jose Socrates: Former Portugal prime minister detained over tax fraud

Portugal’s ex-PM Jose Socrates has been detained by police as part of a corruption investigation. Jose Socrates, who led Portugal's…

10 years ago

Banco Espirito Santo rescue plan unveiled by Portugal’s central bank

Portugal's central bank has announced a plan to rescue Banco Espirito Santo (BES). The group will be split into two…

10 years ago

Banco Espirito Santo reports $4.8 billion loss for first six months of 2014

Portuguese bank Banco Espirito Santo (BES) has reported a bigger-than-expected loss of 3.6 billion euros ($4.8 billion) for the first…

10 years ago

Banco Espirito Santo does not need extra funds, says Portugal’s central bank

In a bid to ease investor’s concerns, Portugal's central bank has stated that Banco Espirito Santo does not need extra…

10 years ago

Banco Espirito Santo: European and US stock markets fall over Portugal’s bank concerns

US and European stock markets have fallen over concerns about the health of one of Portugal's biggest banks. Shares in…

10 years ago

Luiz Felipe Scolari faces criminal investigation over tax evasion in Portugal

Brazil's national football team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is to face a criminal investigation, reports from Portugal say, as he…

10 years ago

Madeleine McCann case: Police to start activity in Portugal

Police searching for Madeleine McCann will begin activity in Portugal. The disclosure comes amid reports Portuguese authorities have given permission…

11 years ago

Madeleine McCann case: 5,000 new calls after police issued computer-generated image of suspect

British detectives searching for new leads in the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann have received 5,000 calls. Investigators were inundated…

11 years ago

Madeleine McCann inquiry reopened in Portugal

Portuguese police has decided to reopen their inquiry into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, the public prosecutor's office…

11 years ago

Madeleine McCann case: More than 300 phone calls and 170 emails in response to Crimewatch programme

British police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have said they had an "overwhelming response" to an appeal on the…

11 years ago

Madeleine McCann case: Police releases two e-fit images

British police investigating Madeleine McCann's disappearance has released two e-fits of a man who was seen carrying a child towards…

11 years ago

Portugal to cut 30,000 civil service jobs and to raise retirement age by one year to 66

Portugal plans to cut 30,000 civil service jobs and to raise the retirement age by one year to 66 as…

12 years ago

Ireland and Portugal to be granted extra 7 years to pay back bailout loans

Ireland and Portugal are to be granted an extra seven years to pay back their emergency bailout loans. The EU…

12 years ago

Portugal: PM Pedro Passos Coelho announces alternative cuts to avoid second bailout

Portugal's PM Pedro Passos Coelho has said a court ruling striking down parts of his government's budget means it will…

12 years ago

Garrett McNamara rides 100 ft wave off Nazare in Portugal

Garrett McNamara has ridden what may be the highest wave ever caught by a surfer, reportedly 100 ft (30 m)…

12 years ago