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Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. It is a major center of finance, commerce, arts and trade, and one of the oldest cities in the world.

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Hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in more than 20 cities across Portugal to demand an end to government austerity measures. They are a condition of Portugal's financial bailout.
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Portugal

During World War II, some 100,000 people traveled through France and Spain to reach Portugal.
November 29, 2012
Historical picture of Ruth und Ellen Arons, in 1936 on the way from Berlin to Lisbon

Portugal

Once sleepy city on the Tejo, Lisbon was a haven for Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution.
November 29, 2012
Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU) und der Premierminister von Portugal, Pedro Passos Coelho, unterhalten sich am Montag (12.11.12) auf der Terrasse des Forte Sao Juliao da Barra in Lissabon (Portugal) zu Beginn eines Treffens. Die Kanzlerin haelt sich zu einem eintaegigen Besuch in der portugiesischen Hauptstadt auf. (zu dapd-Text) Foto: Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung

Merkel praises Portugal

Portugal has hosted German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a Lisbon fortress as protestors angered by eurozone austerities draped city statues in black. Merkel praised Portugal's implementation of a 2011 bailout.
November 12, 2012
A girl walks past a graffiti in Lisbon showing German Chancellor Angela Merkel as a puppeteer controlling Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, left, and Foreign Minister Paulo Portas, right, Friday, Nov. 9 2012. (Foto:Armando Franca/AP/dapd)

A luke-warm welcome

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal to meet with Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho. It's her first official visit to the country, which is struggling under tough austerity cuts.
November 12, 2012
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Pressure on Greece

Eurozone hands out a rebuke for Greece, praise for Portugal and cash for Spanish banks.
October 9, 2012
People protest outside the presidential palace in the Lisbon suburb of Belem

Portugal woes over social cuts

The government of Portugal has signaled that it is willing to reconsider its planned social security levy hikes after massive street protests against the fee rise. Lisbon is now seeking alternatives to boost revenues.
September 24, 2012
Spaniards protesting in Madrid. One holds at "No" placard. (Photo: Getty Images) eingestellt: rb

Anti-austerity protests

Portugal's fragile consensus over bailout austerity measures has disintegrated further as 150,000 protested in Lisbon and Porto. Spaniards, too, packed central Madrid, saying policy alternatives were possible.
September 16, 2012

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Advantage Atletico and Sporting

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Europa League: Germans out

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April 6, 2012
Workers in a picket line block the way of a garbage truck in Lisbon

Portugal on strike

Workers went on strike in Portugal to show their opposition to austerity measures meant to secure a bailout from European partners. New laws make it easier to fire employees and cut benefits.
March 22, 2012
Thousands of Portuguese demonstrators march during a protest against the austerity economic measures

Portuguese anti-austerity drive

Portugal is braced for a general strike by employees opposed to austerity measures imposed as a condition of a bailout from European partners. New laws make it easier to fire workers and cut benefits.
March 22, 2012
Thousands of demonstrators march during a protest against the austerity economic measures taken by the Portuguese center-right coalition government

100,000 protest in Lisbon

Over 100,000 people have gathered in Lisbon for Portugal's largest rally to date against austerity measures. The protest has come just days before international creditors evaluate the country's bailout program.
February 11, 2012
People get off a train at Cais do Sodre Station during a public transportation strike day, in Lisbon, Portugal

Transport strike

Public transport workers go on strike in Portugal to protest austerity restructuring plans.
February 2, 2012
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January 17, 2012
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Chinese investment

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January 7, 2012
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December 16, 2011
Parked buses are seen at Via Norte station during a general strike in Porto

On strike

Unions in Portugal launch a strike against budgetary cuts, bringing the country to a standstill.
November 24, 2011
Portuguese coins against a Portuguese flag

Shrinking economy

A 3.4-billion-euro hole in Lisbon's books pushes Portugal to draft even tougher budget cuts.
October 18, 2011
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September 28, 2011

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September 20, 2011
Pedro Passos Coelho waving to crowds

Making cuts

Whoever wins the Portuguese election needs to make serious savings to keep the country afloat.
June 5, 2011
Portugal's interim Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Jose Socrates, left, shakes hands with Pedro Passos Coelho

Iberian elections

On Sunday, the people of Portugal are to elect a new parliament amid a financial crisis.
June 4, 2011

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May 12, 2011
A Portuguese flag with coins

Austere agreement

Portuguese officials negotiate bailout terms with Europe and the wider world as elections loom.
April 18, 2011
A session of Portuguese parliament

Snap elections

Portugal's president dissolves parliament amid growing concern that the country needs a bailout.
April 1, 2011
President Anibal Cavaco Silva

Portugal votes

Incumbent Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva wins a second term in Sunday's elections.
January 23, 2011
A man stands outside a food bank

Times of crisis

In Portugal, austerity measures are forcing many people to turn to food banks for help.
December 26, 2010
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Portugal's 'smart grid'

Portugal’s long-term target of 750,000 electric cars fits with its smart energy plans.
December 24, 2010
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Stability plan

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December 17, 2010
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November 30, 2010

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November 22, 2010
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NATO summit

NATO leaders announce new strategic concept and woo Russia on missile defense at Lisbon summit.
November 20, 2010
US and EU flags

Speed summit

US President Obama meets top EU officials in a summit on Saturday aimed to reviving ties.
November 19, 2010
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Missile defense

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November 19, 2010
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Test of allegiance

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November 19, 2010
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NATO strategy

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November 18, 2010
NATO star on the gate at alliance headquarters in Belgium

Nuclear-free Germany

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November 11, 2010
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, shares a word with French President Nicolas Sarkozy

Summit showdown

Merkel stands by her guns over demands to change the Lisbon treaty to punish deficit offenders.
October 28, 2010
European Union President Herman Van Rompuy with foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton

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July 6, 2010

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May 26, 2010
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates

Belt tightening

Portugal attempts to stabilize its public finances with budget cuts meant to slash the deficit.
May 13, 2010

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ETA arrest

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