Portugal jobless rate hits record high Reuters UK By Axel Bugge | LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's unemployment rate jumped to a record high in the early part of this year even as the recession eased, showing the uphill struggle the country faces to nurse its way back to economic health while running a ... Portugal's Unemployment Rate Rose to 14.9% in the First Quarter Portugal Unemployment Rises to 14.9% Unemployment rate rises to new record |
 CNBC.com | Portugal Looks Back On 1 Year Since Its Bailout NPR by Lauren Frayer In Portugal, austerity has meant up to a 30 percent pay cut for civil servants. Unemployment is at more than 15 percent, and the economy continues to shrink. The European Union recently warned the Portuguese people may have to ... 'Grexit' Won't Affect Portugal's Banks: Bank CEO Portugal's Contraction Slows Down In 1Q A world of influence |
Portugal's BES sees profit slump 84 percent Reuters Net interest income rises 8.6 percent * Provisions soar 85 percent (Adds quotes by CEO, stock price) LISBON May 15 (Reuters) - Banco Espirito Santo, Portugal's largest listed bank by market capitalisation, reported a bigger-than-expected 84 percent ... Profits plummet at BES Espirito Santo Falls Most in a Month as Net Drops: Lisbon Mover Chinese Companies Eye Polish Energy Sector-Espirito Santo |
Portugal: Nothing to write home about one year after bailout RT A year after Portugal received a 78 billion euro bailout from the EU and the IMF, the country's economy hasn't deteriorated, but hasn't got back on track either, experts say. “The package didn't help. Portugal is in recession. Sometimes there is harder ... |
Portugal steels itself for Greek exit Financial Times By Peter Wise in Lisbon Portugal is preparing for the possibility of a disorderly Greek exit from the eurozone by reaffirming an unwavering commitment to austerity and a determination to see through tough economic reforms. But no matter how hard Lisbon ... |
 Malaysia Star | Lopes so happy as Portugal call-up scuppers wedding Malaysia Star LISBON, May 16 (Reuters) – Portugal full back Miguel Lopes, a surprise pick for Euro 2012, said it was the happiest day of his life when coach Paulo Bento called him up even though it forced him to scrap his wedding plans. EURO 2012 Focus - Portugal |
 Wall Street Journal | Portugal's Progress Won't Guarantee Funding Wall Street Journal By PATRICIA KOWSMANN LISBON—Portugal is quickly adjusting its economy to a more frugal reality under a €78 billion ($101 billion) bailout package, but the program's success doesn't guarantee the country will be able return to markets next year, ... Portugal REN Q1 net profit flat, debt costs weigh |
 Bleacher Report | Portugal Euro 2012 Roster: Analyzing Team's Starting 11 and Ronaldo's Captaincy Bleacher Report They can lose their heads in a match, and that could end Portugal's chances instantly. However, if the team stays focused (like Ronaldo did this year), they will be in great shape. Eduardo has been the man for Portugal since Euro 2008. Euro 2012 Team Previews: Portugal |
 ABC Online | Madeleine McCann-The Last Hope ABC Online By BBC Panorama It was a disappearance that made international headlines and raised tensions between Britain and Portugal. Now comes the story of the new police investigation that some hope might finally explain what really happened to three year old ... |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Spain, Italy, Portugal—First of the Ten? theTrumpet.com An interesting scenario is building in Europe involving Spain, Italy and Portugal. It could accelerate the rise of the prophesied 10-nation combine. By Ron Fraser Students of Bible prophecy have watched for the fulfillment of a particular prophecy ... markets caught up in Greek tragedy Only the ECB can make it a bank run Can the end of austerity save the euro? |
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