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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Portugal's Presidential Election: A Close Call with Far-Right in the Mix

Portugal is in the middle of a tight presidential race. Voters are choosing their next leader, and the results are far from clear. Three candidates are neck and neck, including Andre Ventura from the far-right Cheap party. This is a big deal because Portugal hasn't had a runoff in a presidential ele

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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Portugal's Presidential Election: A Close Call and a Changing Political Scene

Portugal is about to have a very close presidential election. It looks like there will be a runoff vote for the first time in 40 years. This is big news because it shows how politics in Portugal are changing. The president in Portugal doesn't have as much power as in some other countries. But they

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Jan 07 2026FINANCE

Helping Young People Buy Homes: Portugal's Tax Break Plan Works

Portugal's plan to help young adults buy their first home is working. The government offers tax breaks on homes under a certain price. This has helped over 70, 000 young people in just over a year. The finance minister shared this news. He also said that more than half of the money set aside for thi

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Portugal's Big Walkout: Workers vs. Government

Portugal saw a massive strike recently. It was the biggest in over a decade. Almost a million workers joined in. They were unhappy with the government's new work rules. The government wants to change the rules. They say it will help the economy grow. But workers think it takes away their rights. Th

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Mapping the Gaps: How Portugal's Elderly Are Left Behind

Portugal is getting older, and its cities are getting bigger. This mix is causing problems for elderly people trying to get the help they need. A recent study looked at where social services are and where older adults actually live. It found that big cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Faro have a lot of

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May 19 2025POLITICS

Portugal's Political Shake-Up: A New Force Emerges

Portugal is in the middle of a political storm. The country just had its third election in three years. The outcome? Another minority government and a big win for the far-right party, Chega. The center-right Democratic Alliance, led by the Social Democratic Party, won the most seats. But 89 out of

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