Returning Portuguese football squad members made no comment on arrival at Lisbon airport early Wednesday following their defeat by Denmark. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning free kick, but it was Denmark who beat Portugal to an automatic place at Euro 2012 with victory in Copenhagen. Denmark qualified for its seventh European Championship finals. Portuguese team […]
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Euro 2012: Denmark beats Portugal 2-1
Posted on 12 October 2011.
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Fate of US Consulate in Ponta Delgada uncertain – Azores
Posted on 12 October 2011.
Rafael Pérez, the newly appointed US Consul in the Azores, said in Ponta Delgada Tuesday that a decision, regarding a possible closure of the US Consulate in the Azores, was not yet taken and that he considered “inappropriate” any speculation to that effect. Speaking to journalists at the end of an audience with Carlos César, President of […]
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Antonio Zambujo to debut in New York City – Fado
Posted on 11 October 2011.
The City University of New York is hosting a Fado concert, featuring Portuguese performer Antonio Zambujo, as part of its Live@365 series of world music concerts. The concert will take place on October 18, at 7:00pm, at Elebash Recital Hall, Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365, 5th Ave at 34th Street. Antonio Zambujo, […]
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Pedro Pires awarded Ibrahim Prize for good governance – Cape Verde
Posted on 11 October 2011.
Former Cape Verdean president Pedro Pires was awarded the $5 million Ibrahim Prize for good governance in Africa, the London-based Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced Monday. “Throughout his long career, President Pires has been dedicated to the service of his people, including those in the diaspora, while retaining his humility and personal dignity,” the award committee […]
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Manuel Rosa: Surprising revelations about Columbus’ true identity – Interview
Posted on 10 October 2011.
By Carolina Matos, Editor (*) Manuel Rosa has written three books revealing new details about Columbus remarkable life under a secret identity. If proven to be right, what Manuel Rosa has uncovered will change history. Columbus will never be seen the same way ever again. After 20 years of researching medieval documents at archives in […]
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Jardim elected with absolute majority – Madeira
Posted on 10 October 2011.
Alberto João Jardim, 68, won reelection, Sunday, for a 10th term as President of Regional Government of Madeira, with an absolute majority of 48,56%. Jardim, the populist leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Madeira, won 25 out of a total of 45 parliamentary seats. The Christian Democrats (CDS-PP) won second place with 17,63% […]
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