Prime Minister Passos Coelho reminded the Portuguese that the country’s bailout commitments represent a “demanding agenda” and that the effort to fulfill it is “full of sacrifices.” He said he could not pledge either “rapid results” or “soft sacrifices.” “Our starting point is extremely weak” and “the instability of the European and American financial systems […]
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Passos Coelho: “No rapid results, no soft sacrifices” – Portugal
Posted on 08 August 2011.
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“Chronology of Portuguese Literature: 1128-2000” – Book
Posted on 08 August 2011.
A chronological account of the literature of Portugal is now available in book format titled ”Chronology of Portuguese Literature:1128-2000,” by Rogério Miguel Puga, a professor and Senior Researcher at the Centre for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies (CETAPS) at the New University of Lisbon, Portugal. A reference tool for students, scholars and researchers, the book […]
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17th International Paragliding Festival – Azores
Posted on 08 August 2011.
The 17th International Paragliding Festival, organized by Clube Asas de São Miguel, will take place August 25-28, on São Miguel, Azores. Paragliding in the Azores originated on the Island of Faial in 1990. In 1993, the International Paragliding Festival was launched festival. Clube Asas de São Miguel, a training school, was founded in 1997. Almost […]
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São Tomé and Príncipe elects new president
Posted on 07 August 2011.
The National Electoral Commission of São Tomé and Príncipe has confirmed the victory of Manuel Pinto da Costa, in the second round of voting, with a total of 52.88% of the total votes cast. According to the Journal ST, the president elect will succeed the current President, Fradique Menezes, and will take office for a five year […]
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Cape Verde: Second round for presidential elections – August 21st
Posted on 07 August 2011.
The people of Cape Verde will head off to a second round of voting scheduled for August 21s. Since none of the presidential candidates obtained the required percentage to win, Jorge Carlos Fonseca and Manuel Inocencio Sousa will face each other in the second round of voting to decide on a clear winner. According to Kapvert.com, […]
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America’s Cup World Series set sail – Portugal
Posted on 06 August 2011.
The America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) regatta set sail today, August 6, off the Portuguese coast in Cascais as the first leg of a three World Series events. The event is expected to attract 60 million television viewers. According to the Mayor of Cascais, Carlos Carreiras, half a million euros were invested to bring estimated […]
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