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Portugal Political Crisis: Three Elections In Three Years, Can The Next Election End The Cycle Of Instability? | TDG Explainer

15 Mar 2025

Portugal is preparing for its third snap general election in three years, following the collapse of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's center-right government amidst allegations of corruption. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared that the election, which will restore stability in the country, will be conducted on May 18. A Series...

Portugal Calls Early Election On May 18 After Government Collapse, Triggers Third Election In Three Years

14 Mar 2025

Portugal will have an early parliamentary election on May 18, its third national poll in more than three years, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declared on Thursday. The move came after the collapse of the minority centre-right government following a parliamentary confidence vote earlier this week. Rebelo de Sousa's long-expected...

Portugal’s Government Collapses As PM Montenegro Fails Confidence Vote, Elections Loom

12 Mar 2025

Portugal's minority centre-right government fell on Tuesday following a decisive defeat of confidence, paving the way for the nation's third early general election in three years. Legislators voted down the motion 142-88, with no abstentions, in a major setback for Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, who had been in power for...

Meghan Markle’s ‘Shrewd’ Strategy to Protect Harry from Royal Manipulation

02 Nov 2024

Meghan Markle has recently bought a home in Portugal, which may serve as a way to distance Prince Harry from his royal ties. This decision comes amid worries that the royal family might try to "pull him back into the fold." The new European base allows Meghan to remain close...

Afghan Musicians Find New Home in Portugal After Taliban Bans Music in Afghanistan

23 Jul 2024

Near Portugal's oldest cathedral and bakeries serving pastéis de nata, the complex notes of a sitar fill the air in the northern city of Braga. This seemingly ordinary building is the new home of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, dedicated to preserving Afghan music and countering efforts to eradicate...

Ronaldo In Tears As Costa’s Heroics Send Portugal To Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals

02 Jul 2024

In a thrilling Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday, goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three penalties as Portugal triumphed 3-0 in a shootout against a resilient Slovenia, who had held them to a 0-0 draw after extra time. Despite a missed penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal advanced to a quarter-final...

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Setback As Portugal Stumbles Against Georgia

27 Jun 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal endured a shocking 0-2 defeat against Georgia in a pivotal match at UEFA Euro 2024, marking a significant setback in the star striker's career. This loss marked the first time Ronaldo failed to score during the group stage of a major international tournament. The goals for Georgia...

Euro 2024: Ronaldo Fans Interrupt Portugal Game Four Times

23 Jun 2024

Portugal's victory over Turkey in their Euro 2024 Group F clash in Dortmund was marred by multiple pitch invasions, with fans interrupting play to take selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo. The incidents, which occurred both during and after the match, have raised serious concerns about player safety and stadium security. Following...

Ronaldo’s brace marks fluid prowess of Portugal in EURO cup qualifiers

24 Mar 2023

On Friday, Roberto Martinez sealed a commanding victory over Liechtenstein in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers, ushering in a new era for Portuguese football. Portugal regained their international prowess after displaying some of the most fluid play ever witnessed. Joao Cancelo set the flow with a goal quite early in the...

Manchester united exit ‘a bad phase of career’: Christiano Ronaldo

23 Mar 2023

On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo said that his departure from Manchester United after a second tenure at Old Trafford marked the beginning of a "bad phase of his career." The Portuguese international, who is currently participating in two Euro 2024 qualifying matches for his nation, left United in January after being...

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