Portugal set to approve first post-bailout budget Portugal's government has adopted its first budget since its May exit from a bailout overseen by the EU, European Central Bank and the IMF. News • 12 Oct 14
Portugal set to approve first post-bailout budget Portugal's government has adopted its first budget since its May exit from a bailout overseen by the EU, European Central Bank and the IMF. News • 12 Oct 14
Portugal to miss deficit target Portugal is set to breach its public deficit target this year after new accounting rules forced it to raise its forecast to 4.8% of economic output, official data have showed. Business • 30 Sep 14
Portugal to miss deficit target Portugal is set to breach its public deficit target this year after new accounting rules forced it to raise its forecast to 4.8% of economic output, official data have showed. Business • 30 Sep 14
Portugal to raise minimum wage by 4% Portugal's government, representatives of labour unions and employers have reached a deal to raise the minimum monthly wage by 4% from next month to €505 after a four-year freeze. Business • 25 Sep 14
Portugal to raise minimum wage by 4% Portugal's government, representatives of labour unions and employers have reached a deal to raise the minimum monthly wage by 4% from next month to €505 after a four-year freeze. Business • 25 Sep 14
Portugal could follow Ireland in repaying IMF Portugal could follow Ireland in paying back early the IMF part of its bailout loans when it sees adequate conditions for such a move, Finance Minister Maria Luis Albuqueque said today. Business • 09 Sep 14
Portugal could follow Ireland in repaying IMF Portugal could follow Ireland in paying back early the IMF part of its bailout loans when it sees adequate conditions for such a move, Finance Minister Maria Luis Albuqueque said today. Business • 09 Sep 14
Portugal avoids recession with Q2 growth Portugal, which exited a multi-billion euro bailout scheme in May, returned to growth in the second quarter, avoiding recession in spite of a banking crisis. Business • 08 Sep 14
Portugal avoids recession with Q2 growth Portugal, which exited a multi-billion euro bailout scheme in May, returned to growth in the second quarter, avoiding recession in spite of a banking crisis. Business • 08 Sep 14
KPMG refuses to approve BES accounts Auditor KPMG has refused to approve bailed-out Banco Espirito Santo's first-half report and accounts, published today. Business • 01 Sep 14
KPMG refuses to approve BES accounts Auditor KPMG has refused to approve bailed-out Banco Espirito Santo's first-half report and accounts, published today. Business • 01 Sep 14
Portugal to hit deficit targets despite ruling Portugal is still expected to cut its budget deficit to 4% of economic output this year, even after the country's top court rejected some austerity measures, Fitch said. Business • 19 Aug 14
Portugal to hit deficit targets despite ruling Portugal is still expected to cut its budget deficit to 4% of economic output this year, even after the country's top court rejected some austerity measures, Fitch said. Business • 19 Aug 14
Portugal's Millennium bank to repay state loans Portugal's largest listed bank Millennium BCP said it was repaying €1.85bn in government loans as planned, easing concerns about the sector following the state rescue of a rival lender. Business • 07 Aug 14
Portugal's Millennium bank to repay state loans Portugal's largest listed bank Millennium BCP said it was repaying €1.85bn in government loans as planned, easing concerns about the sector following the state rescue of a rival lender. Business • 07 Aug 14
Portugal's biggest bank in €4.9bn bailout Portugal's central bank has said it decided to rescue troubled lender Banco Espirito Santo in a €4.9bn recapitalisation to be pumped into the healthy part of the bank that will be separated from its compromised assets. News • 05 Aug 14
Portugal's biggest bank in €4.9bn bailout Portugal's central bank has said it decided to rescue troubled lender Banco Espirito Santo in a €4.9bn recapitalisation to be pumped into the healthy part of the bank that will be separated from its compromised assets. News • 05 Aug 14
Portugal assures markets over financial system Portugal's government and central bank has assured investors that the country's financial system was sound, aiming to quell worry about the spill over effects of trouble at the Espirito Santo business empire. Business • 11 Jul 14
Portugal assures markets over financial system Portugal's government and central bank has assured investors that the country's financial system was sound, aiming to quell worry about the spill over effects of trouble at the Espirito Santo business empire. Business • 11 Jul 14
Portugal raises more than expected in bond sale Portugal successfully raised €975m today with its first benchmark 10-year debt issue since emerging from a bailout programme in May. Business • 11 Jun 14
Portugal raises more than expected in bond sale Portugal successfully raised €975m today with its first benchmark 10-year debt issue since emerging from a bailout programme in May. Business • 11 Jun 14
Madeleine McCann search area sealed off Police in Portugal are searching scrubland in Praia da Luz where Madeleine McCann disappeared seven years ago. News • 02 Jun 14
Madeleine McCann search area sealed off Police in Portugal are searching scrubland in Praia da Luz where Madeleine McCann disappeared seven years ago. News • 02 Jun 14
Portugal economy shrinks ahead of bailout exit Portugal's economy shrank by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2014 for the first time in a year, official data showed today. Business • 15 May 14
Portugal economy shrinks ahead of bailout exit Portugal's economy shrank by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2014 for the first time in a year, official data showed today. Business • 15 May 14
Irish bond rally nears new milestone Irish yields dipped back towards record lows today, holding beneath equivalent UK government bonds Business • 12 May 14
Irish bond rally nears new milestone Irish yields dipped back towards record lows today, holding beneath equivalent UK government bonds Business • 12 May 14
S&P upgrades outlook for Portugal debt rating Standard & Poor's upgraded the outlook for Portugal's creditworthiness today. Business • 09 May 14
S&P upgrades outlook for Portugal debt rating Standard & Poor's upgraded the outlook for Portugal's creditworthiness today. Business • 09 May 14
Excavations planned in Madeleine McCann search A number of sites in Portugal are to be excavated as part of the investigation into the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann. News • 06 May 14
Excavations planned in Madeleine McCann search A number of sites in Portugal are to be excavated as part of the investigation into the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann. News • 06 May 14
Portugal to exit bailout without credit line Portugal has said it will exit its three-year €78-billion bailout this month without a precautionary credit line, as the country returns to growth after years of painful austerity and unpopular reforms. News • 05 May 14
Portugal to exit bailout without credit line Portugal has said it will exit its three-year €78-billion bailout this month without a precautionary credit line, as the country returns to growth after years of painful austerity and unpopular reforms. News • 05 May 14
Portugal easily sells 10-year bond in key auction Portugal easily sold €750m of 10-year debt today in its first bond auction in three years. Business • 23 Apr 14
Portugal easily sells 10-year bond in key auction Portugal easily sold €750m of 10-year debt today in its first bond auction in three years. Business • 23 Apr 14
Fitch upgrades Portugal's outlook to 'positive' Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded its outlook for Portugal to "positive" and maintained the country's credit rating at BB+. Business • 11 Apr 14
Fitch upgrades Portugal's outlook to 'positive' Ratings agency Fitch has upgraded its outlook for Portugal to "positive" and maintained the country's credit rating at BB+. Business • 11 Apr 14
Portugal urged to exit bailout without buffer Portugal's creditors are not only expecting the country to exit its massive bailout on May 17, but urging it to do so without a safety net. Business • 11 Mar 14
Portugal urged to exit bailout without buffer Portugal's creditors are not only expecting the country to exit its massive bailout on May 17, but urging it to do so without a safety net. Business • 11 Mar 14
Ryanair to open new base at Lisbon Ryanair is set to open its third Portuguese base at Lisbon from next April. Business • 23 Jan 14
Ryanair to open new base at Lisbon Ryanair is set to open its third Portuguese base at Lisbon from next April. Business • 23 Jan 14
Portugal passes latest bailout review Portugal's international lenders have approved the country's progress in the latest review of its bailout, pushing it closer to a smooth exit from the lending programme in mid-2014. Business • 17 Dec 13
Portugal passes latest bailout review Portugal's international lenders have approved the country's progress in the latest review of its bailout, pushing it closer to a smooth exit from the lending programme in mid-2014. Business • 17 Dec 13
Portugal confirms 0.2% economic growth in Q3 Portugal's gross domestic product expanded 0.2% in the third quarter - a slower pace than in the preceding three-month period. Business • 09 Dec 13
Portugal confirms 0.2% economic growth in Q3 Portugal's gross domestic product expanded 0.2% in the third quarter - a slower pace than in the preceding three-month period. Business • 09 Dec 13
Timeline changed in Madeleine McCann hunt The accepted version of events surrounding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has "significantly changed", detectives have said. News • 14 Oct 13
Timeline changed in Madeleine McCann hunt The accepted version of events surrounding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has "significantly changed", detectives have said. News • 14 Oct 13
McCanns 'encouraged' by new leads in inquiry Madeleine McCann's parents are "greatly encouraged" by new information about the disappearance of their daughter, they said in a statement. News • 06 Oct 13
McCanns 'encouraged' by new leads in inquiry Madeleine McCann's parents are "greatly encouraged" by new information about the disappearance of their daughter, they said in a statement. News • 06 Oct 13
