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Falling tree kills 13 on Portuguese island of Madeira

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Sex is just as important to older women: European court rules

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China and Portuguese-speaking countries hope for closer ties: Li

China and Portuguese-speaking countries will set an example of friendly exchanges between nations, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.

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5 Zika cases confirmed in Portugal

Portuguese authorities confirmed Wednesday five cases of the Zika virus have been diagnosed, according to the National Health Institute Doctor Ricardo Jorge (INSA).

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Portugal's renowned Fado singer wins award for promoting culture abroad

Portugal's renowned Fado Singer Carlos do Carmo won the 2014 Personality of the Year/ Martha de La Cal award on Tuesday for his role in promoting Portuguese culture to the outside world.

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Hundreds of Portuguese protest at Lisbon airport against TAP sale

​Hundreds of Portuguese who oppose the sale of Portuguese flag carrier TAP protested on Saturday at Lisbon airport.

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France's Altice negotiates acquisition of Portugal Telecom

​French cable and telecommunications company Altice is in direct negotiations to buy Portugal Telecom (PT) as the Portuguese group's merger with Brazilian group Oi is faltering, according to Portuguese media reports.

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Lisbon subway hit by 24-hour strike

​The Lisbon subway closed on Thursday for the second time this month as striking workers protest against the sale of the company and the deterioration of working conditions and services.

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Angolan millionaire offers bid for Portugal's Miro art collection

An Angolan millionaire has offered the Portuguese government a proposal to buy the country's Joan Miro art collection for 44 million euros (60 million U.S. dollars).

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Over 70 Syrian refugees seeking asylum in Portugal

A total of 74 Syrians who flew into Portugal from Guinea Bissau with fake passports on Tuesday are seeking asylum in Portugal.

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Sino-Portuguese Forum promotes trade, ties in past decade: minister

Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng said on Tuesday that since its establishment 10 years ago, the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese- speaking Countries has been serving as an important platform to foster economics between the both sides.

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Portugal announces tax reduction measures to spur economic growth

The Portuguese government announced on Thursday tax reduction measures to create more jobs and revive the country's flagging economy.