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Portugal’s traditional cork industry fights modern challengers in War of the Stoppers

CORUCHE, Portugal — In the centuries-old cork forests of southern Portugal, locals who for generations have harvested the bark that bungs billions of bottles around the world don’t think much of the rival plastic stoppers and metal screwcaps threatening their livelihoods. …   read more»

Portuguese banks pass stress tests, daily says

Lisbon - Portuguese banks have passed the stress tests of the European Banking Authority (EBA), the daily Diario Economico reported Tuesday. …   read more»

Chelsea to appoint Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas

Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas looks set to join Chelsea following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti in May.…   read more»

Portuguese centre-right beats Socialists in vote

LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's centre-right Social Democrats (PSD) scored a convincing win over the Socialists in an election on Sunday, punishing the outgoing government for a 78 billion euro bailout that will bring deep austerity. …   read more»

Portuguese elections set to oust ruling Socialists

Portugal's centre-right opposition looks set to oust the Socialists from power Sunday in an early general election that will decide who will implement a demanding 78-billion-euro bailout deal. …   read more»