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Portugal’s Socrates to “fight” in bailout talks

(Reuters) - Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates said on Tuesday he would fight to protect his country in negotiations for a bailout from Europe and the IMF, but denied reports of harsh austerity measures. …   read more»

Portugal for better ties with India

PANAJI: Portugal is looking to boost its trade relations with India and is particularly keen on improving trade ties with its former colony Goa.…   read more»

Portugal Caretaker PM Ahead In Poll Despite Bailout Request

LISBON -(Dow Jones)- The party of Portugal's caretaker Prime Minister Jose Socrates, who requested a bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund weeks ago, is now leading the race in elections to be held June 5, an opinion poll shows. …   read more»

Portugal’s Socrates Meets Opposition Over Bailout Terms

LISBON—Portugal caretaker Prime Minister Jose Socrates met opposition leaders last Wednesday to reach a consensus to negotiate a €80 billion bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, but none of the parties tabled a proposal.…   read more»

Officials arrive in Portugal to prepare €80bn deal

INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund, European Commission and European Central Bank officials arrived in Lisbon on Tuesday as they start preparing an estimated €80bn aid programme for Portugal, the third euro-region nation to request a bailout in a year. …   read more»