Agencies Lisbon, Sept 2: Portugal's Sports Institute has suspended national soccer coach Carlos Queiroz for six months after ruling that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
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Posted by admin 17 hours ago (http://www.centralchronicle.com)After 6 years, Portugal's biggest child sex abuse trial draws to a close
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A child sex abuse trial that has lasted nearly six years is drawing to a close after producing chilling testimony from dozens of alleged victims and shaking public trust in Portugal's institutions.
Portugal without Ronaldo, coach for Euro opener
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Portugal will open its qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championship on Friday without injured captain Cristiano Ronaldo and without suspended coach Carlos Queiroz. Also missing for the Group H match against Cyprus is midfielder Deco, winger Simao Sabrosa and defender Paulo Ferreira -- three of Portugal's most capped players who have all retired from international football since the...
Portugal Bond Auction Sees Strong Demand
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Portugal had good demand at its bond auction Wednesday, despite the new widening of sovereign spreads and the downgrade of Ireland in the morning.
Portugal granted licenses for 162.3 megawatts of wind energy in January through June, the lowest first-half total since 2002, Jornal de Negocios said, citing figures from the governments Energy and Geology Office.
Nordex Wins New Orders for 40 Wind-Turbine Units From China, Portugal
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Nordex SE received orders from Chinas Ningxia Electric Power for 30 turbines with 1.5- and 2.5-megawatt capacity and from the Windway joint venture in Portugal for another 10 units, the Norderstedt, Germany-based manufacturer said today in a statement.
PORTIMAO, Portugal (AP) A 14-year-old Dutch sailor departed in secrecy from Portugal Saturday on her quest to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, avoiding the media because her manager said she didn't want the attention.
Portugal Telecom Seeks to Lock In Oi Veto Rights, Diario Economico Says
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Portugal Telecom SGPS SA plans to ensure it has veto rights over key decisions in Tele Norte Leste Participacoes SA, or Oi, Diario Economico said, citing a report in Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico.
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