Portugal

2024 - 3 - 22

Portugal's Political Shake-Up: New PM, Friendly Win, and Ronaldo's Absence

Chega - Cristiano Ronaldo - Democratic Alliance - Fitch Ratings - Irish travelers - Luis Montenegro - Philipp Keel - Portugal - Roberto Martinez

Portugal is abuzz with a new centre-right prime minister, a crushing victory in a friendly match, and Cristiano Ronaldo's surprising absence. Find out what's making waves in Portugal's latest news!

Portugal is experiencing a political whirlwind with the appointment of Luis Montenegro, leader of the Democratic Alliance, as the new prime minister. This change follows a recent election where the centre-right emerged victorious, despite challenges from surging populist movements. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's decision to invite Montenegro to form a government has sparked both excitement and uncertainty in the country's political landscape.

Adding to the buzz, Portugal's national football team delivered a spectacular performance in a friendly match against Sweden, securing a 5-2 victory. The absence of star player Cristiano Ronaldo raised eyebrows, but the team's stellar display under manager Roberto Martinez left fans cheering for more.

Meanwhile, the spotlight intensifies on Montenegro as he vows to lead a stable government amidst complex challenges. With a delicate balance of power and expectations, the new prime minister faces an uphill battle in steering the country forward. How Montenegro navigates these turbulent waters will undoubtedly shape Portugal's future.

In a surprising turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the friendly match against Sweden captured headlines, raising questions about the team's performance without their iconic captain. While Portugal's victory showcased the squad's depth and talent, Ronaldo's impact on the team remains a topic of intrigue and speculation, adding a layer of mystery to the national team's dynamics.

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Portugal centre-right leader Luis Montenegro invited to form new ... (Aljazeera.com)

Portugal's president has named Luis Montenegro, head of the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), as the country's new prime minister and invited him to ...

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Montenegro in Brussels pledges Portugal will 'catch up' in execution ... (Portugal Resident)

In Brussels this morning, Portugal's prime minister designate Luís Montenegro has had to hit the ground running: the country's execution of its PRR (Plan ...

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Portugal's center-right wins an election but surging populists want a ... (The Associated Press)

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, as head of state, invited Luis Montenegro, head of the Democratic Alliance and Social Democrat leader, to form a government ...

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Portugal Election: People Push Back Against Mass Immigration ... (Federation for American Immigration Reform)

Recent Portuguese elections saw an unprecedented vote share for a newer party called Chega (“Enough!” in Portuguese) advocating for stronger border ...

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Centre-right Luís Montenegro nominated as Portugal's prime minister (Financial Times)

Democratic Alliance leader set to head fragile minority government.

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Portugal's new leader vows stable government but faces tough task (Courthouse News Service)

LISBON, Portugal (AFP) — New Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro vowed "stable" leadership after his appointment Thursday but faces a tough job ruling in ...

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Portugal's center-right leader invited to form government (POLITICO.eu)

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa invited Luís Montenegro, leader of the center-right Democratic Alliance coalition, to form a government ...

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Rampant Portugal thrash Sweden without Ronaldo (FRANCE 24)

Roberto Martinez's Portugal dismantled Sweden 5-2 in a friendly ahead of this summer's European Championships without talisman striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal 5-2 Sweden (Mar 21, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Portugal swept past Sweden 5-2 in a friendly on Thursday as manager Roberto Martinez rested Cristiano Ronaldo and several other key players in the build-up ...

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Portugal vs. Sweden Livestream: How to Watch International ... (CNET)

Portugal begin their preparations for this summer's Euro 2024 tournament with an international friendly on Thursday against a Sweden side looking to impress ...

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Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing in Portugal's international ... (Sportstar)

Portugal captain and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the squad to face Sweden in an international friendly by coach Roberto Martinez.

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Goals galore as Portugal beat Sweden 5-2 in Guimarães (PortuGOAL.net)

Portugal worked their way into the game with Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leão looking dangerous, Leão getting past Emil Holm who did well to recover and block the ...

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Portugal's centre-right wins election despite surging populists ... (Euronews)

Head of the centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition Luis Montenegro led his party to victory, while the left continue to cling onto political sway within ...

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Portugal now on the radar of many Irish citizens (Portugal Resident)

Irish overnight stays in Portugal up 97.8% in 10 years, with number of Irish residents up 416%. Figures from Portugal's national statistics institute (INE) ...

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Portugal: The surprising summer holiday option that could save you ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

An annual holiday-price report has singled out Portugal for a good value break, with France and Italy performing poorly.

Blues Academy in Portugal | Birmingham City Football Club (Birmingham City Football Club)

Blues Under-14s participated in the Algarve Elite Tournament earlier this month. Led by Head Coach, Chris Lathum, the youngsters represented the Football Club ...

Fitch Affirms Portugal at 'A-'; Outlook Stable (Fitch Ratings)

Fitch Ratings-Frankfurt am Main-22 March 2024: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Portugal's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A-' with.

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Artist Philipp Keel exhibits in Portugal for first time (Portugal Resident)

Keel's luminous and colour-intense photographs celebrate the pleasure and strange beauty of random details and objects. Crow, 2010. They are filled with tension ...

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NATO Military Committee visits Allied Command Transformation in ... (NATO HQ)

From 20 to 22 March 2024, at the invitation of General Philippe Lavigne, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, the NATO Military Committee travelled to ...

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