Hackers hit Universal Music's Portugal site
Hackers struck anew over the weekend, attacking the website of Universal Music in Portugal and dumping the contents of its database online.more
Portuguese Fine Art Photographer Irina Quintela Exhibits At Parallax Art Fair 2012
Irina Quintela, Portuguese fine art photographer, will exhibit at Parallax Art Fair 2012, from 16th to 18th February at Chelsea Old Town Hall (Chelsea, London, UK), after an invitation from the curator of the event Dr. Chris Barlow. Lisbon (I-Newswire)more
14th international ACM SIGPLAN symposium on principles and practice of declarative programming (PPDP 2012)
CFP: PPDP 2012 in Leuven, Belgium ===================================================================== Call for papers 14th International ACM SIGPLAN Symposium on Principles and Practice of Declarative Programming PPDP 2012 Special Issue of Science ofmore
Portugal under pressure, but default unlikely
Portugal has come under heavy pressure in the bond market this week as investors fear the nation could be the next domino to fall in the eurozone debt crisis. On Thursday, the yield on 10-year government bonds spiked above 15%, the highest level sincemore
Tourism In Portugal: Different Portuguese Tourism Activities For This Summer Posted By: Tourism Portugal
Portugal is unique in terms of landscapes, climate and culture. Tourism in Portugal is promising for all kind of touristic activities. Other than the diversity, Portuguese tourism is considered as one of the affordable touristic destination in Europe. Ifmore
The Report That Will Blow Up The Eurozone
No, I?m not talking about the fact that Germany and Holland want to take over as the de facto government in Greece, as Noah Barkin writes for Reuters (that they want to do it through Brussels is a mere technicality). Germany wants Greece to give upmore
Investors cue up Portugal as the next Greece for eurozone
Investors are betting that after cap-in-hand Greece comes Portugal, selling off its stocks and bonds in the belief that the eurozone laggard cannot avoid a default without a second bailout. While borrowing costs have fallen for debt-ridden Spain andmore
TONY HETHERINGTON: This 'Acropolis' is even shakier than Greece's economy
T.H.writes: I am sending you an email I received from a company called Acropolis SGPS offering shares in a Madeira hotel project called Pearl Island. The gentleman who sent the email, Aston Craig, previously contacted me from Morgan Forbes, which youmore
Global markets week ahead: Investor optimism ruled by euro debt
LONDON: The long and winding process of reforming the European Union takes another step on Monday when the region?s leaders gather for their first 2012 summit with investors desperate for a show of unity on tackling the region?s debt crisis.more
Five Brits face trial over Algarve torture of Scottish dad
FIVE Britons accused of torturing a dad of two for 13 days have been told they will be tried for attempted murder, kidnap and rape.more
This Week in Corporate Finance (01/27/12)
The Fed?s announcement that interest rates will remain in the ultra-low range of zero-to-25bps until late 2014, was by far and away the most significant news of the week. The announcement was a bit of a surprise to the market because it was only lastmore
Frank Sinatra called first modern pop superstar who still matters to fans worldwide
He was nicknamed the chairman of the board by his friends and fans because Frank Sinatra was musical sophistication personified; there?s never been a singer like him. The great English composer of musical theater, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, is not easilymore
Portugal next to buckle under borrowing costs? (FEP, EMFN)
Sharply rising bond market prices this week are implying a near-70% probability of default for Portugal on a five-year time horizon. The yield on 10-year Portuguese government bonds rose above 15% yesterday, the highest level since the euro launched inmore
St. Bridget: The guiding light of students: Feast and School Day on February 1
St. Bridget: The guiding light of students: By Rear Admiral Shamal FERNANDO Saint Bridget ranks as one of the most remarkable Irishwomen of the fifth century. She is known for her extraordinary spirituality, boundless charity and compassion for those inmore
Investors cue up Portugal as the next Greece
Investors are betting that after cap-in-hand Greece comes Portugal, selling off its stocks and bonds in the belief that the euro zone laggard cannot avoid a default without a second bailout.more
Journey into the ?Mysteries of Lisbon? on Blu-ray and DVD
Get the latest Blu-ray/DVD reviews and info for upcoming titles. And, well sprinkle in some hot HDTV news. MYSTERIES OF LISBON Blu-ray widescreen and DVD widescreen, 2010, unrated Best extra: Interview with director Ral Ruiz THE BEST WAY to prepare formore
Labour law important for growth
António Saraiva, President of the CIP (Portuguese Confederation of Industry). Photo: CHRIS GRAEME António Saraiva, President of the Portuguese Confederation of Industry (CIP), who signed the new tri-party labour agreement with unions this month,more
At the races!
The International Autodrome of the Algarve (AIA), also known as the Portimão Motor Park, has unveiled its programme for 2012. Racing fans can look forward to an exciting schedule of nine top class competitive weekends beginning with the SBK Portugalmore
5th annual vintage snowmobile race in Lisbon, NH
LISBON, N.H.The fifth annual Vintage Snowmobile Race held in Lisbon, N.H., is taking off.Pre-1974 snowmobile are racing Saturday near Route 302.The event is sponsored by the Lisbon Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club.Races include Super Stock, Youth, 50-plus,more
PORTUGAL: Going Underground in Hard Times
(IPS) - The underground economy in Portugal is booming thanks to the steep increases in taxation and prices demanded by a "troika" of international creditors to address the country's economic crisis. In May 2011, the International Monetary Fund (IMF),more
5th annual vintage snowmobile race in Lisbon, NH
The fifth annual Vintage Snowmobile Race held in Lisbon, N.H., is taking off. Pre-1974 snowmobile are racing Saturday near Route 302. The event is sponsored by the Lisbon Stump Jumpers Snowmobile Club. Races include Super Stock, Youth, 50-plus, co-edmore
Going Underground in Hard Times
(IPS) - The underground economy in Portugal is booming thanks to the steep increases in taxation and prices demanded by a "troika" of international creditors to address the country's economic crisis. In May 2011, the International Monetary Fund (IMF),more
Clinical experience suggests that modafinil is an effective and safe treatment for paediatric narcolepsy
© 2012 European Sleep Research Society Issue Journal of Sleep Research Additional Information How to Cite Lecendreux, M., Bruni, O., Franco, P., Gringras, P., Konofal, E., Nevsimalova, S., Paiva, T., Partinen, M., Peeters, E., Peraita-Adrados, R.,more
Angola seeks to shake up, grow Portugal BCP bank-report
2:54pm GMT LISBON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Angola's state-controlled oil company Sonangol -- the largest single shareholder in Portugal's Millennium bcp -- wants the bank to gain global scale in a restructuring that involves a management shakeup, Expressomore
Angola seeks to shake up, grow Portugal BCP bank-report
LISBON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Angola's state-controlled oil company Sonangol -- the largest single shareholder in Portugal's Millennium bcp -- wants the bank to gain global scale in a restructuring that involves a management shakeup, Expresso weekly said onmore
Angola seeks to shake up, grow Portugal BCP bank-report
The lender -- Portugal's largest by assets -- is hampered at home by the country's debt crisis and deep austerity imposed by a 78-billion-euro bailout. It needs to find fresh capital in the next few months to comply with new European rules, with cashmore
Angola seeks to shake up, grow Portugal BCP bank-report
9:54am EST LISBON Jan 28 (Reuters) - Angola's state-controlled oil company Sonangol -- the largest single shareholder in Portugal's Millennium bcp -- wants the bank to gain global scale in a restructuring that involves a management shakeup, Expressomore
30312-2012: P-Lisbon: communication land-line rental
Contract award notice Services Directive 2004/18/EC Section I: Contracting authority I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s) Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, SA Avenida Marechal Gomes da Costa, 37 For the attention of: Pedro Reis 1849-030 Lisboamore
Portugal Default Swaps at Record as Greece Spurs Loss Concern
8:33 AM EST By Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Portuguese credit-default swaps rose to a record amid concern the government may seek to copy a proposed Greek deal for private investors to take losses on their bondholdings. Credit-default swaps insuring $10more