He quit shortly after prosecutors announced raids on government buildings as part of an investigation into corruption.
Tag: Portugal
FIFA Will Host 2030 World Cup on Three Continents
Soccer’s biggest event will celebrate its centenary by placing games in South America, Europe and Africa. The decision could pave the way for Saudi Arabia to host in 2034.
A ‘River’ of Wine Flooded the Streets of a Town in Portugal
Two tanks holding nearly 600,000 gallons of wine collapsed at a distillery. No one was hurt in the ensuing flood.
The Search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal Is Over, Police Say
A search of a reservoir in Portugal that came more than 16 years after the British girl went missing resulted in the collection of some material but did not solve the mystery of her disappearance.
Orcas Have Sunk 3 Boats in Southern Europe, Scientists Say
A small group of orcas is ramming into sailboats in waters off the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers say they do not know what is driving the unusual behavior toward boats.
The Madeleine McCann Case: Here’s What We Know
A new search in Portugal has brought the case of the British girl, missing since 2007, back to the headlines.
Madeleine McCann Disappearance: Portugal Searches for Missing Girl
The case of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared while vacationing with her family in Portugal, has drawn international attention for years.
‘If I Stop Now I’ll Have Nothing’: The African Students Who Fled Ukraine
One student, accepted at a Georgian school, had her visa application rejected. Another, 18 months from his medical degree, received a deportation order from Germany. “It just makes you want to stop in the street and scream,” he said.
Panel Finds Decades of Abuse in Catholic Church in Portugal
More than 500 people have come forward to say they were abused by representatives of the church, and a new report says the number of victims may surpass 4,800.
What to Know About Western Tanks Going to Ukraine
Western allies have pledged to send at least 105 tanks, far less than Ukraine says it needs, and it may be months before they join the battle.