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- Latvia, Lithuania Ratify EUâ??s Lisbon Treaty
Latvia, Lithuania Ratify EU�s Lisbon Treaty (RTTNews) - The lawmakers of the former-Soviet states of Latvia and Lithuania on Friday approved the Lisbon Treaty of the European Union, which is aimed to reform decision-making in the 27-member
- Briefs 2-Scolari says was not in England to talk to Man City
May 9 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world: Soccer - Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said he had not been negotiating with Manchester City about taking over as manager on his recent visit to England. 'I was in England recently, not
- Portugal Country Specific Information
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Portugal is a developed and stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Portugal for additional information. ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: A valid
- EU welcomes ratification of Lisbon Treaty by Latvia, Lithuania
BELGRADE, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The European Union Thursday welcomed the ratification by the parliaments of Latvia and Lithuania of the Lisbon Treaty that will make the bloc's much needed institutional reforms possible. 'Each ratification is an important
- Angola angered by 'ignorant' Geldof
ANGOLA'S government has accused anti-poverty activist Bob Geldof of disrespect and ignorance for saying the southern African nation was run by criminals and served only the rich. The Irish rock star made the comments on Tuesday at a conference in Lisbon.
- Beijing-2008 commemorative coins circulate in Portugal
LISBON, May 8 (Xinhua) -- A total of 487,500 coins of 2.5 euros allusive to Portugal's participation in the Beijing Olympics started circulating on Thursday at Continente supermarket subsidiaries benefiting the National Olympic Mission. The coins, made
- Lawmakers in Latvia and Lithuania approve new EU treaty
RIGA, Latvia: Lawmakers in both Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday approved the European Union treaty meant to streamline decision-making in the expanding bloc. The so-called Lisbon Treaty replaces a more ambitious draft constitution rejected by French and
- Latvia, Lithuania Ratify Lisbon Treaty
The parliaments of Latvia and Lithuania ratified Thursday the Treaty of Lisbon. A total of 70 Latvia MPs voted in favour, three of them stood against and one abstained from voting at the session. In Lithuania, the ratification was backed by 83 parliament
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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the loss of its Brazilian colony in 1822. A 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy; for most of the next six decades repressive governments ran the country. In 1974, a left-wing military coup installed broad democratic reforms. The following year Portugal granted independence to all of its African colonies. Portugal entered the EC in 1985.
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