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US fugitive ‘to stay in Portugal’

BBC News - Europe — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:11:34 +0000

A Lisbon court denies a US request for the extradition of American fugitive George Wright, his lawyer says, on the grounds that he is a Portuguese citizen.

Portugal army protests over cuts

BBC News - Europe — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:38:49 +0000

A rare protest by members of Portugal’s armed forces against proposed pay and benefit cuts is held in Portugal’s capital Lisbon.

Nato set for crucial Lisbon talks

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:11 +0000

Nato members prepare to meet in Portugal for one of the most crucial summits of the alliance’s history - with Afghanistan topping the agenda.

Eta suspect arrested in Portugal

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:51:11 +0000

Portuguese police arrest a suspected Eta Basque militant who was trying to catch a flight from Lisbon to Venezuela.

Portugal’s unpleasant economic medicine

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:55:22 +0000

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford in Lisbon looks at Portugal’s economic problems and strike threats.

Euro MPs call for allowance boost

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:32:23 +0000

Euro MPs want an extra 1,500 euros (£1,313) a month in allowances to cover what they argue is an increased workload under the Lisbon Treaty.

EU Lisbon Treaty comes into force

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:07:29 +0000

The European Union’s Lisbon Treaty comes into force, and the bloc’s new president and foreign affairs chief take office.

Could UK leave EU amicably?

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:37:08 +0000

Could the Lisbon Treaty ease a UK exit from EU?

EU to decide top jobs next week

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:57 +0000

The EU will hold a summit on 19 November to appoint a new president and foreign policy chief - top jobs created by the Lisbon Treaty.

Cautious relief in press on Lisbon

BBC News | Europe | World Edition — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:17:22 +0000

Relief is tempered with continuing doubts as Europe’s press considers the completion of Lisbon Treaty ratification.