Portugal

PHOTOS: Old-Fashioned And New-Fangled Photographs Of Portugal And Spain

Sofia Verzbolovskis and Andrew Seguin | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Photography, Europe, Portugal Travel, Spain Travel, Iberia, Instagram, Slideexpand, Portugal, Europe Travel, Spain, Travel News

We drove west from San Sebastian scaled the mountains of Cantabria then descended through Asturias on the way to the Galician coast. Finally, we hopped a train for Portugal.

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How to Navigate Markets Through the Euro-Zone Turmoil

Gemma Godfrey | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Europe, Banks, Debt, Spain, Euro, China, Portfolio, Dividend, Drachma, Investment, Portugal, Greece, Fsa, Wealth Management, French, Greek Exit, Election, Stocks, M&A, Buying Opportunities, Fund Managers, Allocation, Inflation, Emerging Market, Yield, Business News

As the euro zone crisis intensifies and global markets reflect investor concerns, we ask ourselves, is a Greek exit from the euro on its way? Preparations have already begun to protect shareholder interest.

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Mexico City: High Art in Thin Air

Jaime Rojo & Steven Harrington | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Brooklyn Street Art, Gonzalo Alavarez, Mexico City, USA, Mexico, Spain, Mamutt Arte, Art Beyond Museums, Vhils, Victor Hugo Celaya, Ukraine, Jaime Rojo, Antique Toy Museum Mexico (MUJAM), Street Art Festival, Steven P. Harrington, Germany, Arto, El Mac, Roa, Herakut, Escif, All City Canvas, Interesni Kazki, Belgium, Portugal, Roberto Shimizu, Saner, Sego, Arts News

Capital Soars with Huge New International Street Art Murals An Amazing Week in DF with Interesni Kazki, El Mac, Saner, Sego, Roa, Herakut, Vhils, and...

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Economic Crisis, the "PIGS" and the European "Animal Farm"

Panagiotis Roilos | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, Rene Girard, Greece, Europe Debt Crisis, Pigs, European Economic Crisis, Italy, Spain, Portugal, World News

According to René Girard, in periods of collective crisis the phenomenon of scapegoating flourishes. Today, the notorious "PIGS" (Portugal, Ireland or Italy, Greece, Spain), have become those animalized, "criminal" scapegoats.

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Spain Celebrates Protest With Protests

AP | ALAN CLENDENNING | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, Video, Unemployment, Greece, Pigs, Protests, Ireland, Spain, Ana Pancorvo, Puerta De Sol, Eurasia Group, Portugal, Business News

MADRID — At least 100,000 Spaniards angered by grim economic prospects and the political handling of the international financial crisis turned o...

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Some Pets 'Catch' Yawns From Humans, Study Suggests

| Zuberoa Marcos | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Video, Animal Psychology, Empathy, Animal Cognition, Yawning, Canine, New Research, Psychology, Animals, Portugal, Dogs, Science News

Yawn next to your dog, and she may do the same. Though it seems simple, this contagious behavior is actually quite remarkable: Only a few animals do i...

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Are We Entering an Era of "Brain Circulation"?

Dorian de Wind | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: European Union, Brain Drain, India, Unemployment, Reverse Brain Drain, Portugal, German Economy, Spain, Mexico, World News

The economies in southern Europe, especially the unemployment figures, are not a pretty sight. The unemployment in Spain "just hit a depression-leve...

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Portugal Weathers Economic Troubles With Style

Rick Steves | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: European Union, Lisbon, Rick Steves, Portugal, Travel News

Major projects in Portugal are not just stalled. They are stopped. The TGV-style bullet train from Madrid to Lisbon, the city's new airport and a planned freeway expansion have all been halted.

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Why 2013 Budgets Won't Cut It and the Untapped Treasury in Violence

Michael Shank | Posted 04.02.2012

Politicians need to realize that in the pursuit of available funds, there are untapped dividends available where they may least suspect it. Increasing the peace not only improves quality of life but the economy as well.

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Why the World Bank Needs Jeff Sachs at the Helm

Michael Shank | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Robert Zoellick, United Nations, World Bank, Larry Summers, Asia, Climate Change, Michael Shank, Ban Ki-Moon, George Mason University, Kathmandu, Timothy Geithner, Earth Institute, Portugal, Greece, Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet, National Peace Academy, Italy, Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, Jeffrey Sachs, Institute for Economics and Peace, Africa, Latin America, Income Inequality, European Union, Jeff Sachs, The End of Poverty, Columbia University, Millennium Development Goals, School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Hillary Clinton, Development, Poverty, Spain, Kenya, Jeffrey Sachs World Bank, World News

Given the World Bank's focus on poverty, economics and climate, and given Sachs' wealth of experience in all three, there is no better candidate.

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Downgraded: Moody's Cuts Credit Ratings Of Italy, Portugal And Spain

AP | Posted 02.13.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, Video, Moody's Europe, Moody's Credit Rating, Downgraded Credit Rating, European Union, Spain, Italy, Moody's Downgrades, Portugal, Business News

NEW YORK -- Ratings agency Moody's Investor Service on Monday downgraded its credit ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain, while France, Britain and Au...

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PHOTOS: 14 Wineries Where You Can Stay the Night

BootsnAll | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Wine Travel, Bootsnall, California, Australia, USA, France, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Travel, Napa Valley, South Africa, Canada, Wine Tasting, Hotels, Nova Scotia, Germany, Washington, Wine, Portugal, Hungary, Oregon, Luxury Hotels, Slidepollajax, Travel News

Staying at a wine hotel means everything you need is within a short walk from your room.

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More Than 100,000 People Protest Against Austerity In Portugal

Reuters | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, Eurozone, Video, Portugal Debt, Portugal Protest, Reuters, Eurozone Debt Crisis, Austerity Measures, Portugal, Portuguese Debt Crisis, Austerity, Business News

* Organisers claim 300,000 took part * More protests against bailout austerity on Feb. 29 * EU/IMF inspectors arrive on ...

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PHOTOS: A Traditional Portuguese Obsession Gets A Modern Twist

Olivia Katrandjian | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Europe Travel, Foodie Travel, Codfish, Portugal Travel, Slidepollajax, Food, Portugese Food, Bacalhau, Portugal, Travel Blogs, Travel News

One of the favorites of the Portuguese is "bacalhau a bras," scrambled eggs with shreds of salted codfish and topped with black olives, served with matchstick-sliced fried potatoes, onions and parsley.

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Five Hikes Worth The Cramps In Lisbon

Off Track Planet | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Europe, Hiking, Markets, Lisbon, Travel Tips, Hostels, Bairro Alto, Backpacking, Castelo De Sao Jorge, Feira Da Ladra, Travel, Equity Point, Portugal, Otp, Alfama, Travel News

Covered in steep hills and rickety descents, Lisbon takes some climbing to explore. While most of Europe gives up the goods pretty easily, Lisbon makes you work for its main attractions.

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PHOTOS: 10 Time-Sensitive Trips

Ondine Cohane | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: England, Italy, Cambodia, Slidepollajax, Tanzania, Maldives, Portugal, Myanmar, Japan, Travel Blogs, Travel News

Looking for destinations to head to right now? From newly emerging hubs to hotspots at there zenith, here are my top ten choices.

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WATCH: Meanwhile, In Portugal

Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Meanwhile in Portugal, Video, Weird Videos, Portugal, Huge Tire, Tires, Funny Videos, Huge Tire Bounces Into Lake, Comedy News

Let's say you and your friends are hanging around, bored on the weekend with nothing to do, when you happen upon a giant tire. Better yet, the tire is...

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Portuguese Kitchen Fun in Westchester

Jeanine Barone | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Westchester, Tastings, Portugal, Restaurants, New York City, Slidepollajax, Anthony Goncalves, 42 Restaurant, White Plains-New York, Food News

Chefs get their inspiration from so many sources. And Anthony Goncalves is now taking his inspiration from chefs who hail from the country of his heritage, Portugal.

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PHOTOS: Traveling Through Jose Saramago's Portugal

Olivia Katrandjian | Posted 03.23.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, Pilar Del Rio, Jose and Pilar, Jose Saramago, Portugal Travel, Travel Blogs, Europe, Portugal, Europe Travel, Travel News

Heavy medieval silence drapes over a Portuguese village built in the 15th century on the banks of the River Duoro.

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Greece: Voluntary or Involuntary - Default Is a Given

Asher Edelman | Posted 03.21.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, Germany, Greece Default, Euro, Europe, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Greece Debt Crisis, Business News

The Greek people will resist the effect of either default on Greece's economic future. They will not allow their assets to be pledged or sold to the seemingly stronger nations.

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A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Portugal. The Man & This Is The Now

Jon Chattman | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: So American, This Is the Now, Germany, Portugal. The Man, A-Sides, Occupy Wall Street, A-Sides With Jon Chattman, Occupy, Portugal, Video, Entertainment News

Late last year Portugal. The Man performed the track "So American" acoustically for A-Sides, and John Baldwin Gourley discussed its meaning.

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The S&P and the EU: Timing Is Everything

Adam Levin | Posted 03.16.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, European Debt, U.S. Debt Downgrade, Greece, France, S&P, Standard & Poor's, Spain, Italy, Greek Debt Crisis, Portugal, Business News

In keeping with a tradition firmly established in the 20th century, Europe suffered a late-night bombing raid on Friday evening.

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France To Pursue Budget Reforms Following Downgrade

AP | By ANGELA CHARLTON | Posted 01.14.2012

Read More: Eurozone, France, Eurozone Crisis, Standard & Poor's, France Budget, Cyprus, Nicolas Sarkozy, France Downgrade, European Debt Crisis, Austria, Germany, Francois Fillon, Angela Merkel, Europe, Portugal, French Government, Video, Business News

PARIS -- France's prime minister said Saturday his country will push ahead with cost-cutting measures after its top-tier debt rating was downgraded, a...

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European Retail Feeling The Pain Of Austerity Measures

AP | GABRIELE STEINHAUSER | Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: European Debt Crisis, Eurozone, Video, Unemployment, Bailout, Euro Bonds, Eurostat, Currency Unino, Portugal, Austerity, Business News

BRUSSELS — Retails sales in the 17-nation eurozone dropped in November, official statistics showed Friday, as consumers felt the bite of austeri...

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PHOTOS: The World's Best Places To Sleep In

JustLuxe | Posted 01.03.2012

Read More: Australia, Four-Star Hotels, Southern California, Slidepollajax, San Francisco, Belize, Exotic Vacations, Tanzania, Maldives, Bora Bora, Portugal, Travel Photography, Travel News

These beds are currently occupied by those who played 2011 right. Let us learn from their examples.

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