Portugals News

After Tumult, Debt Worries Ease in Europe Two months ago, Europe?s debt problems seemed grave enough to imperil the global economic recovery. Now, some investors are treating it as the crisis that wasn?t.

Telefónica Withdraws Bid for Brazilian Joint Venture Telefónica of Spain withdrew a $9.24 billion bid to take full control of its Brazilian wireless joint venture with Portugal Telecom after the Portuguese government vetoed the deal.

Portugal Turns to Angola to Grow With oil and diamonds, Angola is one of the strongest economies in sub-Saharan Africa, and is attracting Portuguese to set up shop there.

In a Flash, Portugal?s Splendid Goalkeeping Is for Naught In the battle of the Iberian Peninsula, David Villa?s goal sent Spain to the quarterfinals in Tuesday?s win over Portugal.

Portugal?s Fans in Spain Enjoy Friendly Rivalry Two countries with increasingly close links squared off in a friendly but spirited contest in the second round of the World Cup.

Iberian Telecommunications Companies Tussle Over Dynamic Brazil Telefónica of Spain and Portugal Telecom are battling for control of their Brazilian wireless joint venture, and the result could determine which company realizes its global ambitions.

Brazil and Portugal Tie in Cautious Game The teams both advanced to the knockout round, and seemed to hold back for the more important matches to come.

Portugal Pours It On in Second Half Six players scored for Portugal, which will play Brazil, the group leader, on Friday.