Portugal is facing suspension from the Schengen Zone. Here's what you need to know if you have a trip plannedTravelers eyeing Portugal must be aware of the EU's pressure on the country to implement a new border control system by July 2024, or face ...
15 May, 2024, 11.53 AM IST
Portugal is modernising its visa application platform to increase appointmentsPortugal is updating its online visa application process to address limited applications and long waiting periods. The changes aim to make ...
30 Jun, 2023, 03.29 PM IST
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine's wartime tech innovationCloud technology offers resilience and security for Ukraine operations, Microsoft President Brad Smith said, after Russia targeted Ukrainia...
03 Nov, 2022, 06.47 PM IST
Portugal government battles for survivalPortugal's leaders scrambled to save their coalition Thursday after being torpedoed by top resignations over the austerity policies squeezi...
04 Jul, 2013, 07.53 PM IST
Euro group releases first bailout installment for CyprusThe euro group has signed off the first installment of the $13 billion financial bailout package for debt-stricken Cyprus.
14 May, 2013, 02.24 PM IST
- An economic ailment is not confined to any one country
With Greece repeatedly figuring in the news as the EU's primary economic cause for concern, the world markets are roiled by uncertainty
09 Nov, 2011, 05.42 AM IST
- Europe split over debt crisis fund
A divided Europe wrestled Wednesday over how to tackle a debt drama threatening to take down Portugal as Germany and France rejected a plea...
12 Jan, 2011, 11.36 PM IST
- Euro rises on China news, but trims gains on Portugal fears
"The euro was at the heart of the action, with two events defining its price action," said currency strategist Elsa Lignos at RBC Capital M...
21 Dec, 2010, 05.22 PM IST
- Spanish banks face $111-b funding hurdle in ’11
Spain's banks may struggle to refinance $111bn in debt next year as costs surge on concern continental Europe’s 4th-biggest economy may nee...
01 Dec, 2010, 05.41 AM IST
- Euro slumps to two-month low on Ireland rescue, Korea fears
The euro hit a new two-month low on Monday and equities struggled, as Ireland's bailout failed to ease eurozone debt concerns.
29 Nov, 2010, 06.46 PM IST
- China denies report it is reviewing eurozone debt
The agency that manages China's $2.5 trillion foreign reserves denied a news report Thursday that it is reviewing its holdings of eurozone ...
27 May, 2010, 03.15 PM IST
European banks caught in a sovereign debt trapThe rate banks say they charge each other for three-month loans in dollars rose to a nine-month high.
19 May, 2010, 03.00 AM IST
- PIGS don't fly!
Why rating downgrades will not have a long-lasting effect on global economy.
29 Apr, 2010, 06.15 AM IST
- Dollar climbs to 10-month high against the euro
The dollar climbed to a ten-month high against the euro Wednesday amid mounting concerns that the International Monetary Fund will play a p...
25 Mar, 2010, 03.37 AM IST
- Google News, EPA members in partnership agreement
Internet search giant Google announced Tuesday it had reached agreement to host news stories and photos from eight members of the European ...
18 Mar, 2009, 03.42 AM IST
- Kraft to buy UK cookie maker's Portugal, Spain units
Kraft Foods on Monday said it would buy the Spanish and Portuguese operations of British cookie maker United Biscuits, moving into faster-g...
11 Jul, 2006, 12.45 AM IST
- Kraft to buy UK cookie maker’s Portugal, Spain units
Kraft Foods on Monday said it would buy the Spanish and Portuguese operations of British cookie maker United Biscuits, moving into faster-g...
11 Jul, 2006, 12.44 AM IST