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Portugal Socialists ahead, but margin thin: polls, Reuters (2009)

The article offers information on recent polls before the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Portugal asks voters - "To build or not to build?", Reuters (2009)

This article identifies and discusses the key issues in the upcoming elections in Portugal.

Preview - Portuguese election points to uncertain future, Reuters (2009)

As the parliamentary election nears, the article discusses the possible outcomes according to the latest polls and surveys.

Portuguese Socialists re-elected, BBC News (2009)

This article provides a summary of the election results.

Portugal: Cavaco Silva set for re-election, The Portugal News (2011)

This article presents the latest opinion poll in Portugal. According to the poll, incumbent President Cavaco Silva is the frontrunner, and there will not be a second round. Mr Silva is supported by 62% of the people interviewed, while his main opponent, Socialist and Left-bloc candidate, Manuel Alegre is backed by almost 40% of the voters.

Portugal set to re-elect president, uphold austerity, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the latest updates from the electoral campaign in Portugal. Center-right and incumbent President Anibal Cavaco Silva appear to be leading the race (61.5%).

Amid economic crisis, Portugal reelects President, RFE/RL (2011)

This article discusses the results of the presidential elections in Portugal. The official results show that Cvaco Silva was re-elected President with 53% of the votes cast, while his main opponent Manuel Alegre received only 20%. The voter turnout was a record low: less than 50%.

Portuguese president wins re-election in landslide victory, Xinhua (2011)

This article discusses the results of the January 23 presidential election in Portugal. Incumbent President Cavaco Silva won the election with 53% of the votes, successfully defeating 5 opponents and avoiding a second round. Silva served as prime minister fro 1985 to 1995.

Presidential election in Portugal, Euronews (2011)

This article discusses the main issues of the January presidential elections in Portugal. The article presents the two main candidates of the election, incumbent president Cavaco Silva and ruling party candidate Manuel Alegre.

Portugal agonises over bailout, The Times Live (2011)

The article discusses the political situation oin Portugal after PM Socrates resigned. The President is considering calling a snap election.

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Portugal president seen calling snap election, Reuters (2011)

The article discusses early elections in Portugal. After PM Socrates resigned, the President is expected to decide today when to hold early parliamentary elections in order to elect the new PM.

Portugal Sets Election to Stem Crisis as Bond Repayments Loom, Bloomberg (2011)

The article states that Portugal will hold snap elections on June 5 according to President Silva. Prime Minister Socrates resigned on March 23 after opposition parties rejected his financial rescue plan.

Main candidates for prime minister in Portugal’s election for a new government, The Washington Post (2011)

The article offers a brief look at the two main PM candidates in the upcoming Portugal election.

Portugal election: Socialists admit defeat, BBC (2011)

The article reports the results of the Portugese national elections, in which the incumbent socialist party was defeated.