Portugal to Emulate Ireland in Exit From Bailout Program

Portugal will follow Ireland in exiting its three-year bailout program without seeking a precautionary credit line, after bond yields in peripheral Europe dropped to pre-crisis levels.

Concern in Greece over Angela Merkel's win

There has been a worried response in Greece to the win for German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Sunday's election.

EU spending cuts to hit Portugal's poor

(Reuters) - Spending cuts to European Union food aid programs could leave Portugal's growing ranks of poor with even emptier plates.

Euro Finance Ministers Grant Ireland, Portugal Eased Debt Terms

Euro-area finance ministers agreed to extend maturities on rescue loans to Ireland and Portugal, easing the terms on two recipients of European bailout aid in a show of support for their commitment to austerity.

Portuguese Bonds Rise as Coelho Signals Return to Bond Market

Portuguese 10-year bonds rose for a third week after Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho signaled the nation plans to return to the debt market as it does not want a second rescue program.

Portugal does not seek Greek-style debt deal: Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho

LISBON: Portugal will not seek changes to obtain lower interest rates on its bailout loans as Greece received and is respecting targets laid down by creditors, Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho said on Tuesday.