Portugal is becoming the new Gangster’s Paradise
Posted On: January 12, 2008Posted In: Politics
Last year the Portuguese Governments released a very sketchy Penal Code aimed at improving the conditions in the country’s overcrowded prisons. The solution presented was very simple, let them out. Without further ado 115 criminals awaiting trial behind bars were released, one of which was being charged with sexually abusing and killing a disabled child.
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The new laws, that only ...
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Lisbon treaty – No referendum in Portugal
Posted On: January 9, 2008Posted In: Politics
José Socrates has broken yet another one of his electoral promises by denying the Portuguese the opportunity to conduct a referendum concerning the Lisbon treaty. According to the Prime Minister, the referendum isn’t necessary given that he only promised to consult the Portuguese regarding a European Constitution.
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The decision is fruit of some internal and external pressures by various politicians ...
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Unemployment increases once again
Posted On: January 8, 2008Posted In: Politics
Unemployment rose once again in Portugal to reach 8.2% in December. This came as a total surprise to the Portuguese Prime Minister José Socrates that was more concentrated in closing various maternities around the country while also taking the time to play with the big boys in Brussels.
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It is nice to see that the Prime Minister finally acknowledged that ...
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Yet another baby is born on the way to a maternity
Posted On: January 7, 2008Posted In: Politics
Portuguese are known for their excellent soccer stars and divine wines, but that isn’t all they are known for. Lively people, well experimented in the art of love making, for a Portuguese a quickie here and there is not only recommended, but an vigorous part of their culture. Pleasant nights or days spent practicing their tantric art in the backseat ...
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Portuguese can’t drink coffee and smoke
Posted On: January 2, 2008Posted In: Politics
Portuguese smokers are set for a very frustrating 2008 all because of the new smoke free laws that have been introduced. Smokers once free to smoke anywhere they please now see their freedom greatly diminished in the name of public health.
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This new law was received with a mix of appraisal and indignation by the population but in the end ...
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Corruption in portugal
Posted On: December 18, 2007Posted In: Politics
Every Portuguese citizen knows that corruption in Portugal is unheard of. In the land of honest Politicians professionalism is always regarded as essential and the well being of the population a priority. Unfortunately other European countries envy the Portuguese standards and choose to propagate false statistics in an attempt to discredit the nation’s positive achievements. Contrary to popular believe, the ...
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