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Spain and Portugal launch official bid for 2030 World Cup
FIFA plans to select the 2030 World Cup host in 2024.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cristiano Ronaldo to donate lifesaving equipment to Portuguese hospitals treating COVID-19 patients
The two will donate equipment for two wards at Lisbon’s Santa Maria hospital, providing the wards with 10 beds each, ventilators, heart monitors, infusion pumps and syringes, the hospital said in a statement.

Portugal's prime minister Antonio Costa defends Cristiano Ronaldo amid rape accusation
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has spoken out in defense of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been embroiled in a rape accusation.

Narendra Modi's three-nation tour: Full text of what PM said on India-Portugal ties
Modi and his Portuguese counterpart, Prime Minister Antonio Costa, released a press statement in Lisbon. Following is the full text of Modi's statement

Narendra Modi in Portugal: New Delhi, Lisbon agree on €4 mn fund to boost science and technology research
India and Portugal announced a 4 million euro joint fund to bolster research in science and technology as Narendra Modi held in-depth talks with Antonio Costa on cooperation in areas like counter-terrorism, space, climate studies and start-ups.

Narendra Modi presents OCI card to Portugal's Indian-origin prime minister Antonio Costa
Lisbon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Overseas Citizen of India card to his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa and described him as the best of the Indian diaspora across the world.

Narendra Modi in Portugal: PM surprised with Gujarati lunch by counterpart Antonio Costa
Antonio Costa sprang a surprise for Modi when he hosted a special Gujarati vegetarian lunch for him that included dishes like aakhu shaak and mango shrikhand

Narendra Modi's three-nation tour: PM arrives in Portugal, holds talks to boost bilateral ties
Lisbon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on the first leg of his three-nation tour during which he will hold talks with his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa to boost bilateral ties.

Narendra Modi embarks on three-nation tour of Portugal, US and Netherlands
PM Narendra Modi embarked on a tour of Portugal, the US and the Netherlands during which he will hold talks with the top leadership of those countries.

Portugal fire: UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres 'shocked and horrified' as death toll rises to 62
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to the Portuguese government and people after wildfires have claimed many lives.

Portugal forest fire kills at least 24, injures 20, death toll likely to rise
A huge forest fire in central Portugal killed at least 24 people and injured 20 others, most of them burning to death in their cars

Leo Varadkar set to become next Irish PM; Maharashtra village celebrates his Indian roots
As soon as the news broke that Leo Varadkar is set to become the next prime minister of Ireland, residents of Varad in Maharashtra, his ancestral village, started celebrating

PM Narendra Modi gifted signed Cristiano Ronaldo jersey by Portuguese PM Costa
A signed jersey of Portugal's famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa.

India, Portugal sign defence and six other pacts to boost ties, take a dig at China
The other MoUs signed provided for cooperation in areas of information technology and electronics, agricultural trade including market access for agricultural products, deeper engagement in renewable energy and marine research.

India, Portugal sign MoU on defence cooperation; also ink six other pacts
India and Portugal inked seven pacts to expand bilateral engagement in a wide range of areas including defence and security, IT and renewable energy

Portuguese PM Antonio Costa to arrive in Goa on 11-12 January; will visit ancestral house
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa will be arriving in Goa on 11 January on a two-day trip during which he will visit his ancestral house and attend a host of events in the coastal State.

Big day for 'Babush': Goans cheer as Antonio Costa, Portugal's new PM, has roots in coastal state
Kin and supporters of the left-leaning politician, who won Portuguese hearts after he transformed the fortunes of Mouraria, cannot contain their joy

Portugal's PM candidate Antonio Costa has a Goan link
Socialist Antonio Costa, the top contender in Portugal's prime ministerial race and known as Lisbon's Gandhi, has a Goa connection.