Portugal is to hold an early election

Portugal is to hold an early election in May after minority government’s fall
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal will hold an early general election on May 18, the country’s president announced Thursday, two days after a minority government lost a confidence vote in parliament and stood down.
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