Portugal

Fado’s Rising Star: Carminho

By The World ⋅ November 22, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments ⋅ Transcript

Fado is the music of Portugal and the center of the scene is the capital – Lisbon. One of the rising stars on the fado scene Portugal’s capital is 27-year-old singer Carminho. Marco Werman tells us more.

Portuguese Jazz Singer Sara Serpa Releases ‘Mobile’

By Adeline Sire ⋅ November 2, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

The World’s Adeline Sire profiles Sara Serpa, a Portuguese jazz singer, who became interested in travel literature soon after her arrival in New York City. Serpa’s new CD is called “Mobile.”

Economic Crisis Spreading to Italy

By The World ⋅ July 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Italian government bonds and stocks fell sharply Monday, continuing a plunge from Friday.

Fadista António Zambujo

By The World ⋅ April 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Fado is a musical style traditionally performed by women. But The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to one an who embraces his role as “male fadisao” somewhat reluctantly and Portugal’s António Zambujo has reasons for that. Download MP3

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Portugal seeks bailout from European Union

By The World ⋅ April 7, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s Gerry Hadden reports on Portugal’s financial troubles. Officials said today that Portugal is seeking a rescue package from the European Union. Download MP3

Diplomatic gaffe at the UN

By The World ⋅ February 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Last week India’s foreign minister made his UN debut with a speech in front of the Security Council. The only problem is, he read the speech of the Portuguese foreign minister. Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Colum Lynch, who covers the UN for the Washington Post and Foreign Affairs. Download MP3
Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna’s wrong speech in United Nations

Europe’s economic angst

By The World ⋅ November 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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There was more unrest in Europe today.From violent student protests in Britain to strikes in Portugal and anger over budget cuts in Ireland, tensions are on the rise.The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.
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Portugal’s soft war on drugs

By The World ⋅ March 9, 2010 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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Ten years ago Portugal decriminalized drug use. We’re not just talking marijuana, but all drugs. From cocaine to heroin. Back then, Portugal had a big – and visible – heroin problem. The idea is to treat drug users as sick people, not criminals. Most feel that decriminalization is working, even though drug use isn’t down. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Lisbon. Download MP3 (Photo of drug rehab artwork: Gerry Hadden)

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Portugal says it’s not Greece

By The World ⋅ February 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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As Greece struggles with its mounting debt, some other struggling European economies are trying to assure investors that they’re not the next Greece. One of those countries is Portugal. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Lisbon.

Portuguese petition

By The World ⋅ September 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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A Portuguese fan of the Lisbon based band Deolinda started a petition. He wants their song to become the country’s new national anthem. It’s a mock petition, but the group’s singer says the song reflects a Portuguese trait. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the petitioning fan and the lead singer.

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Global Hit: Deolinda

By The World ⋅ September 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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A man in Portugal started a petition to turn a song by the Lisbon-based band Deolinda into the country’s new national anthem. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the petition leader — and the band’s lead singer.

Deolinda

By The World ⋅ September 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Ana Bacalhau is lead singer of the group Deolinda. And Joao Torgal is a fan of the group. He’s started an online petition to make Deolinda’s song ‘Movimento Perpetuo Associativo’ the new national anthem of Portugal. Marco Werman talked with them. Download MP3