Portuguese officials supported mestiço candidates, but the Goans voted for their own.

Portuguese officials say they are making headway in the battle against the gangs.

Portuguese officials are keenly aware of their checkered legacy.

Portuguese officials have reported seeing four new oil slicks where the bow of the ship sank.

Portuguese officials were marshaling all the resources they could to battle the fires, which they said late today were beginning to be contained.

French and Portuguese officials made much more positive comments.

He was elected by a group of governors, usually the heads of important families and occasionally including Portuguese officials.

Portuguese officials delayed the sailing time until they had searched the liner from top to bottom.

Portuguese officials and Western diplomats feel the country has taken quiet but significant steps to improve relations with its former colonies.

Portuguese officials deny any corruption, but concede that the funds could have been better spent.