Suspicion of corruption: Portugal’s head of government unexpectedly submits his resignation

Suspicion of corruption
Portugal’s head of government unexpectedly submits his resignation

Wants to resign as Prime Minister of Portugal: Antonio Costa. photo

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Resignation in Lisbon: Portugal’s Prime Minister Antonio Costa wants to resign from his office – because of a judicial investigation into allegations of corruption in his government.

The Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa surprisingly has his Resignation submitted. In a short statement, he justified his move with judicial investigations into suspected corruption in his government.

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