Tag: Antonio Costa

  • Portuguese Prime Minister resigns over corruption scandal

    Portuguese Prime Minister resigns over corruption scandal

    Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa on Tuesday abruptly resigned, hours after police raided his residence, government ministries and other properties as part of a major corruption probe. Costa said in a brief televised address that he handed in his resignation to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The Socialist politician said his conscience was clear, but…