25 Nov, LISBON:

Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva has appointed General Secretary of the Socialist Party Antonio Costa as the new prime minister, bringing an end to the country’s political stalemate since the Oct. 4 general election.

Portugal Pm Costa“The president of Portugal, after hearing from the political parties with seats in parliament, has appointed Mr Antonio Costa as prime minister,” said a statement issued by the presidential palace on Tuesday. Xinhua