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Portuguese Voters Cast Ballots In Presidential Elections Across The Country

Portuguese citizens cast their votes in the nationwide presidential elections in Lisbon, Portugal, on January 18, 2026. Polling stations open across Portugal as voters choose a new President in a contest marked by debates over housing, urban planning, migration, and economy. (Photo by Luis Boza/NurPhoto)

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