Q&A: Portugal bail-out
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There was much opposition to the government's planned austerity measures
Portugal is the third member of the eurozone to obtain outside help for its economic problems.
It followed Greece and the Irish Republic, which both needed an international bail-out in the past year.
What help is it receiving?
What has gone wrong in Portugal?
Why does it need bailing out?
Why doesn't Portugal just default on its debt?