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Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa, IPA: [liʒ'boɐ]) is the capital and largest city of Portugal. It is the seat of the district of Lisbon and capital of Região Lisboa (Lisbon Region). Lisbon municipality has a population of 564,477, and the Lisbon Metropolitan Area in total has around 2,800,000 inhabitants, the largest urban aglomeration of Portugal. Lisbon Region is the wealthiest region in Portugal and it is well above the European Union's per capita GDP average.

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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso (R) give a joint press conference after their working session on March 17, 2010 at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The Greek Prime Minister refused to rule out an appeal for aid to the IMF, if European backing is insufficient to resolve its debt crisis.'If we realise that we indeed will be borrowing at extremely high rates. .. there are other options,' Papandreou told reporters in Brussels after talks with the head of the European Commission, which is supervising deficit reduction measures. European diplomatic sources have said Greece was seeking 20-25 billion euros through eurozone aid. European Commission
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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) applauds the supporters at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals. Atletico Madrid
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Venezuela's Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros speaks during a joint press conference with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (unseen) at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuela's Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros speaks during a joint press conference with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (unseen) at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuelas Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) and his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) speak during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuelas Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) and his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) speak during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuela´s Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) shake hands with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuela´s Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) shake hands with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) applauds the supporters at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) applauds the supporters at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) tussles with Sporting's forward Carlos Saleiro (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) tussles with Sporting's forward Carlos Saleiro (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) competes with Sporting's midfielder Joao Moutinho (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) competes with Sporting's midfielder Joao Moutinho (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi (L) competes with Sporting's forward Liedson Muniz (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi (L) competes with Sporting's forward Liedson Muniz (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) and teammates applaud the supporters at the end of their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico win on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) and teammates applaud the supporters at the end of their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico win on away goals.

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Sporting Lisbon's midfielder Miguel Veloso (C) reacts during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Sporting Lisbon's midfielder Miguel Veloso (C) reacts during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's coach Quique Flores celebrates at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's coach Quique Flores celebrates at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) celebrates after scoring against Sporting during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) celebrates after scoring against Sporting during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) is applauded by a teammate during their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) is applauded by a teammate during their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's coach Quique Flores (L) hugs Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Simao Sabrosa (R) at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's coach Quique Flores (L) hugs Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Simao Sabrosa (R) at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) kicks the ball near Sporting Lisbon's midfielder Joao Moutinho during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) kicks the ball near Sporting Lisbon's midfielder Joao Moutinho during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (C) and teamates applaud the supporters at the end of their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (C) and teamates applaud the supporters at the end of their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's coach Quique Flores (L) hugs Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Simao Sabrosa (R) at the end their Europa League qualifying footbal match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's coach Quique Flores (L) hugs Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Simao Sabrosa (R) at the end their Europa League qualifying footbal match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (C) and teamates applaud the supporters at the end of their Europa League qualifying footbal match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (C) and teamates applaud the supporters at the end of their Europa League qualifying footbal match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) celebrates after scoring against Sporting during their Europa League qualifying footbal match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) celebrates after scoring against Sporting during their Europa League qualifying footbal match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) reacts near Sporting's midfielder Joao Moutinho during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. Final result was 2-2 and Atletico Madrid advances to the next stage.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (L) reacts near Sporting's midfielder Joao Moutinho during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. Final result was 2-2 and Atletico Madrid advances to the next stage.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) vies with Sporting's midfielder Joao Moutinho (L) during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. Final result was 2-2 and Atletico Madrid advances to the next stage.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) vies with Sporting's midfielder Joao Moutinho (L) during their Europa League qualifying football match against Atletico Madrid at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. Final result was 2-2 and Atletico Madrid advances to the next stage.

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Venezuelas Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) and his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) speak during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuelas Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) and his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) speak during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuela´s Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) shake hands with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Venezuela´s Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro Moros (L) shake hands with his Portuguese counterpart Luis Amado (R) during a joint press conference at Necessidades palace in Lisbon on March 19, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) applauds the supporters at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's Argentinian forward Sergio 'Kun' Aguero (R) applauds the supporters at the end their Europa League qualifying football match against Sporting Lisbon at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010. The game ended with a 2-2 on aggregate - Atletico winning on away goals.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) tussles with Sporting's forward Carlos Saleiro (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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Atletico Madrid's captain Antonio Lopez (L) tussles with Sporting's forward Carlos Saleiro (R) during their Europa League qualifying football match at Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 18, 2010.

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