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Portugal holds its 3rd general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability

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Portugal holds its 3rd general election in 3 years but the vote might not restore stability.

Hopes that the ballot might end the worst spell of political instability in decades could be dashed.

Polls suggest the election is poised to deliver yet another minority government, leaving the Portuguese back where they started.

Corruption scandals have dogged Portuguese politics in recent years .

The average monthly salary last year was around 1,200 euros ($ 1,340 ) before tax, according to the statistics agency. The government-set minimum wage this year is 870 euros ($ 974 ) a month before tax. ___ Helena Alves in Lisbon contributed..

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