Portugal Starts Election Countdown Amid Corruption Scandal.

Portugal is preparing for a snap election after Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned amid a corruption investigation. The ruling Socialists have yet to name a successor, while the center-right opposition party PSD is led by Luis Montenegro. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa announced that the election will take place on March 10. The corruption probe is related to lithium exploration concessions, hydrogen production, and a data-center project. The opposition parties will aim to capitalize on the government's troubles, while the Socialists will try to maintain their support. [Extracted from the article]