Portugal's governing Socialist Party has been re-elected, but has lost its overall majority.
Final results from Sunday's general election gave PM Jose Socrates 36% of the vote, seven points ahead of the centre-right Social Democrats.
The election campaign was dominated by disagreements over how to deal with Portugal's economic crisis.
Mr Socrates promised large-scale public works while Social Democrats advocated moves to boost private investment.
After the results were announced, the prime minister told cheering supporters in Lisbon: "The Socialist Party has achieved an extraordinary electoral victory tonight."
But correspondents say if Mr Socrates faces hard choices about whether to try to form a coalition or rule with a minority government.
Thanks to:news.bbc.co.uk
