16 December 2025
Portuguese physicist Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro, 47, a distinguished professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was fatally shot at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, late on the evening of Monday, December 15. Authorities confirmed that Loureiro, originally from Viseu, Portugal, was found with multiple […]
08 December 2025
Portugal has been selected by the British magazine The Economist as the “Economy of the Year” for 2025, placing the country at the top of a ranking of the world’s 36 richest economies Titled “Which economy did best in 2025?”, the magazine highlighted Portugal’s strong blend of macroeconomic indicators, including solid GDP growth, low inflation, […]
Posted in Featured, Organizations, Portugal, World
06 December 2025
Travelers heading to or from Portugal on December 11, 2025, should brace for widespread flight cancellations and major delays, as a nationwide general strike is set to disrupt operations at all major airports and across public services. The stoppage, called by Portugal’s main trade-union confederations in protest over proposed labor-law reforms, is expected to affect […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World
05 December 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today, December 5, reaffirmed its commitment to reducing undocumented immigration through voluntary departure mechanisms, unveiling the full scope of its “self-deportation” program under Project Homecoming. Under this initiative, undocumented immigrants who choose to depart the United States voluntarily using the CBP Home mobile app will receive a USD$1,000 exit […]
05 December 2025
Seventy years ago, on December 14, 1955, Portugal formally became a member of the United Nations, marking a new chapter in its international engagement. Since then, Portugal has consistently contributed to the defence of peace, human rights, international law and sustainable development within the UN system, becoming a committed, constructive actor on the global stage. […]
Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World
02 December 2025
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has announced its Gulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners, supporting international scholars who wish to conduct research in Portugal in the fields of history, literature, and art history, interested in promoting the global study of Portuguese culture. The scholarship program is open to non-Portuguese nationals residing abroad, designed to […]
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