27 May 2026
Two young contestants of Azorean descent from the United States, Amanda da Rosa of California and Kelsey D’Andrade Almerico of Washington State, have won the “I Love Azores” competition. The Azores Government initiative was organized by the Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for the Communities, in partnership with SATA/Azores […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, World
25 May 2026
Here is the fourth in a series of volumes by Fernando Pessoa’s celebrated “heteronyms.” Fernando Pessoa did not simply write under pseudonyms―he created a coterie of imagined authors, each with a fully realized biography, distinct temperament, singular style, and governing philosophy. Among them, Ricardo Reis stands as the most poised and classical presence in this […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World
25 May 2026
A Memorial Day ceremony honoring Portuguese and Luso-American veterans takes place Monday. May 25, as members of the state’s large Portuguese-American community gather to pay tribute to those who served in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day observances hold special meaning within Portuguese-American communities, many of which trace their roots to the Azores and […]
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25 May 2026
Today is Azores Day, officially known as Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, being celebrated across the nine islands of the archipelago. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection. The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, together with Luís Garcia, President of the Legislative Assembly, presided over […]
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23 May 2026
The US Department of Homeland Security has introduced a series of new visa and immigration measures in 2025–2026 that are expected to affect tourists, students, temporary workers, and green card applicants, prompting concern among immigrant communities and legal advocates. The new rule, announced Friday, may not be evenly applied to all immigrants. The Department of […]
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07 May 2026
The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]
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