Portuguese American Journal

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Book | Global Histories of the Portuguese Revolution | By Luís Trindade (Editor) Portugal | One of the most peaceful countries in the world  MiratecArts | International Short Film Competition Azores | International Expo 2025 Osaka Exhibition FLAD 40th | Hosting Sister Cities Summit in Ponta Delgada
 

Book | Global Histories of the Portuguese Revolution | By Luís Trindade (Editor) – Editor’s Note

The Portuguese revolution marked the closure of the country’s five-centuries of imperial history as well as its 48-year authoritarian period, a dramatic moment of political radicalization and social conflict that took place against the backdrop of rapid social transformation in an increasingly globalised world. This collection goes beyond the limits of national history to locate […]

Portugal | One of the most peaceful countries in the world  – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again reaffirmed its global reputation for safety and stability, securing the 7th position in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The ranking evaluates 163 nations based on 23 indicators across the domains of societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarization. Portugal ranks 5th in […]

MiratecArts | International Short Film Competition – Pico, Azores

MiratecArts has launched an international competition to support short film productions on Pico Island, Azores is open to writers, directors, or producers who are Portuguese citizens living abroad or of Portuguese descent. The award “Prémio Curta Pico” for the Portuguese Communities Around the World, in its second edition, seeks proposals for short films (7–15 minutes) that […]

Azores | International Expo 2025 Osaka Exhibition – Japan

The Vice-President of the Regional Government presided over the opening ceremony of the exhibition “From Namban to Japonisme: the Arts of Japan in Azorean Collections” in Angra do Heroísmo on June 13, as part of the Azores’ participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka. The exhibition presents a historical overview from the first Portuguese-Japanese exchanges in […]

FLAD 40th | Hosting Sister Cities Summit in Ponta Delgada – Azores

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) will host the FLAD Sister Cities Summit from June 25 to 27, 2025, in Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The three-day event will bring together local and national government leaders, including Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, lawmakers, […]

Book | Global Histories of the Portuguese Revolution | By Luís Trindade (Editor) – Editor’s Note

19 June 2025

The Portuguese revolution marked the closure of the country’s five-centuries of imperial history as well as its 48-year authoritarian period, a dramatic moment of political radicalization and social conflict that took place against the backdrop of rapid social transformation in an increasingly globalised world. This collection goes beyond the limits of national history to locate […]

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Portugal | One of the most peaceful countries in the world  – Global Peace Index

18 June 2025

Portugal has once again reaffirmed its global reputation for safety and stability, securing the 7th position in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The ranking evaluates 163 nations based on 23 indicators across the domains of societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarization. Portugal ranks 5th in […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, Portugal, World

MiratecArts | International Short Film Competition – Pico, Azores

18 June 2025

MiratecArts has launched an international competition to support short film productions on Pico Island, Azores is open to writers, directors, or producers who are Portuguese citizens living abroad or of Portuguese descent. The award “Prémio Curta Pico” for the Portuguese Communities Around the World, in its second edition, seeks proposals for short films (7–15 minutes) that […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Azores, Community, Featured, Film, Heritage, Pico, World

Azores | International Expo 2025 Osaka Exhibition – Japan

17 June 2025

The Vice-President of the Regional Government presided over the opening ceremony of the exhibition “From Namban to Japonisme: the Arts of Japan in Azorean Collections” in Angra do Heroísmo on June 13, as part of the Azores’ participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka. The exhibition presents a historical overview from the first Portuguese-Japanese exchanges in […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Terceira, World

FLAD 40th | Hosting Sister Cities Summit in Ponta Delgada – Azores

17 June 2025

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) will host the FLAD Sister Cities Summit from June 25 to 27, 2025, in Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The three-day event will bring together local and national government leaders, including Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, lawmakers, […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, São Miguel, World

United Nations | Azores Recognized as Global Model for Marine Protection – Nice, France

14 June 2025

The Azores were internationally recognized as a global model for marine protection at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held this week in Nice, France. Recognized as a pioneering model in marine conservation, the Azores offer a powerful real-world example of how science-based ocean protection can align with local economic development and global biodiversity […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Uncategorized, World