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Opinion: Portugal Book | Fernando Pessoa and Philosophy | By Bartholomew Ryan et al – Editor’s Note Award: Azores voted ‘Best Adventure Destination in the World’ Naka Nathaniel: A voice from Hawai’i to the world Honor: Portugal is the 7th safest among the most peaceful countries in the world
 

Opinion: Portugal’s important role at the Global Climate Summit (COP28) – by Len Port

Portugal has a very significant presence in the United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP28) being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from November 30 through December 12.  The event opened with an impassioned speech by former Portuguese prime minister and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who warned delegates from the more than 160 nations that […]

Book | Fernando Pessoa and Philosophy | By Bartholomew Ryan et al – Editor’s Note

This pioneering volume explores the extraordinary Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) and his relationship to philosophy. On the one hand, this book reveals Pessoa’s serious knowledge of philosophy and playful philosophical explorations and how he has the gift of synthesizing, appropriating, and subverting complex ideas into his art; and, on the other hand, the chapters […]

Award: Azores voted ‘Best Adventure Destination in the World’ – Dubai

The Azores are the “Best Adventure Destination in the World” according to the 2023 World Travel Awards described as a “true paradise for lovers of exciting and unforgettable experiences.” The World Travel Awards, considered the “Oscars of Tourism”  were announced at a gala ceremony held on December 1st at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel […]

Naka Nathaniel: A voice from Hawai’i to the world – Interview

By Millicent Borges Accardi Meet Naka Nathaniel! A journalist born in Hawai’i with roots in the Azores, who spent much of his career covering invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, North Korea, Paris fashion shows, car shows and the Olympics. He was detained while working in Iran, Sudan, Gaza and China. In fact, he has worked […]

Honor: Portugal is the 7th safest among the most peaceful countries in the world – Global Peace Index

The 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) has placed Portugal as the 7th safest and most peaceful country globally, continuing its ascent in the rankings compared to the 2022 index. Topping the list for the 16th consecutive time is Iceland, which remains the most peaceful country in the world since 2008, with Portugal […]

Opinion: Portugal’s important role at the Global Climate Summit (COP28) – by Len Port

04 December 2023

Portugal has a very significant presence in the United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP28) being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from November 30 through December 12.  The event opened with an impassioned speech by former Portuguese prime minister and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who warned delegates from the more than 160 nations that […]

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Posted in Conferences, Featured, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Book | Fernando Pessoa and Philosophy | By Bartholomew Ryan et al – Editor’s Note

03 December 2023

This pioneering volume explores the extraordinary Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) and his relationship to philosophy. On the one hand, this book reveals Pessoa’s serious knowledge of philosophy and playful philosophical explorations and how he has the gift of synthesizing, appropriating, and subverting complex ideas into his art; and, on the other hand, the chapters […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Portugal, World

Award: Azores voted ‘Best Adventure Destination in the World’ – Dubai

02 December 2023

The Azores are the “Best Adventure Destination in the World” according to the 2023 World Travel Awards described as a “true paradise for lovers of exciting and unforgettable experiences.” The World Travel Awards, considered the “Oscars of Tourism”  were announced at a gala ceremony held on December 1st at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Featured, Portugal, Travel, World

Naka Nathaniel: A voice from Hawai’i to the world – Interview

01 December 2023

By Millicent Borges Accardi Meet Naka Nathaniel! A journalist born in Hawai’i with roots in the Azores, who spent much of his career covering invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, North Korea, Paris fashion shows, car shows and the Olympics. He was detained while working in Iran, Sudan, Gaza and China. In fact, he has worked […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, People, Portugal, World

Honor: Portugal is the 7th safest among the most peaceful countries in the world – Global Peace Index

29 November 2023

The 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) has placed Portugal as the 7th safest and most peaceful country globally, continuing its ascent in the rankings compared to the 2022 index. Topping the list for the 16th consecutive time is Iceland, which remains the most peaceful country in the world since 2008, with Portugal […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, Uncategorized, World

Opinion | Far-right hopes to win the snap election – Portugal

25 November 2023

By Len Port Leaders of European far-right parties gathered in Lisbon at the end of the week to show solidarity with Portugal’s Chega Party that hopes to win the snap election in March next year. Chega’s leader, Andre Ventura, welcomed his counterparts, including France’s Marine Le Pen. The gathering celebrated the surprise gains by Geert […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World