Portuguese writer and journalist Maria Teresa Horta, 87, was listed by the British public broadcaster BBC, as one of the “100 most influential and inspiring women in the world.” A prominent feminist and award-winning author, the honoree list includes distinguished artists, activists, lawyers and scientists. The recognition, which underlines her lifelong dedication to literature, culture, […]
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Honor | Maria Teresa Horta named one of the 100 most influential women in the world – London, UK
Posted on 05 December 2024.
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World News | António Costa takes office as President of the European Council – Brussels
Posted on 01 December 2024.
On December 1, António Costa, the former Prime Minister of Portugal (2015 – 2023), assumed office as President of the European Council, becoming the first Portuguese leader to hold the position. Concurrently, Ursula von der Leyen’s term as President of the European Commission was extended. To mark the start of his tenure, Costa traveled to […]
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Opinion | The 10th UNAOC Global Forum for Global Peace | Len Port
Posted on 30 November 2024.
By Len Port At a time of intense warfare worldwide, Portugal hosted the 10th UNAOC Global Forum, an international conference organized by the United Nations to promote global peace. Renowned as one of the most peaceful countries on the planet, Portugal was an appropriate venue. The 10th UNAOC Global Forum, held this week in Cascais, […]
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Community | Online training for diaspora folklore groups – Azores
Posted on 29 November 2024.
The Regional Government of the Azores is organizing a free online training workshop for Azorean folklore groups based in South and North America to be held on December 14th at 5:00 pm Azores time. This initiative, offered through the Regional Directorate for Communities, aims to provide a platform for sharing and updating knowledge about Azorean […]
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Book | Fernando Pessoa | By Bartholomew Ryan| Editor’s Note
Posted on 23 November 2024.
As a young man Fernando Pessoa aspired to, as he put it, “be plural like the universe.” He would fulfill this desire by inventing over one hundred fictional alter-egos which he called heteronyms. Beginning with Pessoa’s early days in Portugal, this philosophical biography explores this modernist pioneer’s life, work, and imaginative universe. Bartholomew Ryan offers […]
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Opinion | Portugal offers ambitious goals at the UN COP29 | Len Port
Posted on 22 November 2024.
By Len Port Portugal has been contributing positively in its own way to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024. Unfortunately, the conference, which concludes Friday, has been mired in controversy and has failed so far in reaching essential international cooperation. Portugal came to the […]
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