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Calamity: Devastating wildfires rage across Northern and Central Portugal

Portugal is currently battling severe wildfires exacerbated by arid conditions in September. Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro declared the state of calamity, on Tuesday, for the affected areas. The wildfires have caused significant death and destruction, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country. Since the weekend, the blazes have continued to rage, with […]

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Opinion | Immigration: A Benefit or a Concern? – Len Port

According to a study by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Porto, Portugal needs more immigrants to boost economic growth and improve living standards. This influx is deemed essential if the country aims to join the ranks of the wealthiest nations in the European Union by 2033. Reflecting this perspective, the Portuguese government […]

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Book | The Routledge Handbook of Portuguese Phonology | André Zampaulo et al – Editor’s Note

‘The Routledge Handbook of Portuguese Phonology’ provides an up-to-date description of the Portuguese phonological system, including a thorough account of the fundamental concepts, data, and previous explanations, as well as the status quaestionis, directions for future research, and further reading. Divided into five parts with contributions from leading international scholars and rising stars, the book’s […]

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Honor: Maria João Pires recipient of the ‘2024 Praemium Imperiale Award for Music’ – Japan

Renowned Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires was distinguished with the prestigious Japan’s ‘2024 Praemium Imperiale Award for Music’ for her exceptional contributions to classical music. Renowned globally, the piano virtuoso has long been admired for her heartfelt interpretations of composers like Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven. This prestigious award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize […]

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World News | Pope Francis visiting former Portuguese colony of East Timor – Dili

Today, September 9, Pope Francis arrived in the former Portuguese colony of East Timor (Timor-Leste) for a three-day visit. This is the first papal visit to the country in over 30 years. The visit is part of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania, with East Timor being the third stop. Upon arrival in […]

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Book | Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England | Cristiana Bastos et al – Editor’s Note

A century after the publication of the controversial Two Portuguese Communities in New England, Migration and Mill Work brings together analytical research essays, personal testimonies, poems, fiction, photos and drawings on Portuguese and Portuguese-Americans in their predicaments, struggles, encounters and achievements experienced under the pressures of upwards mobility, racialized tensions, politics of assimilation or multiculturalism, and labor and […]

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