Travelers heading to or from Portugal on December 11, 2025, should prepare for widespread flight cancellations and significant delays, as a nationwide general strike is expected to severely disrupt operations at all major airports. The warning comes from the SNPVAC cabin-crew union, whose president has cautioned that it will be “very difficult to operate flights” […]
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Travel Alert | General strike to cause major flight disruptions on December 11 – Portugal
Posted on 24 November 2025.
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“Tudo bem?” Portuguese with a little chutzpah – By Merril Silver
Posted on 24 November 2025.
“Tudo bem?” I greeted everyone on a recent trip to Portugal with my husband. “All good?” I was asking, with a smile a mile wide. When I added hello, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening (in Portuguese), I was no longer an American tourist. I felt like a local! The conversation continued (in Portuguese, […]
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Programa Regressar: Applications extended until March 2026 – Portugal
Posted on 23 November 2025.
Applications remain open until March 2026 for Programa Regressar, the Portuguese government initiative designed to support Portuguese nationals who choose to return and reintegrate professionally in mainland Portugal. By extending the application window through 2026, the program continues to encourage permanent return, job creation, and economic reintegration for thousands of Portuguese living abroad. The program […]
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Community | FLAD Summer Program open to students of Azorean descent – Azores
Posted on 21 November 2025.
The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, presided on Thursday, at the Palácio da Conceição, in Ponta Delgada, over the signing of the protocol establishing the FLAD Summer Program – Azores, an initiative created through a partnership between the Regional Government, the University of the Azores, and the Luso-American Development Foundation […]
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Community | Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities visits the East Coast – Portugal
Posted on 20 November 2025.
Portugal’s Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, has begun a week-long official visit to the East Coast of the United States. The visit is designed to reinforce ties with Portuguese-American communities, strengthen collaboration with local institutions, and highlight the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting Portuguese citizens and descendants living abroad. “This visit is […]
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Book | Dead Things and Where to Put Them | By Marina Carreira – Editor’s Note
Posted on 20 November 2025.
Marina Carreira’s Dead Things and Where to Put Them shares the hardships of marriage and motherhood during a pandemic. The exploration of loss within the context of various relationships provides a nuanced look at how grief manifests in everyday life, especially in the face of isolation and uncertainty. Carreira’s third collection highlights moments of strength, […]
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