Casa da Madeira, one of the oldest and most respected Portuguese community institutions in Toronto, suffered extensive structural damage following a criminal act that led to an explosion at its premises on 1621 Dupont Street. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, when an individual reportedly entered the building carrying an accelerant […]
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Hate crime | Explosion severely damages Casa da Madeira in Toronto – Canada
Posted on 23 October 2025.
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SATA Airlines | Workers stage labor mobilization over airline’s future – Azores
Posted on 23 October 2025.
SATA Airlines workers and the SATA Group are staging a labor mobilization by calling for an ‘extraordinary plenary’ in Ponta Delgada on Friday. The extraordinary meeting, convened by the SATA Air Açores Workers’ Committee, follows a street demonstration held three weeks ago and reflects the workforce’s growing anxiety over the future of the public airline […]
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National icon | Francisco Pinto Balsemão dies at age 88 – Portugal
Posted on 22 October 2025.
Portugal and the international community are mourning the passing of Francisco Pinto Balsemão, former Prime Minister of Portugal and founder of the Expresso newspaper and Impresa media group, who died on October 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death marks the end of a remarkable career that bridged politics, journalism, and business, leaving […]
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Community | International Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England – UMassD
Posted on 21 October 2025.
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will host an international colloquium titled “Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England: Past, Present, and Future of Portuguese American Studies” on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 in the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room. This two-day event will assess the contributions of the recently published volume Migration […]
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Politics | Controversial bill banning face covering in public approved – Portugal
Posted on 21 October 2025.
Portugal’s Parliament has approved a controversial bill that would ban face coverings in most public spaces, marking a heated moment in the country’s political and social discourse. The measure awaits President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s decision, who may sign it into law, veto it, or refer it to the Constitutional Court for review. The President […]
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PDL26 | Ponta Delgada Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 – Azores
Posted on 20 October 2025.
The city of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, is preparing to take center stage in 2026 as ‘Portuguese Capital of Culture,’ a milestone that celebrates the archipelago’s creativity, resilience, and Atlantic identity — while continuing its greater goal towards becoming the European Capital of Culture 2027. For now, during a signing ceremony held at the […]
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