Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, Pritzker Prize of 1992, was hired to design a residential tower in Manhattan, New York. Álvaro Siza Vieira will add his name to the a list of famous architects who have left their mark on New York City, such as Frank Lloyd Wright or Frank Gehry. The award winning architect […]
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Honor: Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira represented in Manhattan – NYC
Posted on 23 May 2019.
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Heritage: Azorean Diaspora Council to reinforce political and cultural ties – Azores
Posted on 30 April 2019.
The Government of the Azores has announced the creation of the Conselho da Diáspora Açoriana [Azorean Diaspora Council], an advisory body intended to strengthen the political and cultural ties between the Azorean communities around the world and the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The proposal was submitted to the Regional Legislative Assembly on April 17. […]
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Santa Maria: Portugal Space Agency launched – Azores
Posted on 27 April 2019.
The Azores will host Portugal’s first spaceport and new infrastructure for satellite tracking and monitoring, aimed to launch small satellites by 2021. The construction and operation of the “Portugal Space” project on Santa Maria Island, in the Azores, the youngest space agency in the world, was officially launched with its premises located in Lisbon. The […]
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Book: ‘Behind the Stars, More Stars’ – Interview with Editors
Posted on 25 April 2019.
By Elaine Avila The book Behind the Stars, More Stars: TheTagus/Disquiet Collection of New Luso-American Writing is an essential new collection of contemporary American writers of Lusophone-country descent edited by Christopher Larkosh, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Oona Patrick of the Disquiet International Literary Program in Lisbon. Tagus Press describes their new publication as presenting […]
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Soccer Festival: Annual Portugal Day at Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NYC
Posted on 24 April 2019.
The 2nd Annual Portugal Day will be celebrated at the Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, on April 27, when the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) takes on Orlando City SC. Famed Portuguese soccer players Nani and João Moutinho will play for Orlando. Post-Game Celebration kicks off at 3:00pm with live entertainment, cultural performances, and some […]
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Pete Souza: Former White House photographer presenting his work – Azores
Posted on 20 April 2019.
At the invitation of the Government of the Azores, the former White House photographer, Pete Souza, visits the Azores from April 22 to 28 to present his two latest books Obama: An Intimate Portrait (2017) and Shade: and A Tale of Two Presidents (2018). A native of New Bedford (MA), Pete Souza (born December 31, 1954) has […]
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