Hundreds of Portuguese civilian workers employed at the U.S. Air Force’s Lajes Field (Base das Lajes) on Terceira Island, Azores, have gone without pay as a direct consequence of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The situation has created a bilateral diplomatic reaction. According to reports, confirmed by the Government of the Azores, Portuguese employees working […]
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Terceira | U.S. Government shutdown leaves workers at Lajes Air Base without pay – Azores
Posted on 17 October 2025.
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Book | The First Boat | By José Saramago – Editor’s Note
Posted on 16 October 2025.
International award winner! A beautifully illustrated story book for kids 4-8 about the importance of nature and community, from Nobel Prize winner José Saramago. The sea is the universe close to us. Here is the story of a man who lives at the water’s edge, watching the rise and fall of the shoreline. It is […]
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Municipal Elections | Voters resist populism and polarization in favor of democratic resilience – Portugal
Posted on 13 October 2025.
The morning after Portugal’s 2025 municipal elections, a new political map is taking shape across the country, while final certified results from the Ministry of Internal Administration are expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, analysts suggest that Portugal’s strong local democratic culture, rooted in community identity, continues to resist the populist polarization that has reshaped […]
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Summit for Peace | António Costa to represent the EU at Sharm el-Sheikh – Egypy
Posted on 12 October 2025.
António Costa, President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of Portugal, will represent the European Union at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace, taking place on Monday, October 13, in Egypt. The summit, co-hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump, seeks to consolidate international efforts toward ending […]
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World Tour | The music of Carlos Paredes celebrated in the United States – Portugal
Posted on 11 October 2025.
Celebrating the centenary of legendary Portuguese guitarist and composer Carlos Paredes (1925–2004), the “Paredes Experience” World Tour will visit 15 countries over six months, bringing the timeless sound of the Portuguese guitar to audiences around the globe, including the United States. Honoring Paredes’ artistic legacy and his profound influence on Portuguese cultural identity, the U.S. […]
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Azores Airlines | Diaspora fears losing a vital lifeline to their homeland – Azores
Posted on 11 October 2025.
The fate of Azores Airlines, the Azores’ international carrier and the only airline maintaining year-round direct service between the archipelago and North America, has become increasingly uncertain as the company’s privatization process faces new delays and mounting financial strain. The airline, part of the SATA Group, connects the islands to Boston, New York, San Francisco, […]
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