Little Portugal is a small, staple community in New Jersey where generations of Portuguese families celebrate the tastes and flavors of their culture. Having grown up there, Chef Lauren Covas has created this collection of recipes to capture the essence of her hometown and share the magic of that neighborhood with cooks everywhere. Blending her […]
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Book | Little Portugal: Bold and Flavorful Portuguese Cooking | By Lauren Covas – Editor’s Note
Posted on 12 July 2025.
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Technology | Google Advanced Submarine Cable Landing on São Miguel – Azores
Posted on 12 July 2025.
The Regional Government of the Azores has welcomed the latest announcement from Google regarding the construction of its Sol submarine cable system, which will include a landing point on São Miguel Island. The Sol cable, unveiled by Google on July 9, 2025, will connect Florida (Palm Coast) with Portugal, Spain, Bermuda, and the Azores, creating […]
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Community | Casa da Saudade Library closing amid public outcry – New Bedford
Posted on 12 July 2025.
Mayor Jon Mitchell of New Bedford has announced the impending closure of Casa da Saudade, the city’s Portuguese-language library branch, as part of sweeping austerity measures following a $10.2 million reduction in the city’s FY2025–26 budget enacted by the New Bedford City Council. Founded in 1971 with federal funds to serve the city’s Portuguese and […]
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Book | Through the Walls of Solitude: Collection of Poetry | By Álamo Oliveira – Editor’s Note
Posted on 06 July 2025.
In Through the Walls of Solitude, Álamo Oliveira delivers poetry rooted in the emotional and geographical landscapes of the Azores, capturing the soul of island life with piercing clarity and lyrical innovation. His work intertwines personal memory and collective identity, speaking of emigration, rural hardship, historical wounds, and the enduring spirit of Azorean people. Oliveira´s […]
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In Memoriam | Celebrated writer Álamo Oliveira passed away – Azores
Posted on 06 July 2025.
The Azorean cultural and literary world is mourning the loss of Álamo de Oliveira, the prolific writer, playwright, and cultural advocate who passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in the parish of Raminho on Terceira Island, José Henrique Álamo Oliveira leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the […]
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In Memoriam | The World’s Tribute to Diogo Jota (1996-2025) – Portugal
Posted on 05 July 2025.
The sudden, tragic death of Diogo Jota, 28, Liverpool and Portugal forward, alongside his younger brother André Silva, 25, in a car accident on 3 July 2025, has sent shockwaves through the global football community. The funeral, held July 5, in Gondomar, Portugal, was the culmination of a national and international period of mourning. The […]
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