Guimarães, Portugal, has been officially awarded the title of European Green Capital 2026 by the European Commission, recognizing the city’s strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation, and community engagement. Guimarães, associated with the foundation and identity of the Portuguese nationality, was selected over fellow finalist cities Heilbronn (Germany) and Klagenfurt (Austria). The European Commission’s Green […]
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Honor | Guimarães named European Green Capital 2026 – Brussels, Belgium
Posted on 02 July 2025.
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Sports | Portugal qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – Switzerland
Posted on 02 July 2025.
Portugal’s women’s national football team has officially qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, set to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27, 2025. Their continued presence on the European stage reflects growing investment and development in women’s football in Portugal. This marks the team’s third consecutive appearance at the European Championship, […]
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Opinion | Minority fragile government struggles to proceed – Portugal
Posted on 02 July 2025.
By Len Port Portugal’s minority government, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, is able to proceed with its new administration program after a no-confidence motion by the Communist Party (PC) was completely rejected this week. In its program, the AD government has pledged to continue cutting taxes for the middle-class […]
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Azores | The XIII International Whaleboat Regatta – New Bedford, MA
Posted on 01 July 2025.
The island of Faial will become the epicenter of Azorean maritime heritage, hosting two major international events that honor the seafaring traditions shared between the Azores and its diaspora communities. From July 2 to 6, the city of Horta, Faial, will welcome the XIII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, co-organized with the New Bedford-based Azorean Maritime […]
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Heritage | Diáspora Golf Tournament returns to Amarante on July 26, 2025 – Portugal
Posted on 01 July 2025.
The Diáspora Golf tournament will return to the picturesque Amarante Golf Course on 26 July 2025, bringing together golf enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese diaspora for a unique celebration of sport, heritage, and culture. The event blends competitive play with social and cultural experiences in the heart of northern Portugal, offering participants the opportunity […]
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Honor | Évora named European Capital of Culture for 2027 – Portugal
Posted on 30 June 2025.
Évora city in Portugal’s Alentejo region, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2027, marking the fourth time a Portuguese city has received this honor. Chosen from a shortlist that included Aveiro, Braga, and Ponta Delgada, Évora was praised for its strong regional identity, cultural depth, and innovative […]
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