By Len Port, Contributor(*) With the approach of Christmas comes the prospect of feasting on roast turkey and traditional Portuguese favorites such as marzipan cakes and bolo-rei. Sadly, not for everyone. There are many people in cities, towns and villages across Portugal living in poverty, dependent on handouts from food banks and soup kitchens. The […]
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Portugal: Re-food ramps up its no-hunger effort across towns and villages – By Len Port
Posted on 21 November 2014.
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Appointed: Anabela Rodrigues sworn Minister of Internal Administration – Portugal
Posted on 19 November 2014.
Anabela Rodrigues was sworn Portugal’s Minister of Internal Administration in charge of the police and immigration services, replacing Miguel Macedo who resigned November 16 amid a corruption scandal. A political newcomer, she is the first woman to occupy the post and the fourth woman minister of the current center-right government headed by Prime Minister Passos […]
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Book: ‘Machado de Assis and Female Characterization’ – Editor’s Note
Posted on 19 November 2014.
This book examines the nature and function of the main female characters in the nine novels of Machado de Assis. The basic argument is that Machado had a particular interest in female characterization and that his fictional women became increasingly sophisticated and complex as he matured and developed as a writer and social commentator. This […]
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Award: Portugal named World’s Best Golf Destination – WTA
Posted on 19 November 2014.
Portugal was named World’s Best Golf Destination at the World Golf Awards at a gala ceremony which took place over the weekend in Algarve, southern Portugal. The World Golf Awards, recognizing excellence in the golf hospitality industry, was presented by the same organization that hosts the World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars” of the […]
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Community: Rep. Devin Nunes chairman of House Intelligence Committee – Washington, DC
Posted on 19 November 2014.
House Speaker John Boehner has appointed Portuguese American US Rep. Devin Nunes to serve as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Nunes, 41, is a six-term republican representing California’s 22nd congressional district in the San Joaquin Valley. He will replace Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who decided not to seek another term. “Today we face a […]
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Corruption: Golden Visa scheme leads to 11 arrests and resignation of Interior Minister – Portugal
Posted on 18 November 2014.
Portuguese Interior Minister Miguel Macedo has resigned following the arrest of several top administration officials under suspicion of involvement in a corruption ring linked to the “golden visa” scheme – a government program designed to attract wealthy foreign investors. The police raids “Operation Labyrinth” was conducted last week and detained at least 11 senior officials, including […]
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