The United States and the United Kingdom are the countries where the most qualified Portuguese emigrate, concludes a study sponsored by Lisbon based Luso American Development Foundation (FLAD). Compared to other nationalities the Portuguese are the less qualified. In 2001 only 11% of the Portuguese immigrants in the country held a college degree and that […]
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Report: The most qualified Portuguese migrants prefer the United States – FLAD, Portugal
Posted on 02 August 2014.
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CPLP: Heads of State attending the 1st US-Africa Leaders Summit – Washington, DC
Posted on 01 August 2014.
President Barack Obama will host the 1st US-Africa Leaders Summit to be held August 4-6 in the White House. Most of the 50 African countries invited will take part in the event at the highest level including heads of state. The African continent comprises of 54 sovereign states. “We’ve received confirmation from 50 governments that […]
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“CR7”: Cristiano Ronaldo sued over his underwear – Providence, RI
Posted on 01 August 2014.
Christopher Renzi filed the lawsuit in United States District Court in Providence, R.I., against Cristiano Ronaldo and the Danish company, JBS Textile Group, claiming he is the current owner of the “CR7” trademark in the United States. Renzi says he uses the trademark on his branded clothing and that “CR7” is a combination of his […]
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Travel: Why Sintra deserves far more than just a day trip – By Julie Dawn Fox
Posted on 31 July 2014.
By Julie Dawn Fox, Contributor (*) Sintra may be less than an hour away from Lisbon but it’s a world apart. Nestled in woodland with fanciful palaces and centuries-old castles and convents, it’s no wonder that both Portuguese and British elites flocked here in the 18th and 19th centuries. Magnificent villas and grandiose palacetes sprang […]
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Book: California’s Portuguese Politicians – By Alvin Ray Graves – Editor’s Note
Posted on 30 July 2014.
The book, California’s Portuguese Politicians: A Century of Legislative Service (2013), by historian Alvin Ray Grave, about the role of California’s politicians of Portuguese descent in American politics, was awarded second place by the 2014 International Latino Book Awards in the category of “Best History Book.” From John G. Mattos, a first-generation immigrant from the island of Faial, elected […]
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Faial: The 39th Semana do Mar Festival will celebrate the sea – Azores
Posted on 29 July 2014.
Faial Island will celebrate the 39th Semana do Mar Festival, August 1-10, a weeklong series of religious and cultural events dedicated to the sea. Visitors will enjoy live music, folkdance performances, arts and crafts, religious and cultural events including exhibits and parades. Several sea-related sports and competition include sailing regattas, kayak and canoeing rowing, swimming, […]
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