Pope Leo XIV has expressed his “deep sorrow” and spiritual closeness to the people of Portugal following the devastation caused by Storm Kristin, which struck several regions of the country in recent days, causing widespread destruction, especially in the Central regions, including Leiria and Coimbra. In a telegram addressed to D. José Ornelas, President of […]
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Storm Kristin | Pope Leo XIV sends message of solidarity to Portuguese victims – Vatican
Posted on 30 January 2026.
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Community | Competition ‘I Love Azores’ open to young Azorean descendants – Azores
Posted on 30 January 2026.
The Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, and SATA/Azores Airlines are launching, in partnership, the “I Love Azores” competition—an initiative designed to strengthen cultural and emotional ties between young Azorean descendants living in North America and the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The competition is part of the […]
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Storm Kristin | Central country region devastated by widespread damage – Portugal
Posted on 29 January 2026.
One of the most powerful winter storms to hit Portugal in recent years, storm Kristin, caused severe destruction across central regions of the country, resulting in multiple fatalities, widespread power outages, and extensive damage to infrastructure. Thousands of emergency incidents were reported nationwide. According to official sources, the storm caused at least five to six […]
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In Memoriam | Filmmaker João Canijo, 68, leaves a remarkable legacy – Portugal
Posted on 29 January 2026.
Portuguese cinema is mourning the death of filmmaker João Canijo (1957-2026), one of the most influential and uncompromising voices in contemporary Portuguese film. Throughout his career, he collaborated closely with actors and writers to develop a unique narrative universe centered on family dynamics, social tensions, and the complexities of power and identity. Renowned for his […]
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UPDATE | Presidential election heads to runoff as diaspora voters decry voting barriers – Portugal
Posted on 19 January 2026.
Portugal’s presidential election, held on January 18, concluded without a decisive winner, sending the country to a runoff election on February 8, 2026, following one of the most polarized presidential contests since the return of democracy. According to the official provisional results, the socialist left-center candidate, António José Seguro, led the first round with 31.1% […]
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Elections’26 | One of the most presidential contests in decades – Portugal
Posted on 16 January 2026.
Portugal will hold its next presidential election on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with a possible runoff scheduled for February 8, 2026, if no candidate secures a majority. In what analysts describe as one of the most unpredictable presidential contests in decades, the presidential election is expected to be closely watched both domestically and internationally as […]
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