The 15th edition of the Portuguese Short Film Festival (NYPSFF) takes place on May 21, 2025, at Lincoln Center in New York City. The festival, organized by the Arte Institute, is a prominent annual event in New York City that showcases contemporary Portuguese cinema. Established in 2011, the festival aims to promote Portuguese culture and […]
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Cinema | NY Portuguese Short Film Festival – New York, NY
Posted on 15 May 2025.
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Book | Perspectives on Portuguese History | Robbin Laird with Kenneth Maxwell – Editor’s Note
Posted on 15 May 2025.
Perspectives on Portuguese History provides a rich and complex picture of Portugal through various lenses, underscoring the tensions between tradition and modernity, authoritarianism and the desire for change, and national pride and the challenges of a globalized world. The book highlights the long shadow of the Salazar regime, the enduring legacy of its history and […]
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Opinion | Portugal legislative elections expectations – Len Port
Posted on 11 May 2025.
By Len Port Although somewhat overshadowed this week by the election of a new pope in Rome, Portugal’s politicians are campaigning for votes in the snap legislative elections on Sunday, 18 May. There is an inevitability in the national election in that most votes will go to the two centrist parties: the centre-right AD Democratic […]
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Religion | Portuguese nation greets Leo XIV new pope elect – Portugal
Posted on 09 May 2025.
The election of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, marks a significant moment in the Catholic Church, and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has extended heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, expressing “profound joy” for himself and the Portuguese people. In an official statement, he welcomed the new pontiff, emphasizing the shared values and […]
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Immigration | Thousands of undocumented migrants to be repatriated – Portugal
Posted on 07 May 2025.
Portugal is currently undertaking measures to expel over 18,000 undocumented migrants, the incumbent caretaker Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced early in May. The initiative was detailed by Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro, who stated that the government would begin issuing expulsion notices starting this week. The initial phase involves notifying around 4,500 individuals, […]
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May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day – Portugal
Posted on 04 May 2025.
World Portuguese Language Day is celebrated annually on May 5th, in about 50 countries, to honor the global significance of the Portuguese language and the diverse cultures of Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries. On this day, various cultural events and activities are organized worldwide to raise awareness of the importance of Portuguese as a global language and […]
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