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Book | Adam and Eve in Paradise | By Eça de Queirós | Editor’s Note

Never before in English, this delectable novella offers a hilarious new version of Genesis, where rather than living in innocent bliss, Adam and Eve live in terror of being stomped by an Ichthyosaurus Gloriously translated by Margaret Jull Costa, Adam and Eve in Paradise by Eça de Queirós not the rosy prelapsarian tale of your […]

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Opinion | Tourism in Portugal reaching record levels – Len Port

By Len Port Tourism in Portugal reached record levels last year and is predicted to grow even further this year. Hotels and other types of tourist accommodation welcomed 31.6 million guests in 2024, a 3.2% increase from 2023. Overnight stays totaled 80.3 million, up 4.0%. International visitors accounted for 70.3% of all tourists, according to […]

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February 5th! Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday in Times Square – New York City

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 40th birthday, on February 5, 2025, is set to be celebrated with a unique event in Times Square, New York City. The event not only honors Ronaldo’s milestone birthday but also highlights his significant impact on football culture worldwide. Fans are organizing a mass gathering to perform Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” celebration to set […]

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In Memoriam | Maria Teresa Horta: A life of poetry and defiance – Portugal

Maria Teresa Horta (1937-2025) passed away today in Lisbon at the age of 87. A Portuguese poet, journalist, and feminist icon, she was a defining figure in literature and activism. Her legacy is marked by fearless advocacy for women’s rights—whether in professional spaces or personal freedom—at a time when such defiance risked imprisonment. Her prominent […]

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Book | In the Footsteps of a Shadow: Literary Responses to Fernando Pessoa | Charles Cutler et al – Editor’s Note

This anthology is the first of its kind and represents the huge influence Pessoa has had on the modern and contemporary literary scene. Covering from over one hundred poets and writers in this anthology. Readers will find playful, absurd, profound, and welcoming writing. We have included a selection of work for your perusal. Poets and […]

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Honor | Dr. Filipa Lynce recognized Top Doctor 2025 – Boston, MA

Portuguese-American physician Filipa Lynce, MD, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Boston for 2025. She is among more than 145 physicians affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute honored in Boston magazine’s annual Top Doctors guide. In addition to this recognition, Dr. Lynce has been listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2022. Dr. […]

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