The US Department of Homeland Security has introduced a series of new visa and immigration measures in 2025–2026 that are expected to affect tourists, students, temporary workers, and green card applicants, prompting concern among immigrant communities and legal advocates. The new rule, announced Friday, may not be evenly applied to all immigrants. The Department of […]
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Community | New green card applicants required to leave the United States – Washington, DC
Posted on 23 May 2026.
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Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores
Posted on 07 May 2026.
The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]
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May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal
Posted on 05 May 2026.
World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]
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1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores
Posted on 30 April 2026.
The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection. The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]
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Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note
Posted on 25 April 2026.
For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]
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April 25th | “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal
Posted on 25 April 2026.
The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]
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