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CANI: João Figueiredo to present new book and lecture – Fall River, MA

Author João Figueiredo, a graduate student in economics and marketing at the University of the Azores, will present his new book “O Mais Capital Com as Relações Públicas” [The Added Capital and Public Relations], on May 11, at 7:00pm, at Casa dos Açores da Nova Inglaterra (CANI), 232 South Main St., Fall River,MA. A lecture […]

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FADO: António Zambujo kicks off world tour to promote new album – Interview

By David Mendonça ♦ António Zambujo is in the United States for a brief tour to promote his fifth record, “Quinto”, representing the continuation of his evolution from singer of the Canto Alentejano, to a musician (clarinet, viola do fado) and singer of fado. Tonight (May 9) he is performing in Cambridge, MA, at the Regattabar; followed […]

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Bailout: Mário Soares takes stance against austerity policies – Portugal

Former Portuguese President Mário Soares called on the opposition Socialists Tuesday to turn their back on the EU-IMF bailout austerity accord, saying the situation had changed, as the party’s leader announced he would relaunch an EU growth and jobs initiative in parliament. Soares, the founder of the Portuguese Socialist Party, told newspaper “i” the party […]

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Report: Portugal ranks high as best country to be a mother – Save the Children

Portugal ranked 15th on the index of best countries to be a mother, down from 14th last year, according to the 13th annual State of the World’s Mothers report released Tuesday by the aid organization Save the Children Foundation. The report shows the toughest and the best countries to be a mother in the world, […]

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May-June: 5th International Congress on the Holy Ghost Festivities – Azores

The 5th International Congress on the Holy Ghost Festivities, sponsored by the Government of the Azores, will take place in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira island, from May 31 to June 3. The congress will gather international scholars and researchers interested in the study of this religious tradition deeply rooted in the Azorean culture. Participants from […]

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FADO: World Music Institute hosting António Zambujo in concert – NYU

The World Music Institute is hosting fadista António Zambujo in a concert taking place May 12, at 8:00 pm, at the New York University Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, Washington Square South, NYC. Zambujo will be returning to New York City after his successful debut show in New York last fall. His program will include […]

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