Portuguese veteran Fado singer Celeste Rodrigues and a star cast of artists coming from Portugal, will perform at the “Fado: From Lisbon to New York” concert to be held January 24, at 8:00pm, at Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, in New York City. According to US-based MDFADO Productions, promoter of the event, the performance will […]
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FADO: Celeste Rodrigues performing at Carnegie Hall – NYC
Posted on 06 January 2012.
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UNESCO: Coimbra University seeking World Heritage status – Portugal
Posted on 05 January 2012.
The University of Coimbra has submitted a candidacy for UNESCO’s World Heritage status. Because the University of Coimbra spreads through many areas of Coimbra city, the candidacy also includes the city of Coimbra as one of Europe’s oldest university cities. The two thousand page candidacy document describes the history of the seven century old university […]
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Guimarães: 2012 European Capital of Culture – Portugal
Posted on 04 January 2012.
Over the course of the year, the ancient Portuguese city of Guimarães will be the official site of the 2012 European Capital of Culture. Focusing on four themes – City, Community, Thought and Arts — the year round celebrations will begin on January 21 with the launching of a diverse and extensive cultural program which […]
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Film opening: Lula, Son of Brazil – NYC
Posted on 03 January 2012.
New Yorker Films presents the opening of the motion picture “Lula, Son of Brazil,” featuring the life of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, scheduled for January 13 at Lincoln Plaza Cinemas and Quad Cinemas in New York City. A national release will follow. The film directed by Oscar nominee Fábio Barreto (Quatrilho) […]
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OA: Portuguese spelling reform takes effect – Portugal
Posted on 02 January 2012.
The Portuguese language spelling reform came to effect January 1st for all state organisms and entities in Portugal in accordance with the Council of Ministers decision on January 25, 2011. The legislation follows the Orthographic Agreement (OA) endorsed by the eight Portuguese speaking countries, namely Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé & […]
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Manuela Veloso distinguished by Chinese Academy of Sciences – Pittsburg, PA
Posted on 29 December 2011.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has named Manuela Veloso, the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, as an Einstein Chair Professor for 2012. She is one of 20 prominent international scientists so honored. As an Einstein Chair Professor, Veloso will present a lecture at the University of Science and Technology […]
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