Members of the philharmonic bands of the Azorean communities in the United States and Canada will have the opportunity to participate in the Online Training for Musicians from North American Philharmonic Bands. This initiative is organized by the Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for the Communities. Scheduled for October 19, starting […]
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Community | Online training for philharmonic bands in the United States and Canada – Azores
Posted on 07 October 2024.
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World News | Portugal remains one of the most peaceful countries in the world – Global Peace Index
Posted on 06 October 2024.
Portugal, considered one of the safest countries to live in, is ranked 7th most peaceful in the world according to the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) which assesses the peacefulness of countries based on societal safety, conflict, and militarization. Indeed, according to GPI, Portugal has been among the top 10 safest most peaceful countries since […]
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Opinion | Fátima Prayers for Peace – Len Port
Posted on 06 October 2024.
With wars raging in the Middle East, Ukraine and other regions, pilgrims at the Fátima Sanctuary in central Portugal are praying for world peace. By the end of August this year around 3.8 million pilgrims had visited the Sanctuary and taken part in at least one congregation devoted to prayers for peace. This number is […]
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Community | Young diaspora leaders discovering their cultural roots – Azores
Posted on 05 October 2024.
A group of 11 young community leaders from the Azorean diaspora will visit the Azores from October 6 to 13, traveling to the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, and São Jorge. This initiative, organized by the Government of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, in partnership with the Casas dos Açores, aims to […]
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Book | The Fátima Phenomenon – Divine Grace, Delusion or Pious Fraud? | Len Port | Editor’s Note
Posted on 05 October 2024.
This is probably the most comprehensive and wide-ranging book ever published on the visions and miracles reported from central Portugal 95 years ago. It delves deeply into one of Christendom’s most fascinating and controversial mysteries. Of the many books published about Fátima, nearly all have been written from a purely religious standpoint. This one is […]
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World News | UN Secretary-General António Guterres favorite to win Nobel Peace Prize – United Nations
Posted on 04 October 2024.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) are among the favorites to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Reuters reported on Thursday. The winner will be announced on October 11. A former Portugal’s prime minister, António Guterres, is a strong contender for the prize […]
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