Arístides de Sousa Mendes will the honored in Mineola, New York, at an event organized by the Sousa Mendes Foundation and the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation. The event sponsored by the Village of Mineola will take place at the Mineola Memorial Library on April 2nd. The program includes storytelling for children, the exhibition “These are my […]
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Sousa Mendes honored – Mineola, NY
Posted on 29 March 2011.
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“Luso-Descendent Observatory” online – Lisbon
Posted on 29 March 2011.
A group of former Portuguese emigrants, recently resettled in Portugal, have created the social network “Luso-Descendent Observatory” a website designed to network the group with the Portuguese communities worldwide.
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A gift from Faial – London
Posted on 28 March 2011.
A bust of Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) will be presented to the Portuguese-speaking community resident at Lambeth borough , south London, United Kingdom. The gift was an initiative of the Horta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, based on Faial Island, Azores, and the Adiaspora.com online project. The purpose is to celebrate Infanta Catherine of Braganza’s legacy as queen consort to […]
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Fernando Rosa reelected president – PALCUS
Posted on 28 March 2011.
The Portuguese-American Leadership Council (PALCUS) reelected Fernando G. Rosa as chairman of the board of directors.One of the founders of PALCUS, he has served two terms as president. Rosa is also the deputy director of the Hartford Economic Development Corp., vice president of the CCSU Alumni Association, and director of the Capital Workforce Partners. PALCUS […]
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“Emeril’s Italian Table” to open – Pennsylvania
Posted on 28 March 2011.
Portuguese American celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse announced today he has schedule the opening of “Emeril’s Italian Table” — his third restaurant — at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The new business venture is Lagasse’s first restaurant featuring Chef Lagasse’s top notch Italian inspired cuisine. In addition to “Emeril’s Italian Table,” “Emeril’s Chop House” […]
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Royal couple visiting Portugal this week – Lisbon
Posted on 28 March 2011.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited Portugal this week on a ten-day tour which also includes Spain and Morocco. The “spring tour” set to begin on March 28th, was the first the royal couple made to any of the countries as a couple. In Portugal the royal couple toured Lisbon where among other […]
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