James Franco is scheduled to co-teach a graduate course to film students at New York University next year. According to film director John Tintori, chair of NYU’s filmmaking program, Franco will teach a section of the course in the fall of 2012, at the graduate division of the Kanbar Institute of Film and Television. Each […]
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James Franco to teach film at NYU – New York
Posted on 26 March 2011.
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Fado new voices gain world acceptance – New York
Posted on 25 March 2011.
Fado has been sung in many different ways by old respected names such as Amália Rodrigues, Maria da Fé, Hermínia Silva and Carlos do Carmo. But new voices have emerged and a new generation of Fado singers namely Cristina Branco, Mariza and Ana Moura, have given fresh voice to the ancient song. Fado is Portugal’s most significant musical form […]
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Portugal leads the way for LBGT rights – Lisbon
Posted on 25 March 2011.
Portugal is one of the most reformist countries for gays and transgender citizens, who now benefit from one of the most progressive laws in the world. Portugal’s new Trans-Friendly Identity Record Amendment Law, of March 16, establishes clear guidelines on how Portuguese citizens can change their name and sex come into effect. Unlike many laws […]
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School dropout is endemic – Portugal
Posted on 25 March 2011.
The Wall Street Journal reported today that “Portugal is the poorest country in Western Europe. It is also the least educated, and that has emerged as a painful liability in its gathering economic crisis.” Portugal holds one of the highest school dropout rates in the world with 37.1 percent of students abandoning school before graduation. […]
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Enterprise Innovation Awards – Portugal
Posted on 24 March 2011.
COTEC Portugal announced the fourth edition of the Enterprise Innovation Award for the Portuguese Diaspora in partnership with the Office of the President of Portugal. The award distinguishes Portuguese entrepreneurs who in 2010 have promoted entrepreneurial, innovative and accountable initiatives outside Portugal and contributed to improve business cooperation between Portugal and her diaspora. It is estimated […]
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Prime Minister Socrates resigns – Portugal
Posted on 24 March 2011.
Portuguese Prime Minister José Socrates resigned Wednesday after a new package of austerity measures was rejected by the Social Democratic and Communist opposition parties. The measures were intended to avoid an imminent multi-billion dollar international bailout. Following his resignation José Socrates assured the nation that the country was not without a government and that he […]
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