The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has announced its Gulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners, supporting international scholars who wish to conduct research in Portugal in the fields of history, literature, and art history, interested in promoting the global study of Portuguese culture. The scholarship program is open to non-Portuguese nationals residing abroad, designed to […]
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Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships – Portugal
Posted on 02 December 2025.
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Book | Baking with Love | By Maria Lawton – Editor’s Note
Posted on 02 December 2025.
Baking with Maria and her Avó’s Sweet Recipes for Little Chefs is a warm, inviting introduction to Portuguese home baking—created especially for young chefs learning side-by-side with a grown-up they love. This beautifully illustrated, spiral-bound cookbook is designed to sit flat on the counter, making it easy for little hands and big helpers to bake […]
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November 25 | How should the country remember its transition to democracy? – Portugal
Posted on 25 November 2025.
Portugal is marking November 25 with a mix of official ceremonies, political statements, and renewed public debate about the date’s significance in the context of the country’s narrative of its democratic history. Parliamentary ceremonies, combined with political postures inside the Assembly of the Republic, have placed the date at the center of a heated conversation […]
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Travel Alert | General strike to cause major flight disruptions on December 11 – Portugal
Posted on 24 November 2025.
Travelers heading to or from Portugal on December 11, 2025, should prepare for widespread flight cancellations and significant delays, as a nationwide general strike is expected to severely disrupt operations at all major airports. The warning comes from the SNPVAC cabin-crew union, whose president has cautioned that it will be “very difficult to operate flights” […]
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“Tudo bem?” Portuguese with a little chutzpah – By Merril Silver
Posted on 24 November 2025.
“Tudo bem?” I greeted everyone on a recent trip to Portugal with my husband. “All good?” I was asking, with a smile a mile wide. When I added hello, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening (in Portuguese), I was no longer an American tourist. I felt like a local! The conversation continued (in Portuguese, […]
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Programa Regressar: Applications extended until March 2026 – Portugal
Posted on 23 November 2025.
Applications remain open until March 2026 for Programa Regressar, the Portuguese government initiative designed to support Portuguese nationals who choose to return and reintegrate professionally in mainland Portugal. By extending the application window through 2026, the program continues to encourage permanent return, job creation, and economic reintegration for thousands of Portuguese living abroad. The program […]
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