The Relic tells the story of an orphaned young man, Teodorico Raposo, who is brought to Lisbon from a provincial town in Portugal to live with his aunt, a rigid, stern―and oftentimes―forbidding Catholic. Her devout circle of acquaintances is made up almost entirely of priests, many of whom are more concerned with appearances than spirituality, […]
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Book | The Relic | by José Maria Eça de Queirós – Editor’s Note
Posted on 07 July 2023.
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Book | The Complete Works of Álvaro de Campos | By Fernando Pessoa – Editor’s Note
Posted on 04 July 2023.
Álvaro de Campos is one of the most influential heteronyms created by Portugal’s great modernist writer Fernando Pessoa. According to Pessoa, Campos was born in Tavira (Algarve) in 1890 and studied mechanical engineering in Glasgow, although he never managed to complete his degree. In his own day, Campos was celebrated―and slandered―for his vociferous poetry imbued […]
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Opinion | Portugal joins global concerns associated with AI | by Len Port
Posted on 02 July 2023.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a global revolution and has brought us well into the dawn of a new era. It is at present hugely helpful in many respects, but very difficult to comprehend while almost certainly set to impose heavier and unpredictable risks as it becomes more advanced. The deep complexities of AI will […]
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Júlia Machado: Luso American teen to represent Portugal on Junior Eurovision 2023 – Long Branch, NJ
Posted on 25 June 2023.
Júlia Machado, a 12-year-old Portuguese American performer, has won the 4th edition of “The Voice Kids” Portugal. Her outstanding talent and captivating performances have earned her the prestigious title, and she will now represent Portugal at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023. From Long Branch, New Jersey, where she grew up, Júlia’s victory has brought […]
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Opinion | More Americans choosing Portugal to relocate | by Len Port
Posted on 19 June 2023.
Portugal has emerged as a highly appealing destination for US citizens wishing to relocate abroad. More and more North Americans have been coming here over the past three years, some to take advantage of the Golden Visa program, others to study, work or live in retirement. The Americans are generally made welcome by local communities […]
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Today: Portugal and England honor world’s oldest alliance – London, UK
Posted on 15 June 2023.
King Charles III of Britain welcomed President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa of Portugal today for an audience at Buckingham Palace, commemorating the 650th anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance. The Anglo-Portuguese Alliance, the oldest diplomatic alliance in existence, remains in force to this day. Its origins can be traced back to the signing of the Treaty […]
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