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Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26 Fátima Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note
 

Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize – Portugal

Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been named the recipient of the prestigious Camões Prize, the highest literary distinction in the Portuguese language. One of the most celebrated Portuguese-language authors of her generation underscores the global reach and enduring influence of her literary work. Jointly awarded by the governments of Portugal and Brazil, the annual prize […]

50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers – Portugal

Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic commemorated on Friday the 50th anniversary celebration of the constitutional autonomy of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos with a special solemn plenary session honoring one of the most significant democratic achievements of the 1976 Constitution. The anniversary also became a platform for renewed calls to deepen the autonomy of the […]

FIFA’26 – Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup History – Houston, TX

Portugal’s squad delivered a commanding response to its opening-match disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 today in Houston, Texas. The performance of captain Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted the match.  The milestone further cemented Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and silenced critics who questioned […]

Fátima’27 | President António José Seguro invites Pope Leo XIV – Portugal

President António José Seguro has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal in 2027, a year that will carry exceptional religious, diplomatic, and historical significance for the country.  The invitation coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fátima, the 500th anniversary of the formal establishment of the Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal, […]

Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note

This richly woven, multi-voiced novel transports readers to a small village on São Miguel, the largest of Portugal’s Azores islands. Through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the 1940s and the stories shared by his beloved great-uncle, Tio Pascoal, the novel paints a vivid portrait of island life- its beauty, its hardships, […]

Update | New deadly storm threatens the country nationwide – Portugal

03 February 2026

As Portugal recovers from widespread devastation caused by Storm Kristin, authorities warn that a new severe storm system is expected to affect large portions of the country this week, significantly increasing the risk of renewed flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) expects the new storm, named […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, World

Community | Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy Award – Los Angeles, CA

02 February 2026

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was among the winners at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, marking another major milestone in his celebrated international career.  He won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in ‘Changes (Live from Villa Park)’. The show took place in Birmingham, UK, in 2025, at […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, Portugal, Terceira, World

Diplomacy | President of Portugal invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal – Vatican 

02 February 2026

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, was received in an official audience today, February 2, at the Vatican, by Pope Leo XIV, during which the Holy Father was formally invited to visit Portugal. Pope Leo XIV expressed appreciation for the invitation, subject to the Holy Father’s pastoral agenda. During the audience, President Marcelo […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Storm Kristin | Pope Leo XIV sends message of solidarity to Portuguese victims – Vatican 

30 January 2026

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his “deep sorrow” and spiritual closeness to the people of Portugal following the devastation caused by Storm Kristin, which struck several regions of the country in recent days, causing widespread destruction, especially in the Central regions, including Leiria and Coimbra.  In a telegram addressed to D. José Ornelas, President of […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Portugal, World

Community | Competition ‘I Love Azores’ open to young Azorean descendants – Azores

30 January 2026

The Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, and SATA/Azores Airlines are launching, in partnership, the “I Love Azores” competition—an initiative designed to strengthen cultural and emotional ties between young Azorean descendants living in North America and the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The competition is part of the […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Travel, World

Storm Kristin | Central country region devastated by widespread damage – Portugal

29 January 2026

One of the most powerful winter storms to hit Portugal in recent years, storm Kristin, caused severe destruction across central regions of the country, resulting in multiple fatalities, widespread power outages, and extensive damage to infrastructure.  Thousands of emergency incidents were reported nationwide. According to official sources, the storm caused at least five to six […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, Uncategorized, World