Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

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Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award Space | Portugal launches satellites honoring national literary figures Community | 2026 International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA)  Community | Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho remains on paid leave FLAD | Carlos Costa Neves appointed director of the Luso-American Development Foundation
 

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

Space | Portugal launches satellites honoring national literary figures – Santa Barbara, CA

Portugal successfully launched six satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, US. The mission reinforces Portugal’s growing role in the global space economy, while also strengthening strategic, scientific, and economic links across the Atlantic. Among the satellites are four named after some of the nation’s most celebrated literary figures […]

Community | 2026 International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA)  – Providence, RI

The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) will return on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for its 14th annual edition at the Providence Performing Arts Center, bringing together leading artists from across the global Portuguese-speaking world.  The event, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and hosted by Daniella Ruah and Ricardo Farias, will be broadcast internationally, continuing its mission […]

Community | Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho remains on paid leave – Los Angeles, CA

Alberto M. Carvalho, the Portuguese-American superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), remains on paid administrative leave following a federal investigation involving the nation’s second-largest school system.  The move comes after agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed search warrants at Carvalho’s residence and district offices in late February 2026, in […]

FLAD | Carlos Costa Neves appointed director of the Luso-American Development Foundation – Portugal

The Board of Trustees of Lisbon based, Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) appointed Dr. Carlos Henrique da Costa Neves, 72, to the Executive Board, chaired since January 15, 2026, by José Manuel Durão Barroso. Born in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores,  Costa Neves holds a degree in Law from the University of Lisbon. He has held […]

Travel Alert | General strike to cause major flight disruptions on December 11 – Portugal

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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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

“Tudo bem?” Portuguese with a little chutzpah – By Merril Silver

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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Posted in Featured, Food & Wine, People, Portugal, Travel, World

Programa Regressar: Applications extended until March 2026 – Portugal

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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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

Community | FLAD Summer Program open to students of Azorean descent – Azores

21 November 2025

The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, presided on Thursday, at the Palácio da Conceição, in Ponta Delgada, over the signing of the protocol establishing the FLAD Summer Program – Azores, an initiative created through a partnership between the Regional Government, the University of the Azores, and the Luso-American Development Foundation […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Community | Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities visits the East Coast –  Portugal

20 November 2025

Portugal’s Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, has begun a week-long official visit to the East Coast of the United States.  The visit is designed to reinforce ties with Portuguese-American communities, strengthen collaboration with local institutions, and highlight the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting Portuguese citizens and descendants living abroad. “This visit is […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Book | Dead Things and Where to Put Them | By Marina Carreira – Editor’s Note 

20 November 2025

Marina Carreira’s Dead Things and Where to Put Them shares the hardships of marriage and motherhood during a pandemic. The exploration of loss within the context of various relationships provides a nuanced look at how grief manifests in everyday life, especially in the face of isolation and uncertainty. Carreira’s third collection highlights moments of strength, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Community, Featured, World