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Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note
 

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note

Miracle of the Roses is a beautifully crafted book that brings to life one of the most beloved legends of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal-a story of quiet courage, compassion, and unwavering faith. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtfully designed pages, readers are invited to discover the powerful moment when an act of hidden charity was […]

Contest: ‘Dream on Amazing’ will bring students to Portugal – Columbus, OH

14 April 2022

Students at Horizon Science Academy Columbus High, based in Columbus, Ohio, and Catholic University of America, are participating in the ‘Global Sustainable Design’ initiative, ‘Dream on Amazing’, that aims at bringing together international Students, Architects, and Space entities around one very intriguing question: can we be inspired by Mars to create a more sustainable future […]

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Team Dream: ‘Saudade Theater’ grounded in Portuguese consciousness – Interview

09 April 2022

By Millicent Borges Accardi Founded in 2014, the Saudade Theater was created to discover, translate and produce Portuguese works for American audiences. In the group’s own words, it is “the first and only theatre company in the United States dedicated to producing original and thought-provoking work grounded in the Portuguese-American consciousness.” Made up of an […]

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Ukraine: President Zelensky to address Portuguese Parliament – Portugal

07 April 2022

The President of the Parliament, Augusto Santos Silva, announced Thursday that following a formal invitation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the Assembly of Republic on a date to be scheduled. The announcement was made, after the Ambassador of Ukraine in Lisbon, Ihnna Ohnivetz, met formally with Augusto Santos Silva. Santos Silva has stated, “This […]

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Colloquium: Social Movements and Civic Engagement in the Lusophone World – UMass Dartmouth

07 April 2022

The UMass Dartmouth Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture is hosting “Social Movements and Civic Engagement in the Lusophone World,” an international colloquium on April 8 and 9. This colloquium intends to offer an analysis of the rise of and impact of late 20th century and early 21st century social movements within the lusophone world. […]

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Book: ‘Fernando Pessoa and Co.: Selected Poems’ by Fernando Pessoa – Editor’s Note

06 April 2022

Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) – a poet who lived most his life in Lisbon, Portugal, and who died in obscurity there – has in recent years gained international recognition as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Now Richard Zenith has collected in a single volume all the major poetry of “one of the […]

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Opinion|Christian battle raging within Ukraine – By Len Port

06 April 2022

With the approach of Easter, the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a Christian battle is raging within the war in Ukraine. The battle is between leaders of different factions of the Christian Orthodox Church, the predominant religion in both Ukraine and Russia. It is reminiscent of so many other religious conflicts dating back, […]

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