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Community | Nazaré and Half Moon Bay to establish sister-city partnership Community: Remembering the Portuguese victims of September 9/11 Community | Portuguese citizen detained by ICE has been deported 1976-2026 | Azoreans mark 50 years of Autonomy with solemn ceremony Canada | Brampton to inaugurate replica of Portas da Cidade
 

Community | Nazaré and Half Moon Bay to establish sister-city partnership – California

The Municipality of Nazaré, Portugal, and the City of Half Moon Bay, California, are moving forward with a new sister-city partnership designed to strengthen ties between two coastal communities united by the sea, maritime traditions, tourism, Portuguese heritage and an international reputation for big-wave surfing. On July 21, 2026, the Half Moon Bay City Council […]

Community: Remembering the Portuguese victims of September 9/11 – New York, NY

As the United States marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Portuguese-American community joins the nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, including five Portuguese citizens and four Portuguese descendants known to have been killed at the World Trade Center in New York City. The nine […]

Community | Portuguese citizen detained by ICE has been deported – Lisbon, Portugal

Hugo Freitas de Sousa, 39, a native of Terceira Island in the Azores, has returned to Lisbon, Portugal, after spending approximately six weeks in U.S. immigration detention in Tacoma, Washington state.  Sousa, who had lived in the United States for about 35 years, emigrated with his parents as a child and held permanent-resident status through […]

1976-2026 | Azoreans mark 50 years of Autonomy with solemn ceremony – Horta, Faial

The Autonomous Region of the Azores marked a historic milestone with a Solemn Session on Friday, September 4, at the inaugural session of the Regional Assembly in Horta, Faial, honoring the 50th anniversary of the establishment of self-government. The Regional Assembly’s first solemn session took place exactly 50 years ago in Horta and was presided […]

Canada | Brampton to inaugurate replica of Portas da Cidade – Toronto, Ontario

One of the most recognizable symbols of the Azores, Portas da Cidade (City Gates) of Ponta Delgada, will soon have a new home in Brampton, in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area. The inauguration of a full-scale replica of the historic monument is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at Azores Park, 100 Malta Avenue.  The monument will […]

Fatima: Pilgrims from around the world will pray for peace – Portugal

10 May 2022

By Len Port Catholic pilgrims from around the world will gather in the Sanctuary of Fatima in central Portugal next Friday for the 105th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three shepherd children. Prior to the COVID interruptions of the Fatima gatherings, several million pilgrims travelled to the shrine each year. […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Religion, World

Travel: Promotional tourism roadshow taking place in North America – Portugal

09 May 2022

A promotional tourism roadshow is taking place in North America this week, from May 9th to 13th under the motto, “The North is the birthplace of Portugal, while the Alentejo is its heart.” The initiative, co-sponsored by Turismo de Portugal, Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal, Turismo do Alentejo and Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte (CCDR-N), will be […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Travel, World

Community: ‘Fabric Arts Festival’ returns to celebrate food and culture – Fall River, MA

08 May 2022

The third edition of the ‘Fabric Arts Festival’ under the title ‘Where We Meet’ returns to of Fall River, Massachusetts, May 12-14, to a celebration of arts and communal experience. The festival will honor the urban and social fabric of the city, which is interwoven with the industrial heritage of textile mills and a deeply […]

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

Book: ‘Portugal: The Cookbook’ by Leandro Carreira – Editor’s Note

08 May 2022

Celebrate Portugal’s vibrant, globally-influenced and highly influential food culture via more than 550 classic and contemporary recipes from the acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira With its diverse cuisine and intriguing culinary history, Portugal is a top travel destination for food lovers worldwide. Portugal: The Cookbook gathers together dishes from every region of the country, including fish and shellfish dishes from […]

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Posted in Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Travel: TAP owes refunds to hundreds of passengers – Portugal

05 May 2022

Due to the Covid’19 pandemic and staff shortages, TAP Air Portugal has cancelled thousands of flights in the past three years. As a result, the Portuguese national carrier currently owes refunds to hundreds of customers. Passengers affected by flight cancellations have reported that they have been struggling to get in contact with TAP Air Portugal […]

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May 5th: World Portuguese Language Day celebrated in 50 countries – Manhattan, NY

04 May 2022

The World Portuguese Language Day is being celebrated on May 5th in about 50 countries, with cultural activities worldwide. In the United States, May 5th will be officially celebrated in New York, in a joint initiative between Portugal and Brazil. The event will take place at the Manhattan facilities of the Consulate General of Brazil, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, World