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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 […]

Business: Global Diaspora Network meets Canadian entrepreneurs – Portugal

31 October 2021

The Global Diaspora Network [Rede Global da Diaspora] is in Canada, from November 2 to November 6, in Montreal, Toronto and Mississauga, for an international business convention, bringing together more than 150 Portuguese and Canadian entrepreneurs of Portuguese descent. The Global Diaspora Network is the largest Portugal based business network, with more than 7,500 members, […]

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Book | The Life of Cardinal Humberto Medeiros of Boston | by Richard Gribble – Editor’s Note

31 October 2021

Cardinal Humberto Medeiros served the Church as priest and bishop in Texas and Massachusetts. An immigrant from the Azores he utilized his superior intelligence, administrative ability, and language skills to move up rapidly in Church ranks. His work with the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, both nationally and internationally, especially with migrant workers, was notable. […]

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

COP26: António Guterres takes the stage at Glasgow Conference – United Nations

28 October 2021

By Len Port António Guterres, former prime minister of Portugal, now secretary-general of the United Nations, is likely to be one of the most articulate and passionate advocates for urgent action at the gathering of world leaders in Glasgow (UK) for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). In one of his many recent statements […]

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Crisis: Parliament defeats Socialist government triggers snap elections – Portugal

27 October 2021

Portugal’s Parliament defeated today the Socialist minority government led by Prime Minister António Costa, by voting against the state budget for 2022. After weeks of negotiations, the proposal was opposed by 117 votes to 108, with five abstentions. António Costa’s center-left Socialist minority party holds 108 seats in the 230-seat Parliament. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo […]

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

Donna Binkiewicz: ‘The saga of my Portuguese family in Hawaii’ – Interview

26 October 2021

By Millicent Borges Accardi Dr. Donna Binkiewicz, a lecturer in history and California culture at California State University at Long Beach, usually focuses on recent US political and cultural history, as well as California history, with secondary research interests in labor and immigration history, but her most recent endeavor is a historical novel entitled Between the Sea […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Featured, Genealogy, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Education: SiPN signs agreement with the University of Lisbon – Portugal

22 October 2021

The Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) announced that the Luso American Development Foundation (FLAD) and the University of Lisbon (one of the four SiPN Partner Universities) signed an agreement creating two new semester SiPN programs. SiPN is a study abroad provider based in Lisbon, Portugal, in partnership with a multi-university consortium. Its mission is to […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, Scholarships