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Project Homecoming | Incentives offered for undocumented voluntary self-deportation Milestone | Portugal celebrates 70th anniversary as a UN member Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships Book | Baking with Love | By Maria Lawton November 25 | How should the country remember its transition to democracy?
 

Project Homecoming | Incentives offered for undocumented voluntary self-deportation – DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today, December 5, reaffirmed its commitment to reducing undocumented immigration through voluntary departure mechanisms, unveiling the full scope of its “self-deportation” program under Project Homecoming. Under this initiative, undocumented immigrants who choose to depart the United States voluntarily using the CBP Home mobile app will receive a USD$1,000 exit […]

Milestone | Portugal celebrates 70th anniversary as a UN member – United Nations

Seventy years ago, on December 14, 1955, Portugal formally became a member of the United Nations, marking a new chapter in its international engagement. Since then, Portugal has consistently contributed to the defence of peace, human rights, international law and sustainable development within the UN system, becoming a committed, constructive actor on the global stage. […]

Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships – Portugal

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has announced its Gulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners, supporting international scholars who wish to conduct research in Portugal in the fields of history, literature, and art history, interested in promoting the global study of Portuguese culture. The scholarship program is open to non-Portuguese nationals residing abroad, designed to […]

Book | Baking with Love | By Maria Lawton – Editor’s Note

Baking with Maria and her Avó’s Sweet Recipes for Little Chefs is a warm, inviting introduction to Portuguese home baking—created especially for young chefs learning side-by-side with a grown-up they love. This beautifully illustrated, spiral-bound cookbook is designed to sit flat on the counter, making it easy for little hands and big helpers to bake […]

November 25 | How should the country remember its transition to democracy? – Portugal 

Portugal is marking November 25 with a mix of official ceremonies, political statements, and renewed public debate about the date’s significance in the context of the country’s narrative of its democratic history. Parliamentary ceremonies, combined with political postures inside the Assembly of the Republic, have placed the date at the center of a heated conversation […]

FLAD 40Years | Tribute to ‘Amália in America’ premiers at the Carnegie Hall – New York, NY 

02 September 2025

A tribute to the life and work of Amália Rodrigues,  “Amália in America – Beyond Fado” makes its world premiere at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, in New York City, on October 11th, one of the most renowned North American concert halls.  The performance showcases the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jan Wierzba, in […]

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

Community | Pensioners abroad are required to comply with “Prova de Vida” – Portugal

31 August 2025

The Government of Portugal is reinforcing the rule requesting all Portuguese citizens residing abroad, who receive pensions from the Segurança Social or the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA), to provide the annual Prova de Vida (Proof of Life) to ensure the continued payment of their pensions. The Prova de Vida is a mandatory procedure designed […]

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

Diplomacy | President Rebelo de Sousa issued strong criticism denouncing President Trump – Portugal  

30 August 2025

Recent remarks by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and European Council President António Costa have placed Portugal at the center of international attention this week regarding the global response to US and Russian leadership. On August 27, 2025, President Rebelo de Sousa issued one of his strongest criticisms yet of US President Donald Trump, […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World

CTT | Correios de Portugal temporarily suspends shipments to the United States – Portugal

26 August 2025

Correios de Portugal (CTT) announced today the temporary suspension of parcel shipments and postal items containing goods to the United States, including Puerto Rico and other US territories. The decision by CTT aligns with similar measures announced by postal operators across Europe, Asia, and Australia, all of which are adjusting to the end of the […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, World

Film | Eduardo Serra passed away at the age of 81 – Portugal

24 August 2025

Eduardo Martins Serra, the acclaimed international cinematographer behind the final Harry Potter films, Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Serra passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by the Portuguese Film Academy, which hailed him as “the most international of Portuguese cinematographers.” Born in Lisbon in 1943, Serra’s path […]

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

Trade | US exempts Portuguese cork from import tariffs – Portugal

23 August 2025

Portugal’s cork industry has successfully earned a US tariff exemption under the new US-EU trade agreement, safeguarding one of the country’s most iconic and strategic exports.  The exemption prevents a 15% tariff surcharge that would have applied to Portuguese cork, ensuring continued access to one of the sector’s most important global markets. Portugal is the […]

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Posted in Featured, Food & Wine, Portugal, World

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