02 February 2026
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, was received in an official audience today, February 2, at the Vatican, by Pope Leo XIV, during which the Holy Father was formally invited to visit Portugal. Pope Leo XIV expressed appreciation for the invitation, subject to the Holy Father’s pastoral agenda. During the audience, President Marcelo […]
30 January 2026
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his “deep sorrow” and spiritual closeness to the people of Portugal following the devastation caused by Storm Kristin, which struck several regions of the country in recent days, causing widespread destruction, especially in the Central regions, including Leiria and Coimbra. In a telegram addressed to D. José Ornelas, President of […]
30 January 2026
The Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, and SATA/Azores Airlines are launching, in partnership, the “I Love Azores” competition—an initiative designed to strengthen cultural and emotional ties between young Azorean descendants living in North America and the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The competition is part of the […]
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29 January 2026
One of the most powerful winter storms to hit Portugal in recent years, storm Kristin, caused severe destruction across central regions of the country, resulting in multiple fatalities, widespread power outages, and extensive damage to infrastructure. Thousands of emergency incidents were reported nationwide. According to official sources, the storm caused at least five to six […]
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29 January 2026
Portuguese cinema is mourning the death of filmmaker João Canijo (1957-2026), one of the most influential and uncompromising voices in contemporary Portuguese film. Throughout his career, he collaborated closely with actors and writers to develop a unique narrative universe centered on family dynamics, social tensions, and the complexities of power and identity. Renowned for his […]
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19 January 2026
Portugal’s presidential election, held on January 18, concluded without a decisive winner, sending the country to a runoff election on February 8, 2026, following one of the most polarized presidential contests since the return of democracy. According to the official provisional results, the socialist left-center candidate, António José Seguro, led the first round with 31.1% […]
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