Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

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Cascais Ópera |  Applications open for the 2026 International  Vocal Competition Book | The Liberation of Portuguese Africa, 1961-75 | By Pedro Aires Oliveira et al Web Summit | Microsoft confirms $10 billion investment in AI data hub in Sines Community | Portuguese abroad urged to register for the 2026 Presidential Election Terceira | Scientists monitor ongoing seismic volcanic crises
 

Cascais Ópera |  Applications open for the 2026 International Vocal Competition – Portugal

The Cascais Ópera – Concurso Internacional de Canto has officially opened applications for its 3rd edition, inviting young opera singers from around the world to participate in one of Portugal’s most dynamic and career-focused lyric-arts competitions. Prizes include monetary awards, performance engagements, and ongoing career mentorship, reinforcing the competition’s mission to launch the next generation […]

Book | The Liberation of Portuguese Africa, 1961-75 | By Pedro Aires Oliveira et al – Editor’s Note

This book analyzes the liberation struggles that took place in the Portuguese colonies of Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, Cabo Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe during the second half of the twentieth century, highlighting how they unraveled and challenged colonialism in the international sphere. Activists established headquarters and training camps in various exile settings that were […]

Web Summit | Microsoft confirms $10 billion investment in AI data hub in Sines – Portugal

Speaking during the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Microsoft President Brad Smith confirmed that Microsoft plans to invest approximately US $10 billion in the creation of a next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) data hub in Portugal. The project—one of the largest AI-focused infrastructure investments announced in Europe—will be developed in Sines in partnership with Start Campus […]

Community | Portuguese abroad urged to register for the 2026 Presidential Election – Portugal

Portuguese citizens living abroad are being urged to register or update their voter information before the end of November in order to participate in Portugal’s next presidential election, scheduled for 18 January 2026. The voting roll will freeze 60 days before Election Day, meaning that after November 19, 2025, no new registrations or address updates can be […]

Terceira | Scientists monitor ongoing seismic volcanic crises – Azores

Terceira Island remains under heightened scientific monitoring as the seismo-volcanic crisis that began in June 2022 continues, centered around the Santa Bárbara volcanic complex on the island’s western flank.  The Azores Seismo-Volcanic Information and Monitoring Center (CIVISA) currently maintains Alert Level V3 (reactivated volcanic system) for Santa Bárbara, reflecting persistent microseismic activity consistent with magma […]

HIA: Hospital Internacional dos Açores opens March 8th

04 March 2021

The Hospital Internacional dos Açores (HIA), the first private health facility of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, will be dedicated on March 8, to serve local and international patients, The new private hospital is equipped to cover all local health needs, without the necessity for patients, in need of specialized care, having to travel […]

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Posted in Azores, Faial, Featured, Organizations, People, São Miguel, Terceira, World

The State of Portuguese-American Health Disparities

03 March 2021

By Carlos A. O. Pavão MPA, PhD Historically, the United States (US) has been a magnet for Portuguese immigrants; there are several states with a significant population of Portuguese immigrants or Americans who claim Portuguese ancestry. Portuguese Americans are a diverse population consisting of people of Portuguese descent or immigrants from continental Europe, the Azores, […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Climate change: Portugal leading action to save the planet – European Union

28 February 2021

By Len Port Since taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Germany at the start of this year, Portugal has emphasised that climate change is “an existential threat to humanity” and has given the subject top priority in the run-up to November’s crucial United Nations COP-26 summit in Glasgow. At […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Book: ‘Luis Frois: First Western Accounts of Japan’s Gardens’ – Editor’s Note

25 February 2021

This book focuses on Luis Frois, a 16th-century Portuguese Jesuit and chronicler, who recorded his impressions of Japanese gardens, cities and building practices, tea-drinking rituals, Japan’s unification efforts, cultural traditions, and the many differences between Europe and Japan in remarkable manuscripts almost lost to time. This research also draws on other Portuguese descriptions from contemporary […]

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

Portugal: António Guterres nominated for a second term – United Nations

25 February 2021

Portugal has officially nominating UN Secretary-General António Guterres as a candidate for a second five-year term. He served as prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and was the UN High Commissioner for Refugees from June 2005 to December 2015. The nomination came in a letter addressed to the President of the General Assembly,Volkan […]

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

Corruption: New ‘Luanda Leaks’ revelations go global – Portugal

21 February 2021

By Len Port More information has emerged about the business activities of Isabel dos Santos, this time claiming that despite her corrupt reputation she was able to count on advice from three of the world’s largest consulting firms. The extent of Isabel dos Santos’ reported corruption is astounding and it continues to be examined by […]

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