10 October 2025
The 27th World Council (Conselho Mundial das Casas dos Açores – CMCA) is convening its 27th General Assembly from October 10–12, 2025, hosted by the Casa dos Açores da Nova Inglaterra (CANI) in Fall River, Massachusetts. The event brings together representatives of Azorean cultural associations from across North America, Europe, and South America to renew […]
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10 October 2025
To Borrow Freedom takes you on a gripping journey through the rugged landscapes of Portugal’s Lower Alentejo, where Sheila Greenfield and her husband Robert Lee transformed a derelict farm into one of Europe’s premier equestrian destinations. From humble beginnings with just a tent, five horses, and boundless passion, they created a high-end horseback riding business […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World
05 October 2025
The four Portuguese citizens detained by Israeli authorities during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza — Mariana Mortágua, Sofia Aparício, Miguel Duarte, and Diogo Chaves — have safely returned to Portugal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, confirmed their arrival at Lisbon Airport at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, following diplomatic coordination […]
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05 October 2025
On its 10th edition, Madalena do Pico, Azores, once again presents the CORDAS World Music Festival, from October 1–11 across multiple venues. The festival reaffirms Pico’s growing reputation as a creative hub in the Atlantic, drawing artists from Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Organized by MiratecArts, CORDAS continues its mission of uniting artists and audiences […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, Pico
03 October 2025
By Carolina Matos, Editor The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England, October 9–12, transforming Fall River (MA) and Providence (RI) into vibrant stages for art, performances, gastronomy, and cultural events. In its sixth edition, the festival is organized by Casa dos Acores da Nova Inglaterra (CANY), directed by Francisco J. Viveiros, with Michael Benevides […]
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01 October 2025
The Portuguese government has confirmed that Mariana Mortágua, a Member of Parliament and coordinator of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda), and Sofia Aparício, a well-known Portuguese model and actress, were detained today by Israeli forces during the interception of the humanitarian flotilla was bound for Gaza. Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, was also. detained. Other […]
