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Book | After the Carnations: Social Movements in Portugal Since the 25 April 1974 Revolution | By Daniela F. Melo Diplomacy | Prime Minister Luís Montenegro holds phone call with President Donald Trump Diplomacy | Rita Rico takes office as new United States Consul Honor | Venice Film Festival pays tribute to filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira FLAD 40Years | Terceira hosting International Lajes Conference celebrating historic milestones
 

Book | After the Carnations: Social Movements in Portugal Since the 25 April 1974 Revolution | By Daniela F. Melo & Paul Christopher Manuel – Editor’s Note

The Portuguese revolution of April 25, 1974, has drawn much well-deserved scholarly attention: it offers an innovative example of a leftist military-led revolutionary process that unexpectedly resulted in the transition to a West European-style social democracy. Although much of the existing scholarship has logically focused on the emerging political elites and institutions of the period, […]

Diplomacy | Prime Minister Luís Montenegro holds phone call with President Donald Trump – Portugal

Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro held a phone call today with U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming Portugal’s commitment to strengthening the long-standing ties between the two nations. During the conversation, both leaders discussed expanding cooperation across economic, political, and cultural areas, underscoring the shared values and strategic partnership that unite Portugal and the United States. […]

Diplomacy | Rita Rico takes office as new United States Consul – Azores

Rita Rico has officially assumed her post as the new United States Consul in the Azores. She replaces Margaret Campbell, who served as Principal Officer for the U.S. Consulate in Ponta Delgada from 2022 to July 2025. She was formally welcomed by the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, during […]

Honor | Venice Film Festival pays tribute to filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira – Italy

The Venice Film Festival will pay tribute to Portuguese master filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira (1908–2015) with the screening of his first feature film, Aniki Bóbó (1942), presented as part of a special program dedicated to restored cinematic masterpieces. His works combined poetic vision, philosophical depth, and a uniquely Portuguese sensibility, often exploring themes of memory, […]

FLAD 40Years | Terceira hosting International Lajes Conference celebrating historic milestones – Azores

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), in partnership with regional and national institutions, will host the Lajes International Conference on September 18-19 in Praia da Vitória, Terceira. The two-day event coincides with two historic milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Portugal–United States Cooperation and Defense Agreement and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War […]

Diplomacy: President Rebelo de Sousa to meet President Donald Trump – Washington,DC

12 June 2018

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, announced in Boston, Massachusetts, that he will travel to Washington, D.C., later this month to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The visit is scheduled for June 27, according to sources cited by the Portuguese American Journal. While in Boston, President Rebelo de Sousa praised the “pride” […]

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

UMass Dartmouth: Awards President of Portugal signs exchange study agreement – Boston, MA

12 June 2018

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson awarded the university Chancellor’s Medal to the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, at the annual State House Day of Portugal celebration. Following the State House ceremony, Chancellor Johnson joined President De Sousa and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa aboard the tall ship Sagres for the signing of student and faculty exchange agreements […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Brazil, Community, Education, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

June 10th: Presidential visit honors Portuguese-American legacy – Boston, MA

09 June 2018

By Carolina Matos, Editor The traditional celebrations of the 10th of June (Day of Portugal), presided by the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, are in progress taking place this year between Ponta Delgada in the Azores and New England, honoring the Portuguese American legacy and the friendship between Portugal and the United States. […]

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Trade: President Rebelo de Sousa criticizes President Donald Trump – Portugal

05 June 2018

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, criticized President Donald Trump’s trade policies as “rules only for some and only sometimes,” adding that Portugal would like to “continue to trust the United States of America.” “When there are rules, they should be for everyone and for always (…) otherwise it is not possible to have […]

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Vasco Cordeiro: Azores have great potential to host international events – Azores

05 June 2018

The President of the Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, highlighted the role of the Azores as a privileged meeting point between countries and continents offering the conditions to host more and larger private events on a global scale.    Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the opening session of WorldConexall 2018, an international conference promoted by […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, São Miguel, World

Music Director: Conductor Joana Carneiro resigns from Berkeley Symphony – San Francisco, CA

02 June 2018

Portuguese conductor Joana Carneiro resigned her position after nine years as music director of the Berkeley Symphony, San Francisco, California. She plans to continue visiting the Bay Area as an emerita music director. Joana Carneiro has returned to Portugal where she is the principal conductor of the Orquesta Sinfonica Portuguesa at the Teatro São Carlos […]

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