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Social Media | Parliament proposes bill requiring parental consent for minors Update | Persistent severe downpouring forces evacuations Election’26 | Diaspora vote count shows strong support for André Ventura Book | An Azorean Family Election’26 | Socialist António José Seguro wins presidency
 

Social Media | Parliament proposes bill requiring parental consent for minors – Portugal

Portugal’s parliament has approved legislation that would restrict minors’ access to social media platforms by requiring parental authorization for users under the age of 16, making it one of Europe’s most concrete legislative steps toward regulating youth activity online. The proposal, introduced by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), mandates explicit, verified parental consent for minors […]

Update | Persistent severe downpouring forces evacuations – Portugal

Heavy and persistent rainfall continues to affect mainland Portugal as successive Atlantic systems prolong saturated ground conditions and heighten flood risk across several regions, forcing evacuations. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro described the extreme weather episodes as a “devastating crisis” affecting communities across the country while emphasizing that emergency coordination and recovery efforts continue nationwide. Mário […]

Election’26 | Diaspora vote count shows strong support for André Ventura – Portugal

Portugal’s presidential runoff election provisional vote count indicates that Chega candidate André Ventura secured the largest share of votes cast by Portuguese citizens living abroad. As final counts are still being compiled from abroad, Ventura has received approximately 51.88% of the diaspora vote, compared with 48.12% for Seguro. These figures reflect global voting and remain […]

Book | An Azorean Family’s History: Our Faria and Moitoso Roots | By Keith Tavares – Editor’s Note

Genealogical research is a journey into the past, uncovering the stories and connections that define our heritage. For Keith Daniel Tavares, this journey explored his Faria and Moitoso ancestors, unearthing the rich history and legacy that has shaped his family. An Azorean Family’s History delves into the significant findings of Keith Tavares’ genealogical research, highlighting […]

Election’26 | Socialist António José Seguro wins presidency – Portugal

Socialist António José Seguro was elected President of Portugal today, in a second-round runoff election, winning about 66–67% of the vote against far-right populist Chega candidate André Ventura with about 33–34% – according to near-final ballots counted. The national tally is not yet fully closed, as some precincts and consular votes remain to be counted. […]

Honor: Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira represented in Manhattan – NYC

23 May 2019

Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, Pritzker Prize of 1992, was hired to design a residential tower in Manhattan, New York. Álvaro Siza Vieira will add his name to the a list of famous architects who have left their mark on New York City, such as Frank Lloyd Wright or Frank Gehry. The award winning architect […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Heritage:  Azorean Diaspora Council to reinforce political and cultural ties – Azores

30 April 2019

The Government of the Azores has announced the creation of the Conselho da Diáspora Açoriana [Azorean Diaspora Council], an advisory body intended to strengthen the political and cultural ties between the Azorean communities around the world and the Autonomous Region of the Azores. The proposal was submitted to the Regional Legislative Assembly on April 17. […]

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

Santa Maria: Portugal Space Agency launched – Azores

27 April 2019

The Azores will host Portugal’s first spaceport and new infrastructure for satellite tracking and monitoring, aimed to launch small satellites by 2021. The construction and operation of the “Portugal Space” project on Santa Maria Island, in the Azores, the youngest space agency in the world, was officially launched with its premises located in Lisbon. The […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Santa Maria, Travel, World

Book: ‘Behind the Stars, More Stars’ – Interview with Editors

25 April 2019

By Elaine Avila   The book Behind the Stars, More Stars: TheTagus/Disquiet Collection of New Luso-American Writing is an essential new collection of contemporary American writers of Lusophone-country descent edited by Christopher Larkosh, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Oona Patrick of the Disquiet International Literary Program in Lisbon. Tagus Press describes their new publication as presenting […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Community, Education, Faial, Featured, Goa, Heritage, Interviews, Macau, Mozambique, Organizations, People, Pico, Portugal, World

Soccer Festival:  Annual Portugal Day at Yankee Stadium – Bronx, NYC

24 April 2019

The 2nd Annual Portugal Day will be celebrated at the Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, on April 27, when the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) takes on Orlando City SC. Famed Portuguese soccer players Nani and João Moutinho will play for Orlando. Post-Game Celebration kicks off at 3:00pm with live entertainment, cultural performances, and some […]

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

Pete Souza: Former White House photographer presenting his work – Azores

20 April 2019

At the invitation of the Government of the Azores, the former White House photographer, Pete Souza, visits the Azores from April 22 to 28 to present his two latest books Obama: An Intimate Portrait (2017) and Shade: and  A Tale of Two Presidents (2018). A native of New Bedford (MA), Pete Souza (born December 31, 1954) has […]

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Posted in Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Photography, Pico, Portugal, São Miguel, Terceira