02 September 2025
A tribute to the life and work of Amália Rodrigues, “Amália in America – Beyond Fado” makes its world premiere at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, in New York City, on October 11th, one of the most renowned North American concert halls. The performance showcases the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jan Wierzba, in […]
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31 August 2025
The Government of Portugal is reinforcing the rule requesting all Portuguese citizens residing abroad, who receive pensions from the Segurança Social or the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA), to provide the annual Prova de Vida (Proof of Life) to ensure the continued payment of their pensions. The Prova de Vida is a mandatory procedure designed […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, World
30 August 2025
Recent remarks by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and European Council President António Costa have placed Portugal at the center of international attention this week regarding the global response to US and Russian leadership. On August 27, 2025, President Rebelo de Sousa issued one of his strongest criticisms yet of US President Donald Trump, […]
26 August 2025
Correios de Portugal (CTT) announced today the temporary suspension of parcel shipments and postal items containing goods to the United States, including Puerto Rico and other US territories. The decision by CTT aligns with similar measures announced by postal operators across Europe, Asia, and Australia, all of which are adjusting to the end of the […]
24 August 2025
Eduardo Martins Serra, the acclaimed international cinematographer behind the final Harry Potter films, Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Serra passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by the Portuguese Film Academy, which hailed him as “the most international of Portuguese cinematographers.” Born in Lisbon in 1943, Serra’s path […]
23 August 2025
Portugal’s cork industry has successfully earned a US tariff exemption under the new US-EU trade agreement, safeguarding one of the country’s most iconic and strategic exports. The exemption prevents a 15% tariff surcharge that would have applied to Portuguese cork, ensuring continued access to one of the sector’s most important global markets. Portugal is the […]
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