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1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award
 

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

Thirteen Ways of Translating a Poem by Vergílio Ferreira

04 October 2018

Translated by George Monteiro It is impossible to translate poetry, decided Elizabeth Bishop, but perhaps only one aspect of a poem can be translated at a time, and each poem needs several translations.1 So here are thirteen attempts made to translate an untitled quatrain by Vergílio Ferreira. I stopped at thirteen in homage to Wallace […]

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

Straight from Pico: An interview with the author of ‘The Tenth Island’

25 September 2018

By Millicent Borges Accardi Diana Marcum has worked at the Los Angeles Times as a senior journalist since 2011 covering the Central Valley in California and places beyond.   Her career began with a gig as an editorial assistant and, later, she became a reporter for the San Bernardino Sun and the Fresno Bee. In 2015, […]

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Posted in Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, Organizations, People, Travel, World

Community: 140th anniversary of the first Portuguese migration to Hawaii – Azores

25 September 2018

The Portuguese American community of Hawaii is celebrating the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese migration to the state in the second half of the nineteenth century. The Government of the Azores will be represented by the Regional Director of the Communities, Paulo Teves, in the celebrations. According to the program for […]

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

United Nations: President of Portugal to address General Assembly – New York, NY

24 September 2018

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, addressed on Monday the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York, dedicated to the example of former South African President Nelson Mandela. On Monday, after addressing the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had bilateral meetings with the President of the […]

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

São Miguel: Seismic activity considered above normal values – Azores

22 September 2018

The Center for Seismic-Volcanic Surveillance of the Azores (CIVISA) has alerted the population of the archipelago for seismic activity being significantly “above normal values.” Authorities in the Azores have alerted the population of São Miguel in particular for ongoing seismic activity on the island, starting September 20, with over 97 seismic events registered on land […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, São Miguel

Pedro & Inês: Cryptic love story continues to inspire art projects in North America

19 September 2018

By Cristina Ogden The love story of Portuguese King Pedro I (1320-1367) and Inês de Castro (c1320-1355) continues to find a place in recent productions and projects in North America. Crown Prince Pedro, who was married to Castilian noblewoman Constanza Manuel de Villena (c1316-1345), maintained a long loving relationship with his wife’s Lady-in-Waiting, Inês de […]

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