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June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel
 

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note

Miracle of the Roses is a beautifully crafted book that brings to life one of the most beloved legends of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal-a story of quiet courage, compassion, and unwavering faith. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtfully designed pages, readers are invited to discover the powerful moment when an act of hidden charity was […]

Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel – Portugal

A nationwide general strike is expected to cause major disruptions at airports across Portugal on June 3, 2026, with more than 500 flights potentially affected or canceled. Airport authorities and airlines are warning travelers that disruptions may extend beyond the strike day itself, affecting flights on June 2 and June 4 as aircraft and crews […]

2019: Universities to add 2,500 placements for international students – Portugal

27 November 2018

The Portuguese Government has authorized institutions of higher education to offer 2,500 additional placements for international students for the 2019/20 academic year. Currently, universities and polytechnics in Portugal offer about 10,000 placements for international students for each academic each year. With the addition, the initiative will offer a total of 12,700 openings.  With this measure […]

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Posted in Azores, Education, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, Portugal, World

Book: ‘Volcanoes of the Azores’ Kueppers & Beier (Eds.) – Editor’s Note

24 November 2018

First comprehensive overview of geological features in the Azores from volcanological, geochemical, petrological, paleontological, structural and hydrological perspectives. Includes a chapter on “Volcanoes and Society”, which is of great use for everyone working in hazard management in a comparable geological setting. The Azores archipelago consists of nine islands that emerge from the Azores Plateau in […]

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Posted in Azores, Books, Featured, Heritage, World

Book: ‘Hawk Island’ by Manuela DaCosta – Editor’s Note

20 November 2018

Hawk Island stands in the middle of the Atlantic, small and defiant, like its people. Two Brooks is the most isolated village in Hawk Island, surrounded by high cliffs and flanked at each end by a brook. It is a village of tenacious people, hardened by isolation and punished by nature with crude winters and […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Terceira

2019: Foreigners will be able to apply for a Citizen Card – Portugal

16 November 2018

Starting in 2019, registered foreigners in Portugal will be able to apply for a Citizen Card, similar to the national Cartão de Cidadão, for personal identification, taxation, social security, and access to the national health system.  The Citizen Card, which replaces the current residency card, is complete with all the relevant ID numbers “at the […]

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

Community: Lori Trahan, 1st Portuguese-American woman elected to Congress – Lowell, MA

10 November 2018

Democrat Lori Loureiro Trahan is the newest member of Congress from Massachusetts. She represents the 3rd Congressional District seat held by retiring U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-Lowell). Trahan beat Republican Rick Green and independent Mike Mullen to win election with 61% of the vote. A record 98 women won seats in the House of Representatives […]

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Posted in Azores, Brazil, Community, Featured, Graciosa, Heritage, People, World

Community: Nobel Prize Craig Mello to be honored – Fall River, MA

02 November 2018

Scientist Craig C. Mello, awarded the 2006 Nobel Prize in Medicine, will be honored by the Portuguese American community at an event taking place November 10, from 10 am to 2 pm, at The Cove Restaurant, 392 Davol St, Fall River, MA. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Craig Mello has roots in Maia, São Miguel, […]

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

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