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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. […]

Community: Honorary Consul of Portugal John Martins died – Los Angeles, CA

16 June 2018

John Carlos Martins, Honorary Consul of Portugal in Los Angles, died Friday victim of a traffic accident, on Highway 150, Ventura County, Southern California. He was 54 years old. One of the most relevant community members of the Portuguese community in Southern California, he was born in the parish of the Altares, Angra do Heroísmo. […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Heritage, People, Terceira

Parliament: Prescribed use of medical marijuana approved – Portugal

16 June 2018

Portugal’s parliament has approved the use of “marijuana-based medicines” to be available only with a doctor’s prescription and sold only in pharmacies. Earlier proposals to allow patients to grow the drug at home were rejected The measure legalizes the medicinal use of cannabis for PTSD, chronic pain, cancer therapy side-effects, and a list of other […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

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

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