Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

Featured Stories
Community | Camões Institute promotes Portuguese language teaching Honor | President José Bolieiro awarded the Peter Benchley Ocean Award Book | Representing the Middle Ages in Modern Portugal (1890–1947) | By Pedro Martins Update | New deadly storm threatens the country nationwide Community | Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy Award
 

Community | Camões Institute promotes Portuguese language teaching – California

On February 3, 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Camões — Institute for Cooperation and Language, I.P. and the California Department of Education (CDE) during a ceremony held at the Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, located on the 5th floor of 1430 N Street in Sacramento, California. The Consul […]

Honor | President José Bolieiro awarded the Peter Benchley Ocean Award – Monterey, CA

José Manuel Bolieiro, President of the Regional Government of the Azores, has been honored with the prestigious Peter Benchley Ocean Award, recognizing his leadership and commitment to ocean conservation, sustainable marine governance, and the protection of Atlantic ecosystems. Bolieiro is scheduled to formally accept the distinction, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Ocean,” […]

Book | Representing the Middle Ages in Modern Portugal (1890–1947) | By Pedro Martins – Editor’s Note

What role did the Middle Ages play in the construction of Portuguese national identity in the modern age? Which medieval ideas, themes, objects, buildings, events, and figures contributed to this process? How did Portuguese intellectuals, artists, and politicians from the late-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century narrate, rework, and commemorate them? These are some of […]

Update | New deadly storm threatens the country nationwide – Portugal

As Portugal recovers from widespread devastation caused by Storm Kristin, authorities warn that a new severe storm system is expected to affect large portions of the country this week, significantly increasing the risk of renewed flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) expects the new storm, named […]

Community | Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt wins Grammy Award – Los Angeles, CA

Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was among the winners at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, marking another major milestone in his celebrated international career.  He won the Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance for his participation in ‘Changes (Live from Villa Park)’. The show took place in Birmingham, UK, in 2025, at […]

Community | Port Wine Fest returns to the United States in Fall 2025 – Portugal

22 August 2025

The third edition of Port Wine Fest is set to take place in the United States in Fall 2025, with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample rare vintages, explore new labels, and discover the versatility of Port in cocktails and gastronomy. The festival will once […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Calamity | Devastating wildfires spreading across central and northern regions – Portugal

18 August 2025

Portugal is facing one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent years, with more than 172,000 hectares burned nationwide. In just four days between August 14 and 17, nearly 96,200 hectares were lost, surpassing the total area scorched in 2023.  The Central region has been the hardest hit, particularly in the districts of Castelo […]

Read the full story

Posted in Featured, Portugal

Science | Santa Maria hosting “Astronaut for a Day” initiative – Azores

18 August 2025

From September 18 to 21, 2025, the Portuguese Space Agency will host the third edition of its “Astronaut for a Day” initiative, offering participants the opportunity to experience parabolic flights that simulate the sensation of microgravity. Accordingly, 30 young people from across Portugal will have the rare opportunity to experience life as astronauts. Hosting the […]

Read the full story

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

Terceira | 39th International Folk Azores Festival – Azores 

12 August 2025

The 39th International Folklore Festival of the Azores (Folk Azores) is underway from August 10 to 17, 2025, transforming Terceira Island into a living stage of global cultural heritage. Recognized as Portugal’s largest international folklore festival, Folk Azores fosters cross-cultural dialogue while celebrating the living traditions of the Azores. Organized by COFIT (Comité Organizador de […]

Read the full story

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

Azores | Exhibit at the Osaka-Kansai 2025 World Expo – Japan

12 August 2025

The Autonomous Region of the Azores will be present at the Osaka-Kansai 2025 World Expo in Japan from August 14 to 17. The Azores will be represented in the Portuguese Pavilion with the theme “Between Hearts,” evoking the emotional and cultural ties between two distant archipelagos united by the ocean.  “It is with united hearts […]

Read the full story

Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

U.S. Senate | John Arrigo confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Portugal – Washington, DC

05 August 2025

The U.S. Senate confirmed John Arrigo as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Portugal on August 2, 2025, with a vote of 52 in favor and 42 against.  The position of U.S. Ambassador to Portugal had remained vacant since the departure of former ambassador Randi Charno Levine in early 2025. […]

Read the full story

Posted in Featured, People, Portugal, World