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Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal 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
 

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

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 […]

PDL26 | Ponta Delgada Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 – Azores

20 October 2025

The city of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, is preparing to take center stage in 2026 as ‘Portuguese Capital of Culture,’ a milestone that celebrates the archipelago’s creativity, resilience, and Atlantic identity — while continuing its greater goal towards becoming the European Capital of Culture 2027. For now, during a signing ceremony held at the […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Community | Carminho returns for a Fado concert touring – United States 

20 October 2025

By David Mendonça, Contributor (*) -nominated Portuguese fado singer Carminho is currently touring the U.S. in support of her latest recording, “Eu Vou Morrer de Amor ou Resistir” (I will die from love or I’ll resist). Carminho’s new album is already recognized as a landmark contribution to fado music. Like the best of this music, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Music, Portugal, Uncategorized, World

Book | Translating from the Portuguese: A Life Translated | By Elizabeth Lowe – Editor’s Note

20 October 2025

Elizabeth Lowe charts her journey to becoming a translator through a series of vignettes relating her life as a “third-culture kid” and living and working abroad in a kaleidoscope of cultures and languages. She lived in Germany as a young child immediately after the Second World War while her father worked in the Nuremburg trials […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Community | PALCUS 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala – Washington, D.C.

19 October 2025

The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States (PALCUS) hosted its 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding Portuguese-Americans across a wide spectrum of professions and community endeavors. The 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala brought together Portuguese-American leaders, elected […]

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

Rabo de Peixe | Netflix premieres season two of acclaimed “Turn of the Tide” – Azores

17 October 2025

Netflix today premieres season two of the acclaimed Portuguese series Rabo de Peixe (Turn of the Tide), continuing the thrilling saga that first placed the Azores on the global streaming map. Produced by Ukbar Filmes in partnership with Netflix, the series has become one of the platform’s most-watched non-English shows, ranking in the Top 10 […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Film, Heritage, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Terceira | U.S. Government shutdown leaves workers at Lajes Air Base without pay – Azores

17 October 2025

Hundreds of Portuguese civilian workers employed at the U.S. Air Force’s Lajes Field (Base das Lajes) on Terceira Island, Azores, have gone without pay as a direct consequence of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. The situation has created a bilateral diplomatic reaction. According to reports, confirmed by the Government of the Azores, Portuguese employees working […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Politics, Portugal, Terceira, World