02 July 2025
By Len Port Portugal’s minority government, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, is able to proceed with its new administration program after a no-confidence motion by the Communist Party (PC) was completely rejected this week. In its program, the AD government has pledged to continue cutting taxes for the middle-class […]
01 July 2025
The island of Faial will become the epicenter of Azorean maritime heritage, hosting two major international events that honor the seafaring traditions shared between the Azores and its diaspora communities. From July 2 to 6, the city of Horta, Faial, will welcome the XIII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, co-organized with the New Bedford-based Azorean Maritime […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Pico, Sports, World
01 July 2025
The Diáspora Golf tournament will return to the picturesque Amarante Golf Course on 26 July 2025, bringing together golf enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese diaspora for a unique celebration of sport, heritage, and culture. The event blends competitive play with social and cultural experiences in the heart of northern Portugal, offering participants the opportunity […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Sports, Travel, World
30 June 2025
Évora city in Portugal’s Alentejo region, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2027, marking the fourth time a Portuguese city has received this honor. Chosen from a shortlist that included Aveiro, Braga, and Ponta Delgada, Évora was praised for its strong regional identity, cultural depth, and innovative […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World
30 June 2025
The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) is hosting the 9th edition of the Legislators’ Dialogue on June 30 and July 1 in Lisbon, bringing together 20 elected officials of Portuguese descent from across the United States. This annual bipartisan gathering convenes U.S. legislators serving at both the federal and state levels to deepen ties with Portugal […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World
30 June 2025
Catherine of Braganza has regularly been referred to as ‘the forgotten queen’ and there is much truth in this statement. Following her death in 1705, a fully detailed biography in English remained unwritten until 1915. The last major bio published about her was in Portuguese in 1941 and it has never been translated into English. […]
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