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Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award Space | Portugal launches satellites honoring national literary figures
 

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

Space | Portugal launches satellites honoring national literary figures – Santa Barbara, CA

Portugal successfully launched six satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, US. The mission reinforces Portugal’s growing role in the global space economy, while also strengthening strategic, scientific, and economic links across the Atlantic. Among the satellites are four named after some of the nation’s most celebrated literary figures […]

Memoir: ‘The Education of George Monteiro’ – by George Monteiro

03 September 2017

[“The Education of George Monteiro” was delivered as the keynote address at the “Conference on the Portuguese-American Experience,” held at the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, N. Dartmouth, Massachusetts, on Oct. 12, 1996.  It is published for the first time in the Portuguese American Journal.]   By George Monteiro I […]

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

Award: Angela Morado presented with Honorary MBE – Portugal

02 September 2017

By Len Port Angela Morado of the British Vice Consulate in the Algarve has been presented with an Honorary MBE, awarded to her by Her Majesty the Queen, in recognition of her significant contribution to relations between the United Kingdom and Portugal. The award was formally presented by the British Ambassador to Portugal, Kirsty Hayes, […]

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

TIFF: Portugal  represented at the Toronto International Film Festival – Canada

01 September 2017

By Cristina Ogden Filmgoers in Toronto, Canada, will be among the first audiences in North America to see four new Portuguese productions and co-productions at the 42nd annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The Festival runs September 7-17, 2017. The Nothing Factory (A Fábrica de Nada) by Pedro Pinho, centers on a dispute between factory […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Taxman: New law prohibits cash payments over €3,000 – Portugal

31 August 2017

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa promulgated a law prohibiting cash payments of more than €3,000 (USD$3,544) for residents and €10,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency), for non-residents. The €10,000 limit for non-residents only applies to payments between individuals, excluding entrepreneurs or traders. The new law seeks to increase electronic payments easily traceable for […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

Honor: Lisbon Oceanarium named best in the word – Portugal

30 August 2017

The Lisbon Oceanarium was considered the best in the world by Trip Advisor website users. More than 28,000 visitors affiliated with the travel website rated their opinion as an “excellent” experience. The oceanarium, located in the Parque das Nações, is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe and one of the most visited attractions in Lisbon. […]

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Posted in Awards, Education, Featured, Portugal, Travel, World

Heritage: 9th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta – New Bedford, MA

30 August 2017

The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society (AMHS) his hosting the 9th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta to be held in New Bedford (MA) on September 6-10. A team of 29 local men and women will represent the United States of America in a rowing and sailing competition against teams from the Azorean islands of Faial and Pico. […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Pico, Sports, World

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