07 July 2017
One of rarest flowers in the world, known as ‘Myosotis Azorica’, grows exclusively on the island of Corvo where it was found near extinction. Endemic to the Azores, the plant was identified for the first time in 1842 by British botanist H.C. Watson, on the islands of S. Jorge, Pico, Faial, and Flores. Since 2012 […]
Posted in Azores, Corvo, Featured, Heritage, Organizations
07 July 2017
University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan has approved the renewal of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture for an additional five years. In a prepared statement Chancellor Robert E. Johnson remarked, “the Center will continue to be the nation’s preeminent university-based organization devoted to promoting and sharing the culture of […]
Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People
07 July 2017
Portugal’s capital was named the European city with more “cultural dynamism” by the “Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor” a project endorsed by the European Commission. The ranking, which will be updated every two years, covers 168 cities in 30 countries (28 in the European Union plus Switzerland and Norway). The project aims to help policy […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal
03 July 2017
Accessible and authentic recipes from the beautiful Portuguese capital. Full of history, great food, and bursting with character, Portugal’s capital is one of Europe’s most charming cities. In Lisbon, Rebecca Seal shares her favorite recipes, inspired by her travels. Set on seven hills, Lisbon features world-class beaches, city views, and wild forests. And the food […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Food & Wine, People, Portugal, Travel
02 July 2017
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) are holding a joint annual Global Colloquium on Terceira island, Azores, from September 16 -18, 2017, hosted by the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP). In its 45th edition, the ASEE annual conference was held previously in Beijing, Sydney, Rio […]
Posted in Azores, Conferences, Education, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Terceira, World
01 July 2017
July First is Madeira Day [Dia da Região Autónoma da Madeira e das Comunidades Madeirenses], a holiday observed in Madeira to mark the date when The Portuguese Constitution in 1976 granted iself-rule to the archipelago. The day is also celebrated with pride in the many Portuguese communities of Madeiran descent around the world, namely in […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World
