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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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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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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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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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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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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