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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 Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel
 

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 […]

Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel – Portugal

A nationwide general strike is expected to cause major disruptions at airports across Portugal on June 3, 2026, with more than 500 flights potentially affected or canceled. Airport authorities and airlines are warning travelers that disruptions may extend beyond the strike day itself, affecting flights on June 2 and June 4 as aircraft and crews […]

Community: Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture gets five more years – UMass, Dartmouth

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 […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People

Lisbon: European city with more cultural dynamism – Portugal

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 […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal

Book: Lisbon: Recipes from Portugal’s Beautiful Southern Region – Editor’s Note

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 […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Food & Wine, People, Portugal, Travel

Convention: Terceira hosting engineering students from two continents – Azores

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Conferences, Education, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Terceira, World

July 1st: Madeira Day celebrates self-rule and heritage pride – Madeira

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Faial: Europe’s rarest orchid found in Cadeira do Faial – Azores

30 June 2017

The rarest orchid in Europe –  ‘Platanthera Azorica’ – endemic to the Azores, was identified by a visitor this week on Faial island. Alerted for the possibility of the existence of this rare orchid in the protected area of the Natural Reserve of Caldeira do Faial, a technical team from the Botanical Garden of Faial […]

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Posted in Azores, Faial, Featured, Heritage, People, São Jorge