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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: Portugal Day celebrations held in Providence – Rhode Island

08 June 2017

The Assistant Secretary for External Relations of the Government of the Azores starts Friday, June 9, a three-day visit to the United States to participate in the celebrations of Portugal Day in Providence, Rhode Island, and meet with the Azorean community and institutions. On Friday, June 9, Secretary Bettencourt will address the Rhode Island State […]

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

Friends of Portugal: Evening at the Ambassador’s Residence – Washington, DC

08 June 2017

C. Naseer Ahmad, Contributor (*) Friends of Portugal were enchanted by a splendid cultural experience through an exquisite event hosted, June 7, by H.E. Ambassador Domingos Fezas Vital and his wife Mrs. Isabel Vital. Ambassador Vital was ably assisted by Cultural Secretary Joanna Mayer Castro and staff to make the guests experience the marvelous skills […]

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Azores Airlines: Incident strands 220 passengers at Logan Airport – Boston, MA

08 June 2017

About 220 Azores Airlines passengers were left stranded overnight at Logan Airport, June 7, after the plane was damaged by ground equipment while moving to the runway. The plane was bound to the Azores, Lisbon, Portugal, and Barcelona, Spain. As the jet rolled out onto the taxiway, passengers heard a loud crash, it was reported.  […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Organizations, Portugal, Travel

Portugal: Keeping peace and controlling climate change – By Len Port  

05 June 2017

By Len Port, Contributor (*) Recent events have been a reminder of Portugal’s laudable position well ahead of many other more powerful countries in at least two key areas of human endeavour: keeping the peace and controlling climate change. The atrocities in London last weekend and Manchester last month made the latest Global Peace index […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, Portugal

June 5th: The Azores celebrate 41 years of self-rule – Horta, Faial

05 June 2017

On Monday, June 5th, the Azorean people celebrate the –  ‘Day of the Azores’ – a public holiday established in 1980, dedicated to honor Azorean self-rule as granted in the Portuguese Constitution of 1976, following the Carnation Revolution of April 25, 1974. Designated ‘Dia da Região Autónoma dos Açores’ (Day of the Autonomous Region of […]

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

Travel Alert: Azores Airlines on strike on June 1-2 – Azores

30 May 2017

The cabin crew of SATA International /Azores Airlines will stage a strike on June 1 and June 2, according to a statement released to the press by the National Union of Civil Aviation (SNPVAC). According to a statement, all passengers booked on SATA International / Azores Airlines flights for June 1 and June 2 are […]

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