26 June 2026
Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic commemorated on Friday the 50th anniversary celebration of the constitutional autonomy of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos with a special solemn plenary session honoring one of the most significant democratic achievements of the 1976 Constitution. The anniversary also became a platform for renewed calls to deepen the autonomy of the […]
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24 June 2026
Today, June 24th, Congressmen David Valadao (CA-22) and Jim Costa (CA-21), co-chairs of the Portuguese-American Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, reintroduced a bipartisan resolution formally recognizing June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. The measure honors the rich history, culture, and enduring contributions of the more than 1.4 million Americans of Portuguese ancestry, while […]
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23 June 2026
Portugal’s squad delivered a commanding response to its opening-match disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 today in Houston, Texas. The performance of captain Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted the match. The milestone further cemented Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and silenced critics who questioned […]
Posted in Community, Featured, People, Portugal, Sports, World
19 June 2026
President António José Seguro has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal in 2027, a year that will carry exceptional religious, diplomatic, and historical significance for the country. The invitation coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fátima, the 500th anniversary of the formal establishment of the Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal, […]
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18 June 2026
This richly woven, multi-voiced novel transports readers to a small village on São Miguel, the largest of Portugal’s Azores islands. Through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the 1940s and the stories shared by his beloved great-uncle, Tio Pascoal, the novel paints a vivid portrait of island life- its beauty, its hardships, […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, São Miguel, World
12 June 2026
Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]
