Portuguese American Journal

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Book | Reduction in Force: Poems by Hugo dos Santos  Community | Portuguese diaspora entrepreneurs network to be created Debate | Portuguese lawmakers propose shift in gender identity laws Vatican City | Pope Leo XIV to visit Fátima in the near future Community | Boston Red Sox to honor Portuguese Heritage Night
 

Book | Reduction in Force: Poems by Hugo dos Santos  – Review

By Millicent Borges Accardi Born in Lisboa, Portugal, Hugo dos Santos was raised in New Jersey. An award-winning writer and translator, his books include a collection of short stories about Newark, Then, there (Spuyten Duyvil, 2019), his upcoming book, book A Reduction in Force (Bauhan Publishing, 2026), winner of the May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry […]

Community | Portuguese diaspora entrepreneurs network to be created – Portugal

The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities, Emídio Sousa, has expressed his intention to foster the creation of an economic community that connects Portuguese citizens and their descendants worldwide, aiming to strengthen ties between the diaspora and Portugal’s economy. His proposal centers on leveraging the global Portuguese diaspora, estimated at more than five million people, […]

Debate | Portuguese lawmakers propose shift in gender identity laws – Portugal

Portugal’s parliament has voted in a preliminary session to advance three controversial bills that would significantly alter the country’s gender identity framework, marking a potential shift away from one of Europe’s most progressive legal models.  The proposals, backed by center-right and right-wing parties including the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Chega, and CDS-PP, would move forward […]

Vatican City | Pope Leo XIV to visit Fátima in the near future – Portugal

Pope Leo XIV has expressed a clear desire to visit Portugal, fueling growing expectations that a future papal trip will include the Sanctuary of Fátima, one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites.  While the Vatican has confirmed there is no imminent official visit being planned, recent diplomatic and ecclesiastical signals suggest the visit […]

Community | Boston Red Sox to honor Portuguese Heritage Night – Massachusetts

The Boston Red Sox have announced a special Portuguese Heritage Night on June 3 at Fenway Park, as the team takes on the Baltimore Orioles.  June’s designation as Portuguese-American Heritage Month in Massachusetts gives added significance to the Red Sox celebration at Fenway Park.  The honor is part of the club’s ongoing commitment to celebrate […]

Film | Eduardo Serra passed away at the age of 81 – Portugal

24 August 2025

Eduardo Martins Serra, the acclaimed international cinematographer behind the final Harry Potter films, Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Serra passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by the Portuguese Film Academy, which hailed him as “the most international of Portuguese cinematographers.” Born in Lisbon in 1943, Serra’s path […]

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Trade | US exempts Portuguese cork from import tariffs – Portugal

23 August 2025

Portugal’s cork industry has successfully earned a US tariff exemption under the new US-EU trade agreement, safeguarding one of the country’s most iconic and strategic exports.  The exemption prevents a 15% tariff surcharge that would have applied to Portuguese cork, ensuring continued access to one of the sector’s most important global markets. Portugal is the […]

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Posted in Featured, Food & Wine, Portugal, World

Community | Port Wine Fest returns to the United States in Fall 2025 – Portugal

22 August 2025

The third edition of Port Wine Fest is set to take place in the United States in Fall 2025, with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample rare vintages, explore new labels, and discover the versatility of Port in cocktails and gastronomy. The festival will once […]

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Calamity | Devastating wildfires spreading across central and northern regions – Portugal

18 August 2025

Portugal is facing one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent years, with more than 172,000 hectares burned nationwide. In just four days between August 14 and 17, nearly 96,200 hectares were lost, surpassing the total area scorched in 2023.  The Central region has been the hardest hit, particularly in the districts of Castelo […]

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Science | Santa Maria hosting “Astronaut for a Day” initiative – Azores

18 August 2025

From September 18 to 21, 2025, the Portuguese Space Agency will host the third edition of its “Astronaut for a Day” initiative, offering participants the opportunity to experience parabolic flights that simulate the sensation of microgravity. Accordingly, 30 young people from across Portugal will have the rare opportunity to experience life as astronauts. Hosting the […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Santa Maria, World

Terceira | 39th International Folk Azores Festival – Azores 

12 August 2025

The 39th International Folklore Festival of the Azores (Folk Azores) is underway from August 10 to 17, 2025, transforming Terceira Island into a living stage of global cultural heritage. Recognized as Portugal’s largest international folklore festival, Folk Azores fosters cross-cultural dialogue while celebrating the living traditions of the Azores. Organized by COFIT (Comité Organizador de […]

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