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Storm Kristin | Central country region devastated by widespread damage UPDATE | Presidential election heads to runoff as diaspora voters decry voting barriers Elections’26 | One of the most presidential contests in decades Book | Luso-Orientalism(s) On Imagined Projections And Ruins | By Maria do Carmo Piçarra Community | Entrepreneur Manuel Eduardo Vieira awarded the Comenda da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique
 

Storm Kristin | Central country region devastated by widespread damage – Portugal

One of the most powerful winter storms to hit Portugal in recent years, storm Kristin, caused severe destruction across central regions of the country, resulting in multiple fatalities, widespread power outages, and extensive damage to infrastructure.  Thousands of emergency incidents were reported nationwide. According to official sources, the storm caused at least five to six […]

UPDATE | Presidential election heads to runoff as diaspora voters decry voting barriers – Portugal

Portugal’s presidential election, held on January 18, concluded without a decisive winner, sending the country to a runoff election on February 8, 2026, following one of the most polarized presidential contests since the return of democracy.  According to the official provisional results, the socialist left-center candidate, António José Seguro, led the first round with 31.1% […]

Elections’26 | One of the most presidential contests in decades – Portugal

Portugal will hold its next presidential election on  Sunday, January 18, 2026, with a possible runoff scheduled for February 8, 2026, if no candidate secures a majority. In what analysts describe as one of the most unpredictable presidential contests in decades, the presidential election is expected to be closely watched both domestically and internationally as […]

Book | Luso-Orientalism(s) On Imagined Projections And Ruins | By Maria do Carmo Piçarra – Editor’s Note

This book aims to explore the multiple ways in which Portuguese colonialism in former “Portuguese Asia” has been imagined. It focuses primarily on how Estado Novo (1933–1974), the longest-running European dictatorship, “imagined” these territories and peoples. Images played a pivotal role in the exercise of colonial power, propagating established ideas and portraying a colonial reality […]

Community | Entrepreneur Manuel Eduardo Vieira awarded the Comenda da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique – Portugal

Portuguese-American entrepreneur Manuel Eduardo Vieira, known as a world leader in organic sweet-potato farming, has been awarded the Comenda da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique, one of Portugal’s highest civilian honors.,  The decoration, in recognition of his accomplishments and outstanding contributions to the promotion of Portuguese culture, values, and excellence abroad, was conferred by the […]

In Memoriam | The World’s Tribute to Diogo Jota (1996-2025) – Portugal

05 July 2025

The sudden, tragic death of Diogo Jota, 28, Liverpool and Portugal forward, alongside his younger brother André Silva, 25, in a car accident on 3 July 2025, has sent shockwaves through the global football community. The funeral, held July 5, in Gondomar, Portugal, was the culmination of a national and international period of mourning. The […]

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Honor | Guimarães named European Green Capital 2026 – Brussels, Belgium

02 July 2025

Guimarães, Portugal, has been officially awarded the title of European Green Capital 2026 by the European Commission, recognizing the city’s strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation, and community engagement. Guimarães, associated with the foundation and identity of the Portuguese nationality, was selected over fellow finalist cities Heilbronn (Germany) and Klagenfurt (Austria). The European Commission’s Green […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

Sports | Portugal qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – Switzerland

02 July 2025

Portugal’s women’s national football team has officially qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, set to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27, 2025. Their continued presence on the European stage reflects growing investment and development in women’s football in Portugal. This marks the team’s third consecutive appearance at the European Championship, […]

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Opinion | Minority fragile government struggles to proceed – Portugal

02 July 2025

By Len Port Portugal’s minority government, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, is able to proceed with its new administration program after a no-confidence motion by the Communist Party (PC) was completely rejected this week. In its program, the AD government has pledged to continue cutting taxes for the middle-class […]

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Azores | The XIII International Whaleboat Regatta – New Bedford, MA

01 July 2025

The island of Faial will become the epicenter of Azorean maritime heritage, hosting two major international events that honor the seafaring traditions shared between the Azores and its diaspora communities.  From July 2 to 6, the city of Horta, Faial,  will welcome the XIII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, co-organized with the New Bedford-based Azorean Maritime […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Pico, Sports, World

Heritage  | Diáspora Golf Tournament returns to Amarante on July 26, 2025 – Portugal

01 July 2025

The Diáspora Golf tournament will return to the picturesque Amarante Golf Course on 26 July 2025, bringing together golf enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese diaspora for a unique celebration of sport, heritage, and culture.  The event blends competitive play with social and cultural experiences in the heart of northern Portugal, offering participants the opportunity […]

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