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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 […]

Jumpseller.com: Portuguese online company expands globally – Latin America

12 July 2016

Launching an online store can be challenging for smaller business, but Portuguese company Jumpseller.com goes global and is expanding its ecommerce solutions in Latin America and the United States. Started in 2010 by Tiago Matos and Filipe Gonçalves, Jumpseller can help small businesses make designing and maintaining an online store relatively simple and affordable. Both Matos and Gonçalves […]

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

Brexit: Can the silly season get any sillier? By Len Port

09 July 2016

By Len Port, Contributor (*) Britain’s oldest ally has been trying to make sense of the hullabaloo over the referendum, but it hasn’t been easy. For example, last weekend Tony Blair said Britain might want to change its mind. And he was talking about Brexit, not the Chilcot report. Many of the 17 million who […]

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Posted in Politics, Portugal, World

EURO 2016: Portugal to face formidable adversary – Paris, France

09 July 2016

Portugal’s team is hoping to win the game of their lives on Sunday’s Euro 2016 final against hosts France. Portugal have lost last 10 matches between the two teams. The French have won the last two major tournaments they have hosted. Indeed, the Portuguese national team has suffered 10 straight losses against France including the […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, World

Sports: Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Vila Franca do Campo – Azores

07 July 2016

For the fourth successive year, 16 professional cliff divers from around the world are gathering in the Azores to participate in the third stop of the 2016 International Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The extreme sport diving competition is being held Saturday, July 9, at the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, an islet […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, São Miguel, Sports, World

MAPS: Survey to Assess Portuguese Community Needs – Framingham, MA

06 July 2016

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has launched a survey to find and address important service gaps/needs for the Portuguese-speaking communities of Framingham and surrounding areas. The survey, according to MAPS, will help the nonprofit health and social services organization evaluate existing programs at its Framingham office. “This survey will give us a clearer […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Organizations, People

Historical Remembrance & Celebration at the Portuguese Embassy – Washington, DC

06 July 2016

By C. Naseer Ahmad (*) The Portuguese Ambassador Domingos Fezas Vital, together with Honorable Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira, hosted a hundreds of guests to commemorate American Independence and the reinvigorate the historical ties between Portugal and the United States. The event was marked by style as well as substance. About […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Politics, Portugal