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July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26
 

July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties – Azores

As the United States commemorates its 250th Independence Day on July 4, the longstanding relationship between Portugal and the United States offers a remarkable chapter in the history of the Atlantic world.  Although Portugal remained officially neutral during the American Revolutionary War, due to its centuries-old alliance with Great Britain under the Treaty of Windsor […]

Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

This spring, Nicholas Ferraz graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a Master of Education in Teaching and Teacher Leadership, earning a 4.0 GPA. Already a certified mathematics teacher in Massachusetts, Ferraz represents a generation of Portuguese American educators whose professional journeys reflect both academic excellence and a deep commitment to multilingual and […]

Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize – Portugal

Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been named the recipient of the prestigious Camões Prize, the highest literary distinction in the Portuguese language. One of the most celebrated Portuguese-language authors of her generation underscores the global reach and enduring influence of her literary work. Jointly awarded by the governments of Portugal and Brazil, the annual prize […]

50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers – Portugal

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 […]

FIFA’26 – Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup History – Houston, TX

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 […]

Weather Alert | Hurricane Gabrielle headed toward the islands – Azores

25 September 2025

As Hurricane Gabrielle approaches the Azores, regional authorities are reinforcing emergency protocols and urging residents to prepare for significant impacts. The storm is expected to reach the archipelago late Thursday into Friday, bringing intense winds, heavy rainfall, high seas, and coastal flooding. Although weakening is anticipated as the system moves over cooler waters, it will […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Portugal, World

Stephen Rebello | A Storyteller of Film, Secrets, Intrigue, and Suspense – Interview

24 September 2025

By Millicent Borges Accardi When we last interviewed* Portuguese-American writer Stephen Rebello, the movie Hitchcock, adapted for film from Rebello’s wonderful book, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of ‘Psycho’, had recently debuted. The 2012 biographical drama, starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlet Johansen, was receiving rave reviews as well as nominations for best original […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Interviews, People, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Diplomacy | Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa delivers his final address at the UN General Assembly – New York, NY

23 September 2025

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will deliver his sixth and final address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York today, Tuesday, marking the end of a cycle of interventions in which he has consistently defended multilateralism and international cooperation. This year, however, Portugal’s decision to formally recognize the State of […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Book | Grace Period |  By Maria Judite de Carvalho – Editor’s Note

22 September 2025

Mateus Silva is at a crossroads, but too paralyzed to change direction in a life that he no longer seems to control. After 25 years away, he has returned to sell his childhood home so he can send his longtime girlfriend—whom he now realizes he may have never loved—on a trip to the Acropolis before […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Diplomacy | Portugal formally recognizes the State of Palestine – United Nations

20 September 2025

The Government of Portugal announced it will formally recognize the State of Palestine this Sunday. The decision comes on the eve of the UN General Assembly’s high-level week in New York, where Middle East peace will be high on the agenda. Portugal, the latest EU member to recognize Palestine, will formally transmit its recognition to […]

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Posted in Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Featured, Guiné-Bissau, Mozambique, Politics, Portugal, São Tomé and Prince, World

FLAD 40Years | Launching “Coast to Coast” book collection – Terceira, Azores

19 September 2025

The Luso American Development Foundation (FLAD) is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a year-long program of multidisciplinary initiatives. As part of the commemorations, FLAD is launching Coast to Coast, a new book collection, which will debut at the Lajes International Conference taking place September 18–19 in Terceira, Azores. The new Coast to Coast collection features […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, Terceira, World