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CR7 | Cristiano Ronaldo meets President Donald Trump in the White House Cascais Ópera |  Applications open for the 2026 International  Vocal Competition Book | The Liberation of Portuguese Africa, 1961-75 | By Pedro Aires Oliveira et al Web Summit | Microsoft confirms $10 billion investment in AI data hub in Sines Community | Portuguese abroad urged to register for the 2026 Presidential Election
 

CR7 | Cristiano Ronaldo meets President Donald Trump in the White House – Washington, DC

On the evening of November 18, 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo attended a black-tie dinner at the White House, hosted by President Donald Trump in honor of Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.  The Portuguese football star was seated in a position of prominence in the East Room, alongside major political and business figures, […]

Cascais Ópera |  Applications open for the 2026 International Vocal Competition – Portugal

The Cascais Ópera – Concurso Internacional de Canto has officially opened applications for its 3rd edition, inviting young opera singers from around the world to participate in one of Portugal’s most dynamic and career-focused lyric-arts competitions. Prizes include monetary awards, performance engagements, and ongoing career mentorship, reinforcing the competition’s mission to launch the next generation […]

Book | The Liberation of Portuguese Africa, 1961-75 | By Pedro Aires Oliveira et al – Editor’s Note

This book analyzes the liberation struggles that took place in the Portuguese colonies of Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, Cabo Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe during the second half of the twentieth century, highlighting how they unraveled and challenged colonialism in the international sphere. Activists established headquarters and training camps in various exile settings that were […]

Web Summit | Microsoft confirms $10 billion investment in AI data hub in Sines – Portugal

Speaking during the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Microsoft President Brad Smith confirmed that Microsoft plans to invest approximately US $10 billion in the creation of a next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) data hub in Portugal. The project—one of the largest AI-focused infrastructure investments announced in Europe—will be developed in Sines in partnership with Start Campus […]

Community | Portuguese abroad urged to register for the 2026 Presidential Election – Portugal

Portuguese citizens living abroad are being urged to register or update their voter information before the end of November in order to participate in Portugal’s next presidential election, scheduled for 18 January 2026. The voting roll will freeze 60 days before Election Day, meaning that after November 19, 2025, no new registrations or address updates can be […]

Community | Azorean Diaspora Councillors elected for new term – Azores

28 May 2025

The Regional Secretariat for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, through the Regional Directorate for Communities, announces the results of the vote for the election of the Azorean Diaspora Councillors for the 2025-2029 term. The new councillors were announced through the digital platform ‘Açorianos no Mundo’ in an election that took place over five days, from 20 […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, World

Elections ’25 | Overseas votes elevate Chega to second-largest party – Portugal

28 May 2025

In Portugal’s snap legislative elections held on May 18,  the counting of overseas votes played a pivotal role in reshaping the parliamentary landscape, revealing the growing political weight of the Portuguese diaspora. Chega’s result in 2025—a total of 60 seats and 22.56% of the national vote—marks a significant gain from its 2024 performance, when it […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Madeira, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Opinion | Government Environment Fund to protect forests – Len Port

26 May 2025

By Len Port The Government Environment Fund has just announced it will invest another €21.9 million in protecting Portugal’s forests, which are so vulnerable to wildfires. This is just part of the €6.4 billion it has vowed to invest by 2050. The largest amount from the new fund—more than €15 million—will be spent on supporting […]

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FLAD | The Luso-American Development Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary – Portugal

22 May 2025

Established on May 20, 1985, the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) is a private, financially autonomous Portuguese institution dedicated to fostering Portugal’s development through robust cooperation with the United States.  Its mission centers on serving as a bridge between the two nations, promoting collaboration across science, education, culture, and transatlantic relations. The 40th anniversary celebrations started […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Faith & Feast | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festival – Azores

22 May 2025

The Feast of the Lord Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns from May 23 to May 27,  the fifth Sunday after Easter, to the city of Ponta Delgada, in São Miguel, Azores.  Established nearly 400 years ago, the tradition has been held since the 17th century following a severe seismic chain of events on the archipelago. […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Religion, São Miguel, World

Travel | U.S. tourists satisfied and on the rise – Azores

21 May 2025

The Satisfaction Survey of Tourists Visiting the Azores – High Season 2024, conducted by the Sustainable Tourism Observatory of the Azores, reveals that the United States (21.23%), Spain (20.84%), and Germany (20.71%) were the top three international source markets for visitors during the peak travel season. The survey reflects a sample of 469,646 tourists who […]

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