Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

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1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award
 

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

Book: ‘Classic Recipes of Portugal’ – Editor’s Note

07 November 2015

Portugal’s culinary traditions change with the landscape, from the north to the south of the country and from the sea border to the rugged, mountainous interior. This wonderful little book contains a compilation of delicious dishes that reflect the varied tastes of Portugal, and features ingredients such as leafy greens, garlic, sheep’s milk cheese, pork […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Food & Wine, Life Style, Portugal

Book: ‘This Gulf of Fire’ The Destruction of Lisbon – Editor’s Note

03 November 2015

A captivating and definitive account of the greatest natural disaster ever to hit the modern Western world. On All Saints Day of 1755, the tremors from a magnitude 8.5 earthquake swept furiously from its epicenter in the Atlantic Ocean toward the Iberian Peninsula. Nowhere was it felt more than in Lisbon, then the thriving capital […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Portugal

Opinion: Interests of majority not being served – Portugal

28 October 2015

By Len Port, Contributor (*) Amid the mass of coverage in the media in Portugal and abroad, about the only thing clear at the moment is that the interests of the majority of voters in this month’s general election are not being best served with the prospect of either a minority center-right government or a […]

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

Crisis: New government creates more confusion and dissent – Portugal

23 October 2015

By Len Port, Contributor (*) Portugal’s head of state has given the green light to Pedro Passos Coelho and his center-right “Forward Portugal” (Portugal à Frente) coalition to follow up on their first term in office and form a new government. But that doesn’t mean the inconclusive outcome of the general election is all sorted. […]

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

Travel: SATA completes rebranding with extreme makeover – Azores

21 October 2015

The Azores based airline ‘SATA International’ has changed its brand name to ‘Azores Airlines’ and has unveiled a new livery. As part of the move, SATA has leased two A-330 aircraft, which display the new name, a blue sperm whale on each side, and a green whale tail on the its tail. The first of […]

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Posted in Azores, Cape Verde, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Book: ‘Authentic Portuguese Cooking’ by Ana Patuleia Ortins – Editor’s Note

20 October 2015

An Encyclopedic Collection of Recipes from One of the World’s Most Cherished Food Cultures Ana Patuleia Ortins will help you travel to and experience the unique paradise of Portugal without setting foot on a plane. Portugal is known for its cuisine that while mild in spice, is rich in flavor. As the authority on Portuguese […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal