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Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26 Fátima Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note
 

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 […]

Fátima’27 | President António José Seguro invites Pope Leo XIV – Portugal

President António José Seguro has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal in 2027, a year that will carry exceptional religious, diplomatic, and historical significance for the country.  The invitation coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fátima, the 500th anniversary of the formal establishment of the Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal, […]

Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note

This richly woven, multi-voiced novel transports readers to a small village on São Miguel, the largest of Portugal’s Azores islands. Through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the 1940s and the stories shared by his beloved great-uncle, Tio Pascoal, the novel paints a vivid portrait of island life- its beauty, its hardships, […]

Book | The Living and the Rest | By José Eduardo Agualusa – Editor’s Note

03 September 2025

A funny and lively tale about a group of writers stranded at a literary festival turns increasingly ominous as it explores the nature of life and of time, and the extraordinary power of imagination and the written word. Writers from across Africa descend on the Isle of Mozambique to participate in the island’s first literary […]

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

Tragedy | Deadly derailment of Lisbon’s Ascensor da Glória caused loss of life and injuries – Portugal 

03 September 2025

The iconic Lisbon’s Ascensor da Glória derailed today, near Avenida da Liberdade, resulting in devastating loss of life and multiple injuries. The incident is the deadliest accident in the city’s recent history. Authorities have confirmed 15 fatalities and 18 injuries, including five in critical condition. Among the victims is a child, and several of the […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, World

Travel Alert | New wave of strikes will continue disrupting airline operations – Portugal

03 September 2025

Portugal’s major airports are facing significant disruption again as ground-handling staff, employed by Menzies Aviation (formerly Groundforce), have launched a new wave of strike action. Travelers are advised to prepare for delays and disruptions throughout the strike period. Organized by the Metallurgical and Related Industries Union (SIMA) and the Transport Union (STA), the strike is […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

FLAD 40Years | Tribute to ‘Amália in America’ premiers at the Carnegie Hall – New York, NY 

02 September 2025

A tribute to the life and work of Amália Rodrigues,  “Amália in America – Beyond Fado” makes its world premiere at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, in New York City, on October 11th, one of the most renowned North American concert halls.  The performance showcases the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jan Wierzba, in […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Music, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Community | Pensioners abroad are required to comply with “Prova de Vida” – Portugal

31 August 2025

The Government of Portugal is reinforcing the rule requesting all Portuguese citizens residing abroad, who receive pensions from the Segurança Social or the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA), to provide the annual Prova de Vida (Proof of Life) to ensure the continued payment of their pensions. The Prova de Vida is a mandatory procedure designed […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, World

Diplomacy | President Rebelo de Sousa issued strong criticism denouncing President Trump – Portugal  

30 August 2025

Recent remarks by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and European Council President António Costa have placed Portugal at the center of international attention this week regarding the global response to US and Russian leadership. On August 27, 2025, President Rebelo de Sousa issued one of his strongest criticisms yet of US President Donald Trump, […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World