Portuguese American Journal

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FLAD | Essay Competition for Young Portuguese-Americans 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
 

FLAD | Essay Competition for Young Portuguese-Americans – Portugal

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has launched a new essay competition inviting young Americans of Portuguese descent to reflect on the enduring relationship between Portugal and the United States.  Announced to coincide with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the initiative encourages a new generation of Portuguese-Americans to explore the historical, cultural, political, and human […]

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 […]

Diplomacy | Rita Rico takes office as new United States Consul – Azores

09 September 2025

Rita Rico has officially assumed her post as the new United States Consul in the Azores. She replaces Margaret Campbell, who served as Principal Officer for the U.S. Consulate in Ponta Delgada from 2022 to July 2025. She was formally welcomed by the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, during […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Honor | Venice Film Festival pays tribute to filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira – Italy

05 September 2025

The Venice Film Festival will pay tribute to Portuguese master filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira (1908–2015) with the screening of his first feature film, Aniki Bóbó (1942), presented as part of a special program dedicated to restored cinematic masterpieces. His works combined poetic vision, philosophical depth, and a uniquely Portuguese sensibility, often exploring themes of memory, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Film, People, Portugal, World

FLAD 40Years | Terceira hosting International Lajes Conference celebrating historic milestones – Azores

05 September 2025

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), in partnership with regional and national institutions, will host the Lajes International Conference on September 18-19 in Praia da Vitória, Terceira. The two-day event coincides with two historic milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Portugal–United States Cooperation and Defense Agreement and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War […]

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Posted in Azores, Conferences, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Terceira

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