Portuguese American Journal

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June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel
 

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note

Miracle of the Roses is a beautifully crafted book that brings to life one of the most beloved legends of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal-a story of quiet courage, compassion, and unwavering faith. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtfully designed pages, readers are invited to discover the powerful moment when an act of hidden charity was […]

Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel – Portugal

A nationwide general strike is expected to cause major disruptions at airports across Portugal on June 3, 2026, with more than 500 flights potentially affected or canceled. Airport authorities and airlines are warning travelers that disruptions may extend beyond the strike day itself, affecting flights on June 2 and June 4 as aircraft and crews […]

Larry Correia: A fascinating writer in the science fiction fantasy genre – Interview

13 August 2015

By Millicent Borges Accardi, Contributor (*) A former accountant, gun store owner, and firearms instructor turned blockbuster novelist, Portuguese-American author Larry Correia is perhaps one of the most fascinating writers in the fantasy/sci fi genre. Born in Central California to a Portuguese dairy farmer, Correia spent his early years on the family farm in El […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, São Jorge, Terceira

Angra: Pope Francis invited to visit the Azores in 2017 – Terceira

12 August 2015

The Bishop of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, António Sousa Braga, revealed today that he intends to invite Pope Francis to visit the archipelago as part of the announced papal visit to mainland Portugal, in 2017, to participate in the 100th anniversary of the Marian Apparitions in Cova da Iria, Fatima. If Pope Francis accepts the […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Religion, Terceira, World

Poem: ‘Location, Location’ by George Monteiro

06 August 2015

Years ago, finding myself in Lisbon on the Fourth of July, I could think of no better thing to do that day than check out the brand new Centro de Arte Moderna, located at the end of grounds belonging to the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. I pretty much expected to see Fernando Pessoa and the Orpheu […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Featured, Heritage, Painting, People

Book: ‘Death at the Water’s Edge’ by Miriam Winthrop – Editor’s Note

04 August 2015

Anton and Catarina Cardosa have just realized their dreams. The President of the Azores has approved their proposal to help preserve their unique culture, and they have moved their family to Santa Maria to transform a derelict property into a rural hotel, Casa do Mar. But the first murder on the island in living memory […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Santa Maria, Travel

Exhibit: ‘The Lure of the Spindle: The Portuguese in early 20th Century Lowell’ – UMass Lowell

03 August 2015

The University of Massachusetts Lowell Saab-Pedroso Center for Portuguese Culture and Research, the Center for Lowell History, and the Lowell National Historical Park announce the opening of the Community Exhibit “The Lure of the Spindle: The Portuguese in early 20th Century Lowell” for Thursday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Mass Humanities, the state-affiliate […]

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Posted in Azores, Cape Verde, Community, Education, Featured, Genealogy, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Porto: Hosting F1H2O World Championship Grand Prix boat racing – Portugal

30 July 2015

The waterfront of Porto city’s River Douro is staging the Round 3 of the F1H2O World Championship Grand Prix boat racing. The competition, gathering the world’s fastest boats, will take place on the weekend of  July 31 – August 2 , with the first day dedicated to training and the second day to competition. The catamaran-shaped Formula1 powerboats can […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, World