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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 […]

Book: ‘Confession of the Lioness’ by Mia Couto – Editor’s Note

18 July 2015

A dark, poetic mystery about the women of the remote village of Kulumani and the lionesses that hunt them. Told through two haunting, interwoven diaries, Mia Couto’s Confession of the Lioness reveals the mysterious world of Kulumani, an isolated village in Mozambique whose traditions and beliefs are threatened when ghostlike lionesses begin hunting the women […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, Mozambique, People

Red Bull: International diving competition returning to Vila Franca Islet- Azores

17 July 2015

The fifth stop of the 2015 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series competition is returning to the Azores for the fourth a successive year. The extreme sports diving competition is being held Saturday, July 18, at the Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, an islet offshore São Miguel island. The three previous competitions on the […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, São Miguel, Sports, Travel, World

São Miguel: Hosting 5th Walk & Talk Street Arts Festival – Azores

16 July 2015

The fifth edition of the Walk & Talk Street Art Festival will be held July 17 through August 1, on São Miguel, Azores. According to organizers, this year’s festival brings together more than 70 artists, collectives, curators and speakers at an unprecedented and experimental laboratory, occupying public spaces, working together with local structures and a […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Featured, Heritage, Music, Organizations, Painting, People, Photography, São Miguel, Travel

Corruption: ‘Golden Visas’ scheme suspended – Portugal

15 July 2015

Portuguese authorities have suspended the so-called ‘Golden Visas’ scheme, effective July 1, following a scandal involving high level government corruption. The order was issued on Tuesday, July 14, by the Foreigners and Frontiers Services (SEF). The scandal involves former Interior Minister Miguel Macedo, following a recent investigation that led to the imprisonment of 11 officials […]

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

Diplomacy: Portugal congratulates joint Iranian nuclear agreement – Portugal

15 July 2015

Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement congratulating the joint agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, reached in Vienna, on Tuesday, July 14. “The Portuguese government expresses its congratulations on the agreement reached in Vienna today on the Iranian nuclear program and takes this occasion to praise the negotiators acting on behalf of […]

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

Community: ‘Portuguese in California’ screened to Azorean audiences – Azores

13 July 2015

The documentary ‘Portuguese in California’, directed by Nelson Ponta-Garça, is being presented this summer to Azorean audiences on the islands of São Miguel (July 18), Pico (August 1), Faial (August 4), Terceira (August 8), Graciosa (August 10 and 12) and São Jorge (August 15). A bilingual production, cosponsored by the Government of the Azores, the […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Entertainment, Faial, Featured, Film, Graciosa, Heritage, People, Pico, São Jorge, São Miguel, Terceira, World