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Faith May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 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
 

Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores

The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

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 […]

Honor: Ukulele named Hawaii state official musical instrument – Honolulu, HI

21 April 2015

Lawmakers in the state of Hawaii have named the ukulele the official state “modern” musical instrument. The pahu, the Hawaiian drum, was named as the “traditional” musical instrument. The ukulele, often seen as a symbol of the islands, was originally brought to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants, where it became an integral part of the Hawaiian […]

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Posted in Awards, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Music, Organizations, People, Porto Santo, Portugal, World

Lajes: United States are in ‘gross violation’ of bilateral agreement – Azores

17 April 2015

The United States are in “gross violation” of the spirit of the last bilateral agreement held in Lisbon, on February 11, the President of the Government of Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, said Friday in a statement to the press in Ponta Delgada. President Cordeiro was referring to a lay-off notification sent by the United States Air […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, Terceira, World

Book: ‘Flight Plan Africa: Portuguese Airpower’ in Counterinsurgency, 1961-1974 – Editor’s Note

17 April 2015

Following the 1952 reorganization of the Portuguese Air Force from the army and naval air arms, Portugal now had an entity dedicated solely to aviation that would bring it into line with its new NATO commitment. As it proceeded to develop a competence in modern multiengine and jet fighter aircraft for its NATO role and […]

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Posted in Angola, Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Guiné-Bissau, Mozambique, Politics, Portugal, World

Travel Alert: TAP Air Portugal staging 10 day strike in May – Portugal

16 April 2015

The Portuguese Civil Aviation Pilots Union has announced that TAP Air Portugal’s pilots will go on strike between May 1-10 grounding most scheduled flights. Pilots at Portugal’s national airline are demanding to acquire 20% of the company when it is privatized later this year. The walkout is part of a series of ongoing strike actions […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, Travel

Óbidos: Hosting International Festival of Chocolate – Portugal

15 April 2015

The medieval town of Óbidos, mainland Portugal, is hosting the 2015 International Festival of Chocolate running from April 16 through May 3. In its 13th edition, the annual event attracts many chocolatiers from around the world to showcase chocolate cakes and sweets available for the public to sample and purchase. The International Festival of Chocolate […]

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Posted in Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, People, Portugal, Travel, World

Günter Grass found in Algarve a lasting peaceful retreat – By Len Port

14 April 2015

By Len Port, Contributor(*) The renowned German writer, artist and activist Günter Grass, who has died at the age of 87, had a long and warm association with the Algarve. His passing on Monday in the northern German city of Lübeck brought to an end an extraordinarily creative career steeped in both accolades and acrimony. […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, Painting, People, Portugal, World