18 May 2015
The city of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, is hosting the 19th edition of ‘Jeux des Iles’ [Island Games] taking place between May 27 and May 31. The three-day event, organized by the ‘Comité d´Organisation Jeux des Iles’ (COJI) in partnership with the Government of the Azores, will gather about 400 athletes, 12-16 years of […]
Posted in Azores, Featured, Portugal, Sports, Terceira, World
15 May 2015
By Len Port, Contributor(*) A weekend is a long time in politics. It certainly was last weekend, especially for the future of the European Union. Immediately before the election in Britain, it was no more than a possibility that the UK would hold a referendum on its membership of the EU. After the votes had […]
Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World
14 May 2015
By George Monteiro, Contributor (*) When, sight unseen, I agreed to review the latest Pessoa book, I did not know what I was letting myself in for. Although I’ve kept up pretty much with all the books presenting collections of materials, largely previously unpublished, I was not prepared for the put-together collection of materials comprising […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, People
10 May 2015
US Congressman Devin Nunes (R-CA) said today in Terceira, Azores, that it is essential and possible to find a “long term solution” to the Lajes Field state of affairs by reviewing the US policies announced in January regarding the US military outpost on the island. Congressman Nunes is leading a delegation of members of the […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, Terceira
08 May 2015
A delegation of members of the United States Congress is visiting the Lajes Field, on Terceira island, Azores, on Saturday, May 9. The visit is taking place at a time of tense bilateral relations between Portugal and the United States, following the US Defense Department announcing the downsizing of the Lajes Field on the island. The […]
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07 May 2015
Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, will be the next stopover of the ‘2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race’ – the world’s toughest sailing event. Lasting nine months, the race started on October 19, 2014, in Alicante, Spain, and is scheduled to conclude in June 27, 2015, in Gothenburg, Sweden. In its 12th edition, the Volvo Ocean Race is a […]
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