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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 Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award
 

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 […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

Essay: Elizabeth Bishop and the discovery of Brazil – by George Monteiro

20 March 2015

By George Monteiro, Contributor (*) No sooner had the European leaped ashore than he found his feet slipping among the naked Indian women… The women were the first to offer themselves to the whites, the more ardent ones going to rub themselves against the legs of these beings whom they supposed to be gods. They […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Brazil, Conferences, Featured, Painting, Portugal, World

UPDATE: Ryanair abandons plans to operate transatlantic flights – BBC

19 March 2015

Ireland based low cost Ryanair airline has issued a statement on Thursday stating it “has not considered or approved any transatlantic project and does not intend to do so,” the BBC of London reported. “Ryanair has abandoned plans to operate transatlantic flights, just days after it said its board had approved the measure,” said the BBC. […]

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

Travel: Ryanair to offer low cost flights to US with stop in the Azores – Portugal

18 March 2015

The board of directors of Ireland based low cost Ryanair airline has announced that it has approved transatlantic flights between Europe and the United States for as low as $10 USD. The airline “would like to offer low cost flights between 12-14 European cities and 12-14 US cities. The business plan is there but it’s […]

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

Lisbon: Portuguese capital joins St Patrick’s Day spectacular – Portugal

17 March 2015

By Len Port, Contributor(*) The Portuguese and the Irish have more in common than you might think. It’s not just that they inhabit small lands on Europe’s western edge, have a long Catholic history, revel in tradition and have a penchant for getting themselves into terrible debt. The Portuguese and the English famously claim the […]

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Posted in Featured, Genealogy, Heritage, Life Style, People, Portugal, Travel, World

About Natas: Conversation with Chef Fátima Marques – Los Angeles, CA

16 March 2015

By Millicent Borges Accardi For Portuguese food, Los Angeles, California – known for museums, theater, commerce and, sporting events – was a vast wasteland until 2005 when Lisbon-born Fátima Marques opened ‘Natas Pastries’ café. Originally a bakery, the café was expanded in 2010 to a full service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Marques’ bistro-style […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Interviews, Life Style, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Book: ‘Momentum and the East Timor Independence Movement’ – Editor’s Note

16 March 2015

‘Momentum and the East Timor Independence Movement: The Origins of America’s Debate on East Timor’ examines the campaigns by people in the United States on behalf of those seeking peace for East Timor. The diplomatic work of voluntary advisors and supporters living in the United States in the early years of the movement have not been […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Community, East Timor, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal