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Update | Portuguese activists detained by Israel safely returned Book | The Cartographer of Absences: A Novel | By Mia Couto Pico | CORDAS World Music Festival Community | The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England Gaza | Portuguese activists Mariana Mortágua and Sofia Aparício detained by Israeli authorities
 

Update | Portuguese activists detained by Israel safely returned – Portugal

The four Portuguese citizens detained by Israeli authorities during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza — Mariana Mortágua, Sofia Aparício, Miguel Duarte, and Diogo Chaves — have safely returned to Portugal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel,  confirmed their arrival at Lisbon Airport at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, following diplomatic coordination […]

Book | The Cartographer of Absences: A Novel | By Mia Couto – Editor’s Note

Diogo Santiago is a celebrated Mozambican poet and intellectual, a well-known professor at the university in his country’s capital. In 2019, on the eve of a cyclone that will devastate the East African coast, he returns to his hometown of Beira to receive a tribute from his fellow citizens. As he travels across Mozambique, his […]

Pico | CORDAS World Music Festival – Azores

On its 10th edition, Madalena do Pico, Azores, once again presents the CORDAS World Music Festival, from October 1–11 across multiple venues. The festival reaffirms Pico’s growing reputation as a creative hub in the Atlantic, drawing artists from Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Organized by MiratecArts, CORDAS continues its mission of uniting artists and audiences […]

Community | The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England – Fall River, MA

By Carolina Matos, Editor The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England, October 9–12, transforming Fall River (MA) and Providence (RI) into vibrant stages for art, performances, gastronomy, and cultural events.  In its sixth edition, the festival is organized by Casa dos Acores da Nova Inglaterra (CANY), directed by Francisco J. Viveiros, with Michael Benevides […]

Gaza | Portuguese activists Mariana Mortágua and Sofia Aparício detained by Israeli authorities – Portugal

The Portuguese government has confirmed that Mariana Mortágua, a Member of Parliament and coordinator of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda), and Sofia Aparício, a well-known Portuguese model and actress, were detained today by Israeli forces during the interception of the humanitarian flotilla was bound for Gaza. Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, was also. detained. Other […]

FLAD | Grants open to US students, teachers, and researchers – Portugal

30 January 2025

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), based in Lisbon, Portugal, is offering short-term research grants for 2025.  Open to students, teachers, and researchers from colleges, universities and research centers in the United States, grants are provided in collaboration with Direção-Geral do Livro, Arquivos e Bibliotecas – Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo (DGLAB-ANTT) Aimed to promote […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, Scholarships

Lusitano | Portuguese Equestrian Art recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – UNESCO

28 January 2025

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Portuguese Equestrian Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Portugal’s traditional dressage, dating back to the 18th century, is characterized by the rider’s distinctive costume and poised position in the saddle. UNESCO’s recognition honors Portugal’s rich equestrian culture and its global significance. This […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, World

Book | Philippa of Lancaster | By Tiago Viúla de Faria et al – Editor’s Note

28 January 2025

This contributed volume focuses on Philippa Plantagenet (1360–1415), queen of Portugal for almost three decades, and the complexion of the court. Chapters thoroughly examine the Portuguese royal court in the few decades around the turn of the fourteenth century, a period rich in intellectual innovations throughout Europe and of dramatic changes in Portugal. The book […]

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

Opinion | Portuguese community welcomes President Donald Trump – Len Port

20 January 2025

By Len Port According to reliable sources, the Portuguese and their descendants in the United States mostly welcome President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House. “Trump will be welcomed by the majority of Portuguese living on the East and West coasts,” says Carolina Matos, the Portuguese American Journal editor. She says that one example of […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Community | Hundreds of Portuguese illegal immigrants may be deported – Azores

16 January 2025

The Government of the Azores is preparing a “contingency plan” to accommodate Azorean undocumented immigrants who may be deported from the United States by the new administration taking office on January 20th. “This is not a predictable scenario, but we are preparing for the worst,” Paulo Estêvão, Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, stated […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Portugal, World

Portugal: The sixth most searched country on Google in 2024 – Year in Search

14 January 2025

Portugal, one of the most favorite countries to visit, ranked as the sixth most searched travel destination globally in 2024, according to Google’s Year in Search report, the world’s leading search engine. In 2024, the country welcomed an impressive 16.5 million visitors. Among the most Googled cities were Lisbon and Porto. Lisbon, celebrated for its […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World