Portuguese American Journal

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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. […]

Honor: Alentejo wine voted ‘Best in the World’ at international competition – Paris, France

10 March 2015

The ‘Cortes de Cima’,  a 2013 white wine produced in Milfontes, Alentejo, Portugal, was voted “Best in the World’ at the ‘Vinalies Internationales’ competition held in Paris, France. The ‘Cortes de Cima’ won the highest overall score of the entire competition, of all wines in all categories. The ‘Vinalies Internationales’ competition is organized by the […]

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Community: Screening of ‘The Gilded Cage’ a film by Ruben Alves – UMass Lowell

09 March 2015

The Department of World Languages and Cultures and the Saab-Pedroso Center for Portuguese Culture & Research, UMass Lowell present the screening of ‘The Gilded Cage’ (La Cage Dorée). The event takes place on March 24 at 6:00pm, at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, in the O’Leary 222, (South Campus). With actors Joaquim de Almeida and Rita […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Travel: New checks on arrival and departure to be introduced at the borders – Portugal

09 March 2015

Portugal will be the first European Union country to test the “Entry/Exit System,” (EES) a new “smart borders” procedure designed to keep closer checks on the arrival and departure of non-EU citizens. The program will be tested for the next six months, in six different countries, with Portugal being the first to start the pilot […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Portugal, Travel, World

NOPA: Congressional Portuguese American Caucus reinstated – 114th US Congress

04 March 2015

The National Organization of Portuguese Americans (NOPA), which has been advocating for the continuation of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus, reported today that the Caucus has been reinstated for the present 114 th US Congress. The Caucus, established in 1995 by Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (RI-D) and co-chaired with Congressman Richard Pombo (CA-R), is a […]

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

Fado: Looking to the future with Camané – By David Mendonça

03 March 2015

By David Mendonça, Contributor (*) Camané will be topping a double bill of fado this Saturday, 7 March, at the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he will be joined by Carminho. Even after more than 25 years of performing the fado, Camané continues to work at an intense and trend-setting pace. A comprehensive […]

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Book: ‘The Company of Strangers’ – Editor’s Note

03 March 2015

1944: Andrea Aspinall, mathematician turned spy, disappears under a new identity into the torrid summer streets of Lisbon that see the with spies and informers. The Germans have made advances in atomic and rocket technology and the Allies are determined that the ultimate secret weapon will not become a reality in Nazi hands. Karl Voss, […]

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