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Community | Nazaré and Half Moon Bay to establish sister-city partnership Community: Remembering the Portuguese victims of September 9/11 Community | Portuguese citizen detained by ICE has been deported 1976-2026 | Azoreans mark 50 years of Autonomy with solemn ceremony Canada | Brampton to inaugurate replica of Portas da Cidade
 

Community | Nazaré and Half Moon Bay to establish sister-city partnership – California

The Municipality of Nazaré, Portugal, and the City of Half Moon Bay, California, are moving forward with a new sister-city partnership designed to strengthen ties between two coastal communities united by the sea, maritime traditions, tourism, Portuguese heritage and an international reputation for big-wave surfing. On July 21, 2026, the Half Moon Bay City Council […]

Community: Remembering the Portuguese victims of September 9/11 – New York, NY

As the United States marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Portuguese-American community joins the nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, including five Portuguese citizens and four Portuguese descendants known to have been killed at the World Trade Center in New York City. The nine […]

Community | Portuguese citizen detained by ICE has been deported – Lisbon, Portugal

Hugo Freitas de Sousa, 39, a native of Terceira Island in the Azores, has returned to Lisbon, Portugal, after spending approximately six weeks in U.S. immigration detention in Tacoma, Washington state.  Sousa, who had lived in the United States for about 35 years, emigrated with his parents as a child and held permanent-resident status through […]

1976-2026 | Azoreans mark 50 years of Autonomy with solemn ceremony – Horta, Faial

The Autonomous Region of the Azores marked a historic milestone with a Solemn Session on Friday, September 4, at the inaugural session of the Regional Assembly in Horta, Faial, honoring the 50th anniversary of the establishment of self-government. The Regional Assembly’s first solemn session took place exactly 50 years ago in Horta and was presided […]

Canada | Brampton to inaugurate replica of Portas da Cidade – Toronto, Ontario

One of the most recognizable symbols of the Azores, Portas da Cidade (City Gates) of Ponta Delgada, will soon have a new home in Brampton, in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area. The inauguration of a full-scale replica of the historic monument is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at Azores Park, 100 Malta Avenue.  The monument will […]

Tragedy | Deadly derailment of Lisbon’s Ascensor da Glória caused loss of life and injuries – Portugal 

03 September 2025

The iconic Lisbon’s Ascensor da Glória derailed today, near Avenida da Liberdade, resulting in devastating loss of life and multiple injuries. The incident is the deadliest accident in the city’s recent history. Authorities have confirmed 15 fatalities and 18 injuries, including five in critical condition. Among the victims is a child, and several of the […]

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Travel Alert | New wave of strikes will continue disrupting airline operations – Portugal

03 September 2025

Portugal’s major airports are facing significant disruption again as ground-handling staff, employed by Menzies Aviation (formerly Groundforce), have launched a new wave of strike action. Travelers are advised to prepare for delays and disruptions throughout the strike period. Organized by the Metallurgical and Related Industries Union (SIMA) and the Transport Union (STA), the strike is […]

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

FLAD 40Years | Tribute to ‘Amália in America’ premiers at the Carnegie Hall – New York, NY 

02 September 2025

A tribute to the life and work of Amália Rodrigues,  “Amália in America – Beyond Fado” makes its world premiere at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, in New York City, on October 11th, one of the most renowned North American concert halls.  The performance showcases the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jan Wierzba, in […]

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

Community | Pensioners abroad are required to comply with “Prova de Vida” – Portugal

31 August 2025

The Government of Portugal is reinforcing the rule requesting all Portuguese citizens residing abroad, who receive pensions from the Segurança Social or the Caixa Geral de Aposentações (CGA), to provide the annual Prova de Vida (Proof of Life) to ensure the continued payment of their pensions. The Prova de Vida is a mandatory procedure designed […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, World

Diplomacy | President Rebelo de Sousa issued strong criticism denouncing President Trump – Portugal  

30 August 2025

Recent remarks by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and European Council President António Costa have placed Portugal at the center of international attention this week regarding the global response to US and Russian leadership. On August 27, 2025, President Rebelo de Sousa issued one of his strongest criticisms yet of US President Donald Trump, […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World

CTT | Correios de Portugal temporarily suspends shipments to the United States – Portugal

26 August 2025

Correios de Portugal (CTT) announced today the temporary suspension of parcel shipments and postal items containing goods to the United States, including Puerto Rico and other US territories. The decision by CTT aligns with similar measures announced by postal operators across Europe, Asia, and Australia, all of which are adjusting to the end of the […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, World