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June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel
 

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note

Miracle of the Roses is a beautifully crafted book that brings to life one of the most beloved legends of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal-a story of quiet courage, compassion, and unwavering faith. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtfully designed pages, readers are invited to discover the powerful moment when an act of hidden charity was […]

Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel – Portugal

A nationwide general strike is expected to cause major disruptions at airports across Portugal on June 3, 2026, with more than 500 flights potentially affected or canceled. Airport authorities and airlines are warning travelers that disruptions may extend beyond the strike day itself, affecting flights on June 2 and June 4 as aircraft and crews […]

Book: ‘European Slave Trading in the Indian
Ocean, 1500–1850′ – Editor’s Note

15 January 2015

Between 1500 and 1850, European traders shipped hundreds of thousands of African, Indian, Malagasy, and Southeast Asian slaves to ports throughout the Indian Ocean world. The activities of the British, Dutch, French, and Portuguese traders who operated in the Indian Ocean demonstrate that European slave trading was not confined largely to the Atlantic but must […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Genealogy, Heritage, Life Style, Politics, Travel, World

CR7: Cristiano Ronaldo awarded ‘Best Portuguese Player’ of the century – Portugal

14 January 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded today ‘Best Portuguese Player’ of the century at the ‘Gala Quinas de Ouro’ event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). At the event, FPF honored the most outstanding personalities of the Portuguese football history including Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was named as the ‘Portuguese Coach’ of the century […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, World

Book: ‘The Virginia Giant – The True Story of Peter Francisco’ – Review

14 January 2015

By George Monteiro, Contributor (*) Expressed succinctly, the following template fits to a T the story of the young Peter Francisco, the so-called “Virginia Giant,” as it has come down to us [1]. A child of obscure origins, of unknown birth, is found deserted, speaking an unknown tongue. He grows up to become a hero […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Genealogy, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Opinion: The pen is still mightier than the AK47 – By Len Port

13 January 2015

By Len Port, Contributor(*) The support for freedom of expression that was coupled with the denunciation of terrorism during last weekend’s rally in Paris was phenomenal, but how resilient is it going to be in the face of various forms of intimidation? Holding pencils and pens skyward in a show of solidarity was one thing, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Featured, Life Style, Politics, Portugal, Religion, World

Community: Former US Congressman Richard Pombo Joins NOPA’s Board of Directors – NOPA

13 January 2015

Former US Congressman Richard Pombo was appointed to the board of directors of the National Organization of Portuguese Americans (NOPA), the organization announced Tuesday. Mr. Pombo’s role on the board will be to oversee and strengthen advocacy efforts on behalf of the Portuguese American community, NOPA’s announcement said. According the NOPA’s prepared statement, Mr. Pombo, […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal

Book: ‘Taste Portugal -101 Easy Portuguese Recipes’ by Maria Dias – Editor’s Note

12 January 2015

“Taste Portugal, 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes’ – from Tia Maria’s Portuguese Food Blog – by Food Blogger Maria Dias and her daughter Lisa Dias, will bring you a taste of classic Portuguese cuisine into your home. The recipes contained in this cook book are easy for the everyday home cook to prepare, they’re made with […]

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

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