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Fátima Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora
 

Fátima’27 | President António José Seguro invites Pope Leo XIV – Portugal

President António José Seguro has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal in 2027, a year that will carry exceptional religious, diplomatic, and historical significance for the country.  The invitation coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fátima, the 500th anniversary of the formal establishment of the Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal, […]

Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note

This richly woven, multi-voiced novel transports readers to a small village on São Miguel, the largest of Portugal’s Azores islands. Through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the 1940s and the stories shared by his beloved great-uncle, Tio Pascoal, the novel paints a vivid portrait of island life- its beauty, its hardships, […]

Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.  Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

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,  […]

Book: ‘How Peripheral is the Periphery? Translating Portugal Back and Forth’ – Editor’s Note

04 January 2015

This volume is a result of the need to reflect upon Portugal’s position from the viewpoint of the literary assets imported and exported through translation. It brings together a number of scholars working in the field of Translation Studies directly concerned with the Portuguese cultural system in order to analyze this question from various theoretical […]

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

Report: Global warming potentially catastrophic for Portugal – By Len Port

02 January 2015

By Len Port, Contributor(*) There is a growing conviction among many climate scientists that global warming is worsening with potentially catastrophic consequences that in Portugal could include the Algarve’s coastal towns and resorts becoming regularly inundated by significant marine flooding and inland areas, turning into a desert well before the end of the century. But […]

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Posted in Featured, Life Style, Politics, Portugal, World

Travel: Madeira named ‘Best European Destination’ to celebrate New Year’s

29 December 2014

Madeira island was named ‘Best Destination to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Europe’ by the ‘European Best Destinations’ – a travel organization based in Brussels (Belgium) whose mission is to developed and promote culture and tourism in Europe. Madeira is renowned for its New Year’s celebration festivities which include its famous fireworks display, officially recognized […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Porto Santo, World

George Monteiro | A distinguished career in excellence – Interview

26 December 2014

By Millicent Borges Accardi, Contributor (*) George Monteiro, a Rhode Island native with roots in mainland Portugal, is an esteemed professor emeritus at Brown University and a distinguished scholar in the fields of American and Portuguese Literatures. A twentieth-century American literature scholar, with an academic interest in Portuguese and Brazilian literature, Monteiro is the author […]

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

Travel Alert: TAP Air Portugal calling off impending strike – Update

25 December 2014

The majority of the labor unions representing TAP Air Portugal workers are calling off a four-day general strike announced for December 27 through December 30. On Thursday, according to TAP Air Portugal “latest Information,” the strike had been called off “by most unions,” allowing the company to ensure its regular operations. “Passengers can now reinstate original bookings, should […]

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

Book: ‘The Orphans of Race Point’ – By Patry Francis – Editor’s Note

21 December 2014

Set on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a suspenseful page-turning saga of love, murder, and the true meaning of faith from the author of the acclaimed The Liar’s Diary. Set in the close-knit Portuguese community of Provincetown, Massachusetts, The Orphans of Race Point traces the relationship between Hallie Costa and Gus Silva, who meet as children in the wake of […]

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