04 June 2025
Starting June 7, 2025, United Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Funchal (Madeira) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The new route will operate three times per week—on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—through September 24, 2025. This new nonstop connection, offering a convenient option for travelers seeking direct access between Madeira and the New York metropolitan […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World
03 June 2025
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired today the opening session of the “V Maritime Security Course – Climate Change & Security Challenges in the Atlantic,” which is taking place in Ponta Delgada and will run until June 6. Promoted by the Atlantic Centre, the initiative brings together representatives from various countries […]
Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, São Miguel, World
02 June 2025
On June 1st, Canadian politician Steven Guilbeault (PC/ MP) honored Portuguese Heritage Month, celebrated in June across Canada, with an official statement highlighting the rich history, culture, and contributions of Portuguese Canadians. Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, released the following: OTTAWA, June 1, 2025 In June, we are pleased to mark […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, Uncategorized, World
01 June 2025
Two recent emergency Supreme Court Rulings have sent shockwaves through immigrant communities nationwide following the recent court decision to allow the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for more than 500,000 immigrants, many of whom have lived lawfully in the United States for decades. Concerning the Portuguese immigrant community, according to the new Supreme Court […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Organizations, People, Politics, World
01 June 2025
By Millicent Borges Accardi Born in Lisbon, celebrated professor and writer, Rui Zink, is a multi—faceted individual, the author of more than 30 books, his wonderful literary work has been translated into a dozen languages and the extraordinary range of his literary output stretches from children’s stories, to cartoons, opera and fiction. Hotel Lusitano, his […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World
31 May 2025
By Len Port For a few moments, let’s forget about the horrendous wars dominating the news headlines and focus on climate change, which poses one of the most catastrophic dangers to human existence. Unprecedented heat has been experienced this May in Portugal and elsewhere around the world. The Algarve, for example, has recorded highs of […]
