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Honor | President Cavaco Silva recipient of the European Order of Merit NATO | Portugal supports diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict Book | Virtual Subjects, Fugitive Selves | By Jonardon Ganeri António José Seguro sworn in as President of Portugal  In Memoriam | António Lobo Antunes (1942-2026) leaves a distinct literary legacy
 

Honor | President Cavaco Silva recipient of the European Order of Merit – Strasbourg, France

Former Portuguese Prime Minister and President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, 87, has been named among the inaugural recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, the President of the European Parliament announced in Strasbourg. The distinction, created to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to European integration, democracy, and shared values, recognizes a select […]

NATO | Portugal supports diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict – Lisbon

Portugal has reiterated its support for diplomatic solutions to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel emphasizing that Portugal’s position as a NATO ally does not preclude advocating for peace and dialogue. Speaking amid heightened debate in Lisbon today, Rangel stressed that Portugal supports international efforts to reduce hostilities and pursue […]

Book | Virtual Subjects, Fugitive Selves | By Jonardon Ganeri – Editor’s Note

Pessoa has become many things to many people in the years that have passed since his untimely death. For some, he is simply the greatest Portuguese poet of the twentieth century. For others, he has gradually emerged as a forgotten voice in 20th century modernism. And yet Pessoa was also a philosopher, and it is […]

António José Seguro sworn in as President of Portugal 

António José Seguro, 64, was formally sworn in as President of Portugal in a ceremony held at the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon, marking the start of his five-year term. He succeeds Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who completed two terms as president.  Seguro took the oath of office before members of parliament, government officials, […]

In Memoriam | António Lobo Antunes (1942-2026) leaves a distinct literary legacy – Portugal

Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in contemporary Portuguese literature, died in Lisbon on March 5 at the age of 83.  Throughout his life, spanning more than four decades, Lobo Antunes was frequently mentioned as a contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature. The author of more […]

Travel | Azores Airlines updates its North American routes – Azores

07 June 2025

Streamlining its operations, Azores Airlines, the transatlantic carrier of the Azores archipelago operated by Grupo SATA, has made changes to its North American network for the summer 2025 season, dropping several routes introduced in 2024, while introducing new routes. To focus on core markets while enhancing connectivity through its hub in Ponta Delgada,  Azores Airlines […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, São Miguel, Terceira, Travel, World

Community | Day of Portugal celebrates national pride worldwide – Portugal

06 June 2025

On June 10, 2025, Portugal celebrates its National Day, known as ‘Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas’ (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). This annual celebration honors the nation’s heritage and the contributions of Portuguese communities worldwide. This public holiday, which commemorates the death of Luís de Camões on June […]

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

Travel | United Airlines launches summer flights to Funchal and Ponta Delgada

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 […]

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

Symposium | Atlantic cooperation for ocean preservation and safety – Azores

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, São Miguel, World

Community | Portuguese Heritage Month celebrated across Canada

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 […]

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Community | Over 500,000 legal immigrants at risk of deportation – Supreme Court Rulings

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 […]

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