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Faith May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora
 

Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores

The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

C7: Cristiano Ronaldo stylish hairdos are not so vain – Updated

25 June 2014

The novelty of Cristiano Ronaldo exhibiting a zig-zag design shaved on the right side of his head was interpreted by many as a vain fashion statement, since Cristiano revealed his new haircut last Sunday during the World Cup match between Portugal and the United States. Yet, as  many in the the international press have speculated; […]

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

Book: Detective story “Lisbon Water Kills” is a page turner – Editor’s Note

21 June 2014

If you are a fan of international mysteries, looking for a book to read this summer – look no further!  Lisbon Water Kills is your next great beach read. Set in present-day Portugal’s financial crisis, Lisbon Water Kills is a detective story co-authored by journalists Axel G. Bugge (Reuters) and Barry Hatton (Associated Press), senior […]

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Posted in Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Community: 2014 Summer Program in Portuguese at UMass Dartmouth – Scholarships

21 June 2014

The Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMD) has announced its 21st Annual Summer Program in Portuguese scheduled for July 8 through August 14. The five week program offers six credit courses to undergraduate and high school students at all levels of linguistic and academic proficiency. With the option […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, Scholarships

Award: Old Porto Customs House named Europe’s best meeting place – Portugal

20 June 2014

The former customs house of Porto city – Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto – has been named  Europe’s best center for meetings and conferences by Business Destinations magazine. The award, decided by a jury made up of tourism experts and magazine staff, was announced by the Embassy of Portugal in London, UK, on […]

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Posted in Awards, Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Travel, World

Portugal: Kill the ivory trade, let elephants live – By Len Port

19 June 2014

By Len Port, Contributor(*) Carved elephant tusks displayed and offered for sale by auction at the recent Algarve International Fair were a timely reminder of Portugal’s long association with the ivory trade and of stepped-up global efforts to protect elephants by stopping commerce in ivory and destroying ivory stockpiles. “Is it ever okay to sell […]

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Posted in Angola, Featured, Mozambique, South Africa, Travel

Book: ‘The Night Watchman’ by Richard Zimler – Editor’s Note

19 June 2014

Chief Inspector Henrique Monroe of the Lisbon Police Department is not your usual cop. Eccentric, elliptical – and stunningly observant – his peculiar behavior at crime scenes is legendary. But his colleagues put up with it because, in the end, Monroe’s the best of the best. But he has a double-sided secret. And when he’s […]

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