06 June 2014
The National Civil Aviation Workers Union (SINTAC) issued a SATA airline full scale strike notice effective from June 18 to June 28. The action was called in protest for “persistent illegalities” involving alleged retaliatory action by SATA against 15 workers who have changed union affiliations. Strikes were staged by SATA airline on April and May […]
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05 June 2014
An estimated 3,500 foreign citizens invested in property in Portugal in the first quarter of the year, representing some 14% of the total value of market transactions in this period, according to APEMIP, the Portuguese real estate agents’ association. The APEMIP figures released on Wednesday revealed that UK citizens represent 25% of the total, with […]
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05 June 2014
By Millicent Borges Accardi, Contributor (*) Ramana Vieira is a conservatory-trained singer who adds a new twist to traditional Portuguese Fado music, with an accent on instrumentation. Her successful 2010 album, “Lágrimas de Rainha” reached #43 on the world music radio charts. The Boston Globe calls Vieira, “one of the pioneers of a unique hybrid […]
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04 June 2014
The art of Célia Bai Lambert will be featured June 10 through July 1 at the New York City 2014 Synchronicity exhibit, promoted by the Agora Gallery. Born in Maputo, Mozambique, Célia Bai Lambert grew up in Portugal and currently lives in Switzerland. She has exhibited all around Europe as well as in the United […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Featured, Mozambique, Organizations, Painting, People, Portugal, World
03 June 2014
By Len Port, Contributor(*) Many people with a keen interest in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann are hopeful that the latest phase in the investigation will reveal vital evidence that will lead to the solving of the seven-year-old mystery. Many others have already written it off as a waste of time – or maybe worse. […]
02 June 2014
The Massachusetts State House of Representatives will honor 16 distinguished Portuguese Americans with the Portuguese Heritage Award as part of the Heritage Day of Portugal celebrations taking place at the House Chamber, June 3, at 10:00am. Honorees will be awarded a Heritage Day of Portugal medallion. The event will be attended by guest of honor Nuno […]
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