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July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26
 

July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties – Azores

As the United States commemorates its 250th Independence Day on July 4, the longstanding relationship between Portugal and the United States offers a remarkable chapter in the history of the Atlantic world.  Although Portugal remained officially neutral during the American Revolutionary War, due to its centuries-old alliance with Great Britain under the Treaty of Windsor […]

Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

This spring, Nicholas Ferraz graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a Master of Education in Teaching and Teacher Leadership, earning a 4.0 GPA. Already a certified mathematics teacher in Massachusetts, Ferraz represents a generation of Portuguese American educators whose professional journeys reflect both academic excellence and a deep commitment to multilingual and […]

Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize – Portugal

Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been named the recipient of the prestigious Camões Prize, the highest literary distinction in the Portuguese language. One of the most celebrated Portuguese-language authors of her generation underscores the global reach and enduring influence of her literary work. Jointly awarded by the governments of Portugal and Brazil, the annual prize […]

50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers – Portugal

Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic commemorated on Friday the 50th anniversary celebration of the constitutional autonomy of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos with a special solemn plenary session honoring one of the most significant democratic achievements of the 1976 Constitution. The anniversary also became a platform for renewed calls to deepen the autonomy of the […]

FIFA’26 – Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup History – Houston, TX

Portugal’s squad delivered a commanding response to its opening-match disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 today in Houston, Texas. The performance of captain Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted the match.  The milestone further cemented Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and silenced critics who questioned […]

Madeleine: Extensive ground search by British forensic team – By Len Port

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. […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, People, Portugal, Travel

Community: Heritage Day of Portugal honors 16 Portuguese Americans – Boston, MA

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

Sports: Portugal National Team playing two pre-World Cup matches in Foxborough and Newark – USA

31 May 2014

Next week, the Portuguese national team will be in United States east coast to play two pre-World Cup matches before heading to Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, the most recent FIFA Ballon d’Or winner, considered the best world footballer. The first match between Mexico and Portugal will take place on Friday, […]

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Posted in Brazil, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, World

Fado: Gisela João in concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Newark, NJ

28 May 2014

By David Mendonça, Contributor (*) Portuguese fado singer Gisela João has been generating white-hot press since the release in 2013 of her latest CD, the self-titled “Gisela João” (label), which she will debut in the US on June 8 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Gisela João’s approach to fado performance […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Music, Organizations, People, Portugal

Opinion: Near anarchy in the EU election jungle – By Len Port

27 May 2014

By Len Port, Contributor(*) The European parliamentary elections have resulted in convolutions bordering on chaos – but then what else did we expect from one of the biggest democratic events in the world, which spanned four days, 28 countries and almost 400 million citizens? The European Union is such a befuddling and annoying phenomenon that […]

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

NYPSFF: Arte Institute presenting 2014 NY Portuguese Short Film Festival – New York, NY

27 May 2014

The New York based Arte Institute is presenting the 4th Edition of NY Portuguese Short Film Festival (NYPSFF) to be held on May 30 and 31 in New York City and simultaneously in the Portuguese cities of Lisbon and Cascais. The New York screening will take place at the Tribeca Cinemas, May 30 and 31, […]

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Posted in Angola, Arts&Culture, Brazil, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

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