Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

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Book | Global Histories of the Portuguese Revolution | By Luís Trindade (Editor) Portugal | One of the most peaceful countries in the world  MiratecArts | International Short Film Competition Azores | International Expo 2025 Osaka Exhibition FLAD 40th | Hosting Sister Cities Summit in Ponta Delgada
 

Book | Global Histories of the Portuguese Revolution | By Luís Trindade (Editor) – Editor’s Note

The Portuguese revolution marked the closure of the country’s five-centuries of imperial history as well as its 48-year authoritarian period, a dramatic moment of political radicalization and social conflict that took place against the backdrop of rapid social transformation in an increasingly globalised world. This collection goes beyond the limits of national history to locate […]

Portugal | One of the most peaceful countries in the world  – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again reaffirmed its global reputation for safety and stability, securing the 7th position in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The ranking evaluates 163 nations based on 23 indicators across the domains of societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarization. Portugal ranks 5th in […]

MiratecArts | International Short Film Competition – Pico, Azores

MiratecArts has launched an international competition to support short film productions on Pico Island, Azores is open to writers, directors, or producers who are Portuguese citizens living abroad or of Portuguese descent. The award “Prémio Curta Pico” for the Portuguese Communities Around the World, in its second edition, seeks proposals for short films (7–15 minutes) that […]

Azores | International Expo 2025 Osaka Exhibition – Japan

The Vice-President of the Regional Government presided over the opening ceremony of the exhibition “From Namban to Japonisme: the Arts of Japan in Azorean Collections” in Angra do Heroísmo on June 13, as part of the Azores’ participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka. The exhibition presents a historical overview from the first Portuguese-Japanese exchanges in […]

FLAD 40th | Hosting Sister Cities Summit in Ponta Delgada – Azores

As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) will host the FLAD Sister Cities Summit from June 25 to 27, 2025, in Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The three-day event will bring together local and national government leaders, including Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, lawmakers, […]

June 9th | Azores Day celebrates self-rule and religious traditions – Azores

09 June 2025

Today, June 9, the people of the Azores are celebrating Azores Day—Dia da Região Autónoma dos Açores (Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores)—a regional public holiday observed each year on the Monday following Pentecost, also known as Holy Spirit Monday. This movable feast honors both the archipelago’s deeply rooted religious traditions and its […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Religion, Terceira, World

Community | 41st Annual Heritage Day of Portugal in Massachusetts – Boston, MA

07 June 2025

The 41st Annual Heritage Day of Portugal in Massachusetts, organized by the Portuguese American Legislative Caucus (PALC), will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Massachusetts State House. PALC is co-chaired by Rep. Antonio Cabral, along with Sen. Michael Rodrigues. This annual event, inspired by the celebrations of June 10, Day of Portugal, […]

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

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