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Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note
 

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note

Miracle of the Roses is a beautifully crafted book that brings to life one of the most beloved legends of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal-a story of quiet courage, compassion, and unwavering faith. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtfully designed pages, readers are invited to discover the powerful moment when an act of hidden charity was […]

FLAD | U.S. Legislators of Portuguese descent gather in Lisbon – Portugal

30 June 2025

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) is hosting the 9th edition of the Legislators’ Dialogue on June 30 and July 1 in Lisbon, bringing together 20 elected officials of Portuguese descent from across the United States. This annual bipartisan gathering convenes U.S. legislators serving at both the federal and state levels to deepen ties with Portugal […]

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

Book | Charles II’s Portuguese Queen: The Legacy of Catherine of Braganza | By Susan Abernethy – Editor’s Note

30 June 2025

Catherine of Braganza has regularly been referred to as ‘the forgotten queen’ and there is much truth in this statement. Following her death in 1705, a fully detailed biography in English remained unwritten until 1915. The last major bio published about her was in Portuguese in 1941 and it has never been translated into English. […]

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

FLAD | New partnerships offered for Portuguese and American higher education institutions – Portugal

29 June 2025

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has officially opened applications for the 2025–2026 edition of its UP Ensino Superior program, a strategic funding initiative aimed at strengthening academic and research partnerships between Portuguese and American higher education institutions.  This program supports structural and sustainable collaboration, enabling joint degrees, faculty mobility, virtual exchange programs (COIL), and co-supervision […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Education, Featured, Organizations, Portugal, World

Travel Alert | Department of State expands Visa screening to include social media history – Washington, DC

29 June 2025

As of June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa application requirements for non-immigrant categories, mandating that all applicants for F (student), M (vocational), and J (exchange visitor) visas disclose their social media activity from the past five years. The J nonimmigrant visa is the best known of these. It covers […]

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

Summit | President Bolieiro stresses the strategic importance of Lajes Base  – Azores 

26 June 2025

The President of the Government of the Azores, José  Manuel Bolieiro, spoke today, June 25, during the opening of the Sister Cities Summit held in Ponta Delgada, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Azores as a bridge between Europe and North America. Highlighting  the geostrategic position of the archipelago in the North Atlantic for defense, economic […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Politics, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Honor | Director Miguel Gomes to join the ranks of the Academy Awards – Hollywood, LA

26 June 2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the organization behind the Oscars, has officially invited Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes to join its ranks in 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to film. This invitation was part of the Academy’s 2025 class, which welcomed 534 new members from around the world. Gomes, celebrated […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World