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Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations 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
 

Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.  Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]

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 […]

Update: Is the Madeleine McCann case at a crossroad? – By Len Port

15 May 2014

By Len Port, Contributor(*) The Madeleine McCann case seems to have reached a critical juncture: police are planning to start a new phase in the investigation, but there is a very real risk it may collapse in disarray. The paradox is explained by a fundamental difference in the way the Portuguese and British police go […]

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JoeGo: Poet José Gouveia dead at age 49 – Hyannis, MA

13 May 2014

Portuguese-American poet José [Joe] Gouveia – known to his friends as “JoeGo” – died at home, May 10, in Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA, of complications from lymphoma, a rare form of cancer. A son of Portuguese immigrants, he was a journalist and radio personality who hosted the radio show “Poets Corner” on the Provincetown’s local […]

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Essay: Justice to Florbela Espanca (1894-1930) – By George Monteiro

12 May 2014

  This essay by George Monteiro will preface Our Book: Translations of Florbela Espanca: Selected Poems, Billie Maciunas’ book, which at this time is unpublished. In the scheme of things, however else it may work, translation functions as an act of generosity. Specific and meretriciously individual motivations notwithstanding, a translation cannot help but stand as […]

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Azores: Paulo Teves visiting the Azorean resident communities – Canada

10 May 2014

Paulo Teves, Regional Director of the Azorean Communities, is traveling to Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, Canada, from May 10-13, to visit the resident Portuguese communities of Azorean descent and meet with local community leaders. In Toronto, on May 11, Paul Teves will meet with representatives of Casa dos Açores of Ontario and will participate in […]

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Portugal: President Cavaco Silva to visit China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping – Beijing, China

10 May 2014

The President of Portugal Aníbal Cavaco Silva is visiting China, from May 11-19, at the invitation of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party and the President of the People’s Republic of China. The agenda for the visit will address economic, cultural and academic issues. The Portuguese President will travel to Shanghai, Beijing and […]

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Portugal: Clean bailout exit praised by European partners but not by socialists – Brussels

05 May 2014

The Portuguese decision to go for a “clean exit” from its financial assistance program represents a sign of confidence in the future, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said Monday. “A good day for a strong Portugal in a strong Europe, he said. The decision “is a sign of confidence in the future,” he added. […]

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