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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 […]

Arts: Natália Gromicho represents Portugal in New York – NYC

21 February 2014

Natália Gromicho is representing Portugal at “The Power of Perception II: International Art in 2014” group exhibit, taking place in New York City March 3-17, 2014. The Power of Perception II: International Art in 2014 is the second annual showcase of global art curated by Creative Concept Studios, featuring art from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Painting, People, Portugal, World

Appointed: Carlos Tavares named PSA/Peugeot-Citroen’s new chief executive – Paris, FR

19 February 2014

Portuguese business manager Carlos Tavares, 55, former Renault executive, will take over as PSA/Peugeot-Citroen’s CEO next month. Tavares joined PSA in January in preparation for the appointment.  He will take over from Philippe Varin as president of the managing board on March 31. In June 2011, Carlos Tavares, the former head of Nissan Motor for the […]

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

Book: ‘The Transformation Book’ or Book of Tasks – Editor’s Note

19 February 2014

‘The Transformation Book’, which belongs to Pessoa’s pre-heteronymic period, contains a series of fragments written in English, Portuguese, and French, none of which were ever published during Pessoa’s lifetime. Conceived by Pessoa in 1908, a year of great social and cultural transformation in Portugal, The Transformation Book was designed to reflect and advance social and […]

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Posted in Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, South Africa, World

Travel: Lisbon Movie Tours launches guided visits – Portugal

18 February 2014

The film “Sostiene Pereira” directed by Roberto Faenza, with an award winning performance by Marcello Mastroianni, based in a novel by Italian author Antonio Tabuccchi, will be the first movie featured in the new “Lisbon Movie Tours” guided visits project. Designed by Liliana Navarra, an Italian resident in Lisbon, the project is based on films […]

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Posted in Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Community: Paulo Teves visiting California and Massachusetts – Azores

18 February 2014

The Regional Director for the Azorean Communities, Paulo Teves, will be visiting California and Massachusetts, February 20-25, in representation of the Government of the Azores. On the West Coast, February 21, Teves will meet with a group of  students of Azorean descent in San Francisco to address the promoting the Azorean cultural heritage amongst the […]

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Community: President Cavaco Silva to visit the United States and Canada – Portugal

17 February 2014

The President of Portugal, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, will be visiting San Francisco in the United States and Toronto in Canada from February 25 through March 1. The President is accompanied by Vasco Cordeiro, President of the Government of the Azores, and Rui Machete, the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs. Traveling with the First Lady, Maria […]

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