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Portuguese American Journal

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1976-2026 | Azoreans mark 50 years of Autonomy with solemn ceremony Canada | Brampton to inaugurate replica of Portas da Cidade 100 years ago | Devastating earthquake shook Faial Island Sports | Fernando Pimenta world canoeing champion Community | 20th Anniversary of Portas da Cidade Celebration
 

1976-2026 | Azoreans mark 50 years of Autonomy with solemn ceremony – Horta, Faial

The Autonomous Region of the Azores marked a historic milestone with a Solemn Session on Friday, September 4, at the inaugural session of the Regional Assembly in Horta, Faial, honoring the 50th anniversary of the establishment of self-government. The Regional Assembly’s first solemn session took place exactly 50 years ago in Horta and was presided […]

Canada | Brampton to inaugurate replica of Portas da Cidade – Toronto, Ontario

One of the most recognizable symbols of the Azores, Portas da Cidade (City Gates) of Ponta Delgada, will soon have a new home in Brampton, in Canada’s Greater Toronto Area. The inauguration of a full-scale replica of the historic monument is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at Azores Park, 100 Malta Avenue.  The monument will […]

100 years ago | Devastating earthquake shook Faial Island – Azores

One hundred years ago today, on the morning of August 31, 1926, the island of Faial was violently shaken by one of the most destructive earthquakes in the modern history of the Azores.  A century later, the Museu da Horta is commemorating the disaster with historical photographs, educational activities and an earthquake-preparedness exercise involving about […]

Sports | Fernando Pimenta world canoeing champion – Poznan, Poland

Portuguese canoeing star Fernando Pimenta was crowned world champion in the K1 1000 meters, winning a dramatic final at the Canoe Sprint World Championships in Poznan, Poland, on August 29, 2026.  The achievement adds another historic chapter to the career of the athlete from Ponte de Lima, widely regarded as Portugal’s greatest canoeist. Pimenta currently […]

Community | 20th Anniversary of Portas da Cidade Celebration – Fall River, MA

Mayor Paul Coogan, in conjunction with the Portas da Cidade Advisory Committee and the Prince Henry Society, will host a special ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Portas da Cidade (City Gates), one of Fall River’s most recognizable symbols of its Azorean heritage.  The celebration will take place Monday, August 31, at 10:30 am […]

Survey | Portugal Top Destination for Moving Abroad – Expatsi, US

16 July 2025

A comprehensive new survey by Expatsi, a platform based in the US specializing in international relocation guidance, has named Portugal the number one country for Americans planning to move abroad. According to the findings, which analyzed responses from more than 116,000 US residents who completed the platform’s signature 20-question assessment, Expatsi helps users evaluate their […]

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Community | Los Angeles public schools to promote Portuguese language education – California

15 July 2025

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has signed its first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Portugal based Camões Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua to introduce Portuguese language education in public schools across the district.  The five-year agreement was signed on July 9, 2025, and marks a significant step toward cultural and linguistic enrichment […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Travel Alert | SATA Air Açores on strike from July 18 to 24 – Azores

12 July 2025

The cabin crew of SATA Air Açores has announced a seven-day strike, scheduled to take place from July 18 to 24, 2025. The industrial action was called by the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) to express dissatisfaction over what they describe as repeated acts of disrespect and disregard by the airline. The […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Travel, World

Book | Little Portugal: Bold and Flavorful Portuguese Cooking | By Lauren Covas – Editor’s Note

12 July 2025

Little Portugal is a small, staple community in New Jersey where generations of Portuguese families celebrate the tastes and flavors of their culture. Having grown up there, Chef Lauren Covas has created this collection of recipes to capture the essence of her hometown and share the magic of that neighborhood with cooks everywhere. Blending her […]

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Posted in Books, Community, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, People, Portugal, Uncategorized, World

Technology | Google Advanced Submarine Cable Landing on São Miguel – Azores

12 July 2025

The Regional Government of the Azores has welcomed the latest announcement from Google regarding the construction of its Sol submarine cable system, which will include a landing point on São Miguel Island.  The Sol cable, unveiled by Google on July 9, 2025, will connect Florida (Palm Coast) with Portugal, Spain, Bermuda, and the Azores, creating […]

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

Community | Casa da Saudade Library closing amid public outcry – New Bedford

12 July 2025

Mayor Jon Mitchell of New Bedford has announced the impending closure of Casa da Saudade, the city’s Portuguese-language library branch, as part of sweeping austerity measures following a $10.2 million reduction in the city’s FY2025–26 budget enacted by the New Bedford City Council. Founded in 1971 with federal funds to serve the city’s Portuguese and […]

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