Portuguese American Journal

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Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel FIFA World Cup’26 | City of Providence launches “House of Portugal”  Pavilion
 

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 […]

Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel – Portugal

A nationwide general strike is expected to cause major disruptions at airports across Portugal on June 3, 2026, with more than 500 flights potentially affected or canceled. Airport authorities and airlines are warning travelers that disruptions may extend beyond the strike day itself, affecting flights on June 2 and June 4 as aircraft and crews […]

FIFA World Cup’26 | City of Providence launches “House of Portugal”  Pavilion – Providence, RI

The City of Providence has launched the “House of Portugal” Pavilion in partnership with PUMA as part of Rhode Island’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-related programming. Launching activities are expected to begin on June 3 at the Waterplace Park in downtown Providence and continue through August 1, 2026.  The “House of Portugal” initiative is being organized […]

Arts: Tatiana Abrantes exhibiting at Agora Gallery – New York, NY

05 February 2014

Tatiana Abrantes is opening her painting exhibit “Elemental Realms” at Agora Gallery in New York City. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 7, 2014 through February 27, 2014.The opening reception will be held on Thursday night, February 13, 2014 from 6-8 pm. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, Tatiana Abrantes was born in Mozambique. She […]

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

Fashion: Portuguese designer Katty Xiomara 2014/15 Winter Collection – New York,NY

03 February 2014

Portuguese fashion designer Katty Xiomara is returning to New York to present her 2014/15 Winter Collection at the fashion week scheduled for February 6-13. She will be a presenter  at Pier 59 Studios as part of the “Nolcha Fashion Week” dedicated to independent fashion designers. The New York Fashion Week kicks off  February 6 through February 13. […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Life Style, Organizations, People, Portugal

Fado: Ricardo Ribeiro debuts at CUNY Graduate Center – NYC, NY

03 February 2014

Portuguese fado vocalist Ricardo Ribeiro will be performing “Puro Fado”, February 5, at the Elebash Hall at The CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, NYC. For the first time in New York City, he will be accompanied by renowned guitarist Pedro Joia. Ricardo Alexandre Paulo Ribeiro, 32, is an internationally respected master […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, Portugal

Appointed: Michael Baum named to the FLAD Executive Board – Portugal

02 February 2014

Professor Michael Baum of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth was appointed board member of the Executive Board of Lisbon based Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) by Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho. Professor Baum, who teaches political science and specializes in comparative politics, will take post February 11. He will be on a one-year unpaid leave […]

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

Book:The Memoirs and Memorials of Jacques de Coutre – Review

01 February 2014

Review by Juan José Morales (*) The Memoirs and Memorials of Jacques de Coutre: Security, Trade and Society in 16th- and 17th-century Southeast Asia by Peter Borschberg (editor) and Roopanjali Roy (translator) Jacobus van de Koutere, or Jacques de Coutre, born in Bruges around 1572, left war-torn Flanders for the Portuguese colonies in the Far […]

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Posted in Books, Damão, Diu, Featured, Goa, Macau, Politics, Portugal, Travel, World

Architecture: Portuguese architects win four top ArchDaily Year Awards – USA

30 January 2014

Projects by Portuguese architects won four of the top prizes out of 14 categories in the 2014 Archdaily Building of the Year Awards, organized by the online publication, according to the list published on Thursday. In the Health Architecture category, the architects Francisco and Manuel Aires Mateus were awarded the top prize for the new building […]

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