09 February 2014
The recent flurry of fictitious reports about the Madeleine McCann case is another example of how far quality journalism has been replaced by the latest form of ‘churnalism.’ A story is concocted by a reporter and published on the website of a major newspaper or TV network. Within hours, it has been copied, rewritten or […]
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07 February 2014
Catholics in Portugal want an inclusive church that does not discriminate against the children of non-traditional families, such as homosexuals, unmarried couples or divorcees, a Vatican-sponsored questionnaire on family-related issues has found, the Portuguese Episcopal Conference (CEP) announced on Thursday. “The cases of families that are not in line with canonical norms are presented as […]
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05 February 2014
Portugal will host its first Comic-Con Portugal convention to be held in Porto city, in December 5-7, 2014. Taking place at EXPONOR – Porto International Fair – the event is expected to attract over 20,000 participants. Organized by Conventions in the Yard (CITY), the Porto Comic Con Portugal Convention will host celebrity guests and guest […]
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05 February 2014
President Barack Obama has appointed Portuguese-American attorney David Simas as Director of Political Strategy and Outreach in preparation for the 2014 mid-term elections. Simas will be in charge of handling the midterm Democratic election agenda, from the White House, crucial to the two final years of the Obama administration. In January of last year, President […]
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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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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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