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Faith May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora
 

Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores

The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Music: Katia Guerreiro awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters – Paris, FR

06 December 2013

Portuguese Fado vocalist, Katia Guerreiro, was awarded the honor of “Chevalier” [Knight] of the French “l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” [the Order of Arts and Letters ] by the French Government. The bestowing ceremony will take place December 20. Established in 1957, the Order of Arts and Letters Award recognizes individuals who have significantly […]

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

Final draw: Portugal makes up Group G for the 2014 World Cup Brazil – FIFA

06 December 2013

Portugal, Germany, Ghana and the USA will make up Group G for 2014 World Cup Brazil, FIFA announced Friday. The Final Draw was conducted by FIFA”s Secretary General Jérôme Valcke. He was assisted by Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Alcides Ghiggia, Fernando Hierro, Sir Geoff Hurst, Mario Kempes, Lothar Matthaus and Zinedine Zidane, who were representing the […]

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Posted in Azores, Brazil, Featured, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, World

Travel: TAP Air Portugal voted Best Airline in Europe – Los Angeles, USA

05 December 2013

Tap Air Portugal was named “Best Airline in Europe” by the Travel Global Magazine, according to results from its 10th GT Reader Survey. Tap Air Portugal was awarded the same honor in 2011. Based in the United States, Global Traveler conducts its “GT Tested Reader Survey” annually asking frequent business and luxury travelers to name […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Organizations, Portugal, Travel, World

Portugal: Mediterranean Diet nominated World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage – UNESCO

04 December 2013

The Mediterranean Diet was nominated, Wednesday, World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The recommendation was submitted by Portugal, Cyprus, Croatia, Spain, Greece, Italy, and Morocco. Intangible Cultural Heritage includes oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals and festivals, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe or […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Life Style, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Science: António Damásio wins Grawemeyer Award for Psychology – Louisville, KY

04 December 2013

Portuguese neuroscientist, António Damásio, 68, has won the University of Louisville 2014 Grawemeyer Award for Psychology. He is  a psychology, neuroscience and neurology professor at the University of Southern California. Born in Portugal, Damásio has pioneered the study of how emotions play an integral role in human reasoning. He received the prize for his somatic marker hypothesis, a […]

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Community: Ana Lopes named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women – Toronto, CA

03 December 2013

Portuguese-Canadian Ana Paula Lopes has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). Released annually, these awards celebrate and highlight the professional achievements of women across the country. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Lopes has won numerous awards including the Yorktown Humanitarian Award of 2012 and the Association […]

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