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Honor | President Cavaco Silva recipient of the European Order of Merit NATO | Portugal supports diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict Book | Virtual Subjects, Fugitive Selves | By Jonardon Ganeri António José Seguro sworn in as President of Portugal  In Memoriam | António Lobo Antunes (1942-2026) leaves a distinct literary legacy
 

Honor | President Cavaco Silva recipient of the European Order of Merit – Strasbourg, France

Former Portuguese Prime Minister and President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, 87, has been named among the inaugural recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, the President of the European Parliament announced in Strasbourg. The distinction, created to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to European integration, democracy, and shared values, recognizes a select […]

NATO | Portugal supports diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict – Lisbon

Portugal has reiterated its support for diplomatic solutions to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel emphasizing that Portugal’s position as a NATO ally does not preclude advocating for peace and dialogue. Speaking amid heightened debate in Lisbon today, Rangel stressed that Portugal supports international efforts to reduce hostilities and pursue […]

Book | Virtual Subjects, Fugitive Selves | By Jonardon Ganeri – Editor’s Note

Pessoa has become many things to many people in the years that have passed since his untimely death. For some, he is simply the greatest Portuguese poet of the twentieth century. For others, he has gradually emerged as a forgotten voice in 20th century modernism. And yet Pessoa was also a philosopher, and it is […]

António José Seguro sworn in as President of Portugal 

António José Seguro, 64, was formally sworn in as President of Portugal in a ceremony held at the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon, marking the start of his five-year term. He succeeds Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who completed two terms as president.  Seguro took the oath of office before members of parliament, government officials, […]

In Memoriam | António Lobo Antunes (1942-2026) leaves a distinct literary legacy – Portugal

Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in contemporary Portuguese literature, died in Lisbon on March 5 at the age of 83.  Throughout his life, spanning more than four decades, Lobo Antunes was frequently mentioned as a contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature. The author of more […]

Cinema | NY Portuguese Short Film Festival – New York, NY

15 May 2025

The 15th edition of the Portuguese Short Film Festival (NYPSFF) takes place on May 21, 2025, at Lincoln Center in New York City. The festival, organized by the Arte Institute, is a prominent annual event in New York City that showcases contemporary Portuguese cinema. Established in 2011, the festival aims to promote Portuguese culture and […]

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Book | Perspectives on Portuguese History | Robbin Laird with Kenneth Maxwell – Editor’s Note

15 May 2025

Perspectives on Portuguese History provides a rich and complex picture of Portugal through various lenses, underscoring the tensions between tradition and modernity, authoritarianism and the desire for change, and national pride and the challenges of a globalized world. The book highlights the long shadow of the Salazar regime, the enduring legacy of its history and […]

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Opinion | Portugal legislative elections expectations – Len Port

11 May 2025

By Len Port Although somewhat overshadowed this week by the election of a new pope in Rome, Portugal’s politicians are campaigning for votes in the snap legislative elections on Sunday, 18 May. There is an inevitability in the national election in that most votes will go to the two centrist parties: the centre-right AD Democratic […]

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Religion | Portuguese nation greets Leo XIV new pope elect – Portugal

09 May 2025

The election of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, marks a significant moment in the Catholic Church, and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has extended heartfelt congratulations to Pope Leo XIV, expressing “profound joy” for himself and the Portuguese people. In an official statement, he welcomed the new pontiff, emphasizing the shared values and […]

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Immigration | Thousands of undocumented migrants to be repatriated – Portugal

07 May 2025

Portugal is currently undertaking measures to expel over 18,000 undocumented migrants, the incumbent caretaker Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced early in May. The initiative was detailed by Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro, who stated that the government would begin issuing expulsion notices starting this week. The initial phase involves notifying around 4,500 individuals, […]

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May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day – Portugal

04 May 2025

World Portuguese Language Day is celebrated annually on May 5th, in about 50 countries, to honor the global significance of the Portuguese language and the diverse cultures of Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) countries. On this day, various cultural events and activities are organized worldwide to raise awareness of the importance of Portuguese as a global language and […]

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