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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 Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants
 

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 […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Submissions: International Porto Surf Film Festival 2014 – Porto, PT

20 November 2013

The Porto Surf Film Festival is calling for submissions for its Short Rides 2014 competition. The organization will accept features with a total running time under 30 minutes, coming from any country in the world. On its 2nd edition, the 2014 Porto Surf Film Festival will include in its program a short film competition with surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, World

Arts: Lena Gal’s painting expresses passion and contemplation – Interview

18 November 2013

By Carolina Matos, Editor (*) Helena Maria Galvão Amaral – “Lena Gal” –  has been painting professionally for over twenty five years. The apparent ease of her composition reveals mastery, dedication and nurturing. Her art is eclectic, dynamic and technically skillful. She likes to explore the borderline between dreams and reality and paints largely from […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Featured, Heritage, Painting, People, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Reading: Book talk by novelist Jacinto Lucas Pires – UMD

13 November 2013

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture, Department of Portuguese, the MA & PhD Program in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory and the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives announce a book talk by novelist Jacinto Lucas Pires scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, at 12:00 noon. The event, free and open to the public, will […]

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Posted in Books, Community, Conferences, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Appointed: Sara Oliveira Director of Brand & Communications at Vodafone – Portugal

13 November 2013

Sara Oliveira has been appointed Director of Brand and Communications at Vodafone Portugal. Oliveira has 16 years of experience in management, working as vice president of the Portuguese-American Post-Graduate Society (PAPS), in Boston, MA. Oliveira, who has a degree in Economics from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with a major in Business Economics, was responsible […]

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Posted in Community, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Petition: Tell Congress to support Lajes Air Force Base – PACP

12 November 2013

A petition sponsored by the Portuguese-American Citizenship Project (PACP) was posted on Facebook to stop the proposed reduction of  US military presence at Lajes Air Force Base, on Terceira, Azores. The initiative urges Portuguese-Americans to undersign the petition requesting Congress to continue supporting  Lajes Air Force Base on Terceira.  Petition Background  For more than six […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

NASA: Jocelino Rodrigues finalist at the AXE Apollo Space Competition – KSC, Florida

11 November 2013

Jocelino Rodrigues, 19, is one of the top four UK finalists who will compete December 1 for astronaut training in the AXE Apollo Space competition at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA.   Born in Porto, Portugal, Rodrigues is a 2nd year Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Bristol, UK. He will spend the […]

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