21 June 2013
The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon announced Friday it is in the process of introducing a new and improved visa appointment system. New procedures for fee payments, appointments, and return of passports will go into effect on July 9. According to the announcement released on Facebook, “If you pay your visa fee until July 3, PLEASE […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel
20 June 2013
The 8th Boston Portuguese Festival is organizing the Day of Portugal Parade to take place in Somerville through Cambridge, Sunday, June 23, starting at 2:00pm, in the Portuguese Square (Concord Sq.). The parade is part of a program held during the course of the month of June, dedicated to celebrating Portuguese heritage and ethnic pride with a […]
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20 June 2013
The Sanjoaninas Festival, honoring Saint John, is underway in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, June 21 through June 29, attracting thousands of visitors to the island. This is year, the theme of the festival is “ The Sea of Emotions” The celebration is named after São João (St. John) the patron saint of Terceira. The event, […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Terceira
19 June 2013
Maria Lawton, known as the “Azorean Green Bean,” is proud to announce the arrival of her debut cookbook, Azorean Cooking: From My Family Table to Yours, a collection of more than 50 recipes that celebrates the traditions of Azorean cooking, culture, and family. “For more than four years, I have made it my mission to […]
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19 June 2013
Starting in the Fall, SATA Airlines is offering a new one-stop destination to Madrid from Boston, every Sunday, with an easy aircraft change in Lisbon, Portugal, the company announced Wednesday. Flights are competitively priced starting at $1,064, including tax, round trip. SATA will also offer connecting fights on Tuesdays and Friday as well, the announcement said. […]
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19 June 2013
On Thursday, June 18, UNESCO has included the Journal of the Voyage of Vasco da Gama to India in the Memory of World Register. The journal was handwritten by an anonymous eyewitness who accompanied Da Gama in his pioneer journey. It describes mishaps and success of the voyage and includes the first known list of […]
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