06 July 2025
In Through the Walls of Solitude, Álamo Oliveira delivers poetry rooted in the emotional and geographical landscapes of the Azores, capturing the soul of island life with piercing clarity and lyrical innovation. His work intertwines personal memory and collective identity, speaking of emigration, rural hardship, historical wounds, and the enduring spirit of Azorean people. Oliveira´s […]
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06 July 2025
The Azorean cultural and literary world is mourning the loss of Álamo de Oliveira, the prolific writer, playwright, and cultural advocate who passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in the parish of Raminho on Terceira Island, José Henrique Álamo Oliveira leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of the […]
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05 July 2025
The sudden, tragic death of Diogo Jota, 28, Liverpool and Portugal forward, alongside his younger brother André Silva, 25, in a car accident on 3 July 2025, has sent shockwaves through the global football community. The funeral, held July 5, in Gondomar, Portugal, was the culmination of a national and international period of mourning. The […]
02 July 2025
Guimarães, Portugal, has been officially awarded the title of European Green Capital 2026 by the European Commission, recognizing the city’s strong commitment to sustainability, environmental innovation, and community engagement. Guimarães, associated with the foundation and identity of the Portuguese nationality, was selected over fellow finalist cities Heilbronn (Germany) and Klagenfurt (Austria). The European Commission’s Green […]
02 July 2025
Portugal’s women’s national football team has officially qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, set to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27, 2025. Their continued presence on the European stage reflects growing investment and development in women’s football in Portugal. This marks the team’s third consecutive appearance at the European Championship, […]
02 July 2025
By Len Port Portugal’s minority government, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA), led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, is able to proceed with its new administration program after a no-confidence motion by the Communist Party (PC) was completely rejected this week. In its program, the AD government has pledged to continue cutting taxes for the middle-class […]
