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Community | The FABRIC Arts Festival explores themes of identity and place Diplomacy | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Lisbon this week Community | PALCUS celebrates 35th Anniversary with a Leadership Awards Gala in Ponta Delgada Arts Diplomacy | President António José Seguro to meet Pope Leo XIV
 

Community | The FABRIC Arts Festival explores themes of identity and place – Fall River (MA)

The FABRIC Arts Festival, founded in 2019 and now in its seventh edition, returns to Fall River October 8–11, showcasing Portuguese contemporary art, music, performances, exhibitions, food, and storytelling, exploring themes of migration, identity, memory, belonging, and place and connections across borders. With particular significance in Fall River, historically one of America’s leading textile-manufacturing centers […]

Diplomacy | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Lisbon this week – Portugal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Portugal this coming week as part of a European tour from October 5–8, with Lisbon as the final stop. Secretary Rubio is expected in Lisbon on Thursday, October 8, following visits to Reykjavík, Iceland, and Athens, Greece.  He is expected to meet with Prime Minister […]

Community | PALCUS celebrates 35th Anniversary with a Leadership Awards Gala in Ponta Delgada – Azores

The Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States (PALCUS) prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary and 28th Annual Leadership Awards Gala on October 17 at the Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada, Azores. For the first time in the organization’s history, the PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala will be held outside the continental United States, bringing […]

Arts & Letters | Portugal Takes Center Stage at Lincoln Center – New York, NY

Portuguese culture will take center stage at New York City’s Lincoln Center on Saturday, October 3, with a full day of cinema, literature and live music featuring acclaimed Luso-American writer Katherine Vaz, Portuguese musical performances by Expresso Transatlântico and The Gift, and a festival of Portuguese animated short films. The program, titled “Contemporary Portugal at […]

Diplomacy | President António José Seguro to meet Pope Leo XIV – Vatican

Portugal’s President, António José Seguro, arrived in Rome on Wednesday, September 23, for a two-day official visit to the Holy See, with an audience with Pope Leo XIV scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 9:00 a.m. local time at the Vatican.  The Portuguese Presidency confirms that the official visit program also includes talks with Archbishop […]

Honor | Guimarães named European Green Capital 2026 – Brussels, Belgium

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 […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

Sports | Portugal qualified for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 – Switzerland

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, […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, Sports, World

Opinion | Minority fragile government struggles to proceed – Portugal

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 […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics, Portugal, World

Azores | The XIII International Whaleboat Regatta – New Bedford, MA

01 July 2025

The island of Faial will become the epicenter of Azorean maritime heritage, hosting two major international events that honor the seafaring traditions shared between the Azores and its diaspora communities.  From July 2 to 6, the city of Horta, Faial,  will welcome the XIII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, co-organized with the New Bedford-based Azorean Maritime […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Pico, Sports, World

Heritage  | Diáspora Golf Tournament returns to Amarante on July 26, 2025 – Portugal

01 July 2025

The Diáspora Golf tournament will return to the picturesque Amarante Golf Course on 26 July 2025, bringing together golf enthusiasts and members of the Portuguese diaspora for a unique celebration of sport, heritage, and culture.  The event blends competitive play with social and cultural experiences in the heart of northern Portugal, offering participants the opportunity […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Sports, Travel, World

Honor | Évora named European Capital of Culture for 2027 – Portugal

30 June 2025

Évora city in Portugal’s Alentejo region, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2027, marking the fourth time a Portuguese city has received this honor. Chosen from a shortlist that included Aveiro, Braga, and Ponta Delgada, Évora was praised for its strong regional identity, cultural depth, and innovative […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

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