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Municipal Elections | Voters resist populism and polarization in favor of democratic resilience Summit for Peace | António Costa to represent the EU at Sharm el-Sheikh Book | To Borrow Freedom | By Sheila Greenfield World Tour | The music of Carlos Paredes celebrated in the United States Azores Airlines | Diaspora fears losing a vital lifeline to their homeland
 

Municipal Elections | Voters resist populism and polarization in favor of democratic resilience – Portugal

The morning after Portugal’s 2025 municipal elections, a new political map is taking shape across the country, while final certified results from the Ministry of Internal Administration are expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, analysts suggest that Portugal’s strong local democratic culture, rooted in community identity, continues to resist the populist polarization that has reshaped […]

Summit for Peace | António Costa to represent the EU at Sharm el-Sheikh – Egypy

António Costa, President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of Portugal, will represent the European Union at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace, taking place on Monday, October 13, in Egypt. The summit, co-hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump, seeks to consolidate international efforts toward ending […]

Book | To Borrow Freedom | By Sheila Greenfield – Editor’s Note

To Borrow Freedom takes you on a gripping journey through the rugged landscapes of Portugal’s Lower Alentejo, where Sheila Greenfield and her husband Robert Lee transformed a derelict farm into one of Europe’s premier equestrian destinations. From humble beginnings with just a tent, five horses, and boundless passion, they created a high-end horseback riding business […]

World Tour | The music of Carlos Paredes celebrated in the United States – Portugal

Celebrating the centenary of legendary Portuguese guitarist and composer Carlos Paredes (1925–2004), the “Paredes Experience” World Tour will visit 15 countries over six months, bringing the timeless sound of the Portuguese guitar to audiences around the globe, including the United States. Honoring Paredes’ artistic legacy and his profound influence on Portuguese cultural identity, the U.S. […]

Azores Airlines | Diaspora fears losing a vital lifeline to their homeland – Azores

The fate of Azores Airlines, the Azores’ international carrier and the only airline maintaining year-round direct service between the archipelago and North America, has become increasingly uncertain as the company’s privatization process faces new delays and mounting financial strain. The airline, part of the SATA Group, connects the islands to Boston, New York, San Francisco, […]

Book | The Fátima Phenomenon – Divine Grace, Delusion or Pious Fraud? | Len Port | Editor’s Note

05 October 2024

This is probably the most comprehensive and wide-ranging book ever published on the visions and miracles reported from central Portugal 95 years ago. It delves deeply into one of Christendom’s most fascinating and controversial mysteries. Of the many books published about Fátima, nearly all have been written from a purely religious standpoint. This one is […]

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Posted in Books, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Religion, World

World News | UN Secretary-General António Guterres favorite to win Nobel Peace Prize – United Nations

04 October 2024

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) are among the favorites to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Reuters reported on Thursday. The winner will be announced on October 11. A former Portugal’s prime minister, António Guterres, is a strong contender for the prize […]

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Opinion | Why protecting the oceans is essential – Len Port

01 October 2024

The Portuguese government is fully committed to the protection and sustainable use of the oceans, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro told while addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York last week.  He said that one of his government’s main strategic priorities was fulfilling the goals of the international 2030 Agenda designed to reinforce […]

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Community | FABRIC Arts Festival celebrates Portuguese cultural heritage – Fall River, MA

01 October 2024

The 2024 Fabric Arts Festival (FABRIC) will take place from October 10-13 in Fall River, MA, and Providence, RI. On its fifth edition, the festival showcases various events including visual art exhibits, live music performances, installations, educational workshops, gastronomy and communal dinners.  FABRIC brings together more than 40 international artists from various backgrounds to New England to present […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Book | Provenance and Possession: Acquisitions from the Portuguese Empire in Renaissance Italy | By K. J. P. Lowe | Editor’s Note

30 September 2024

In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, Renaissance Italy received a bounty of “goods” from Portuguese trading voyages—fruits of empire that included luxury goods, exotic animals and even enslaved people. Many historians hold that this imperial “opening up” of the world transformed the way Europeans understood the global. In this book, K.J.P. Lowe challenges such an […]

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Portugal | Prime Minister Luís Montenegro addresses the UN General Assembly – New York, NY

26 September 2024

Prime Minister of Portugal, Luís Montenegro, took the stage today at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to reaffirm Portugal’s commitment to tackling key global challenges such as climate change, human rights, and gender equality. Montenegro emphasized the importance of working with Portuguese-speaking nations to advance these initiatives. This year’s UNGA session is focused on […]

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