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June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel
 

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Miracle of the Roses | By Angela Costa Simões | Editor’s Note

Miracle of the Roses is a beautifully crafted book that brings to life one of the most beloved legends of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal-a story of quiet courage, compassion, and unwavering faith. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtfully designed pages, readers are invited to discover the powerful moment when an act of hidden charity was […]

Travel Alert | General strike expected to disrupt air travel – Portugal

A nationwide general strike is expected to cause major disruptions at airports across Portugal on June 3, 2026, with more than 500 flights potentially affected or canceled. Airport authorities and airlines are warning travelers that disruptions may extend beyond the strike day itself, affecting flights on June 2 and June 4 as aircraft and crews […]

Lajes: President Vasco Cordeiro warns U.S. of challenges ahead – Boston, MA

04 June 2013

Speaking in Boston, on Tuesday, the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, warned Washington that the friendship and cooperation between Portugal and the United States “could be compromised” regarding the U.S. decision to significantly reduce its military presence in the Lajes Air Field, on Terceira island. He said that the U.S. […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, São Miguel, Terceira

Festival: New York celebrates the best of Portugal – NYC

04 June 2013

AICEP Portugal Global, Trade & Investment Agency is promoting the second edition of the “Festival of Creativity, Culture and Business,” taking place during the month of June in New York City. Organized by “Meet Portugal in New York,” the festival includes a series of events, showcasing the best Portugal has to offer, as part of […]

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Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Labor: Portuguese workers to stage general strike June 27 – Portugal

03 June 2013

Portugal’s two largest trade union confederations, the CGTP and the UGT, are calling for a general strike for Thursday, June 27. Thousands of workers are expected to take part in street mass demonstrations across the country. The head of UGT, Carlos Silva, told the press Monday the strike was in opposition to the austerity measures imposed […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, Travel

Community: 8th Annual Azorean Whale Boat Regatta – Cambridge, MA

01 June 2013

The Boston Portuguese Festival and the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society are hosting its 8th Annual Azorean Whale Boat Regatta taking place at the MIT Pierce Boathouse, Cambridge, MA, on Sunday, June 02, starting at 12pm. One of the most celebrated events of the Boston Portuguese Festival, the annual regatta in the Charles River is back […]

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

Community: President Vasco Cordeiro presiding to Heritage Day of Portugal – Boston, MA

31 May 2013

The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, will preside, as the guest of honor, to the 29th Heritage Day of Portugal celebrations to be held in the House of Representatives of the Massachusetts State House, scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 4. The statewide event recognizes […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Opinion: How many more ‘terrible years’ ahead? – Portugal

30 May 2013

By Len Port, Contributor (*) The “two terrible years” anticipated by Pedro Passos Coelho on taking office as Portugal’s Prime Minister on 5th June 2011 are almost up. That will not be the end of it, of course. There is no end in sight to the economic suffering Passos Coelho said the nation would have […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, World