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July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26
 

July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties – Azores

As the United States commemorates its 250th Independence Day on July 4, the longstanding relationship between Portugal and the United States offers a remarkable chapter in the history of the Atlantic world.  Although Portugal remained officially neutral during the American Revolutionary War, due to its centuries-old alliance with Great Britain under the Treaty of Windsor […]

Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

This spring, Nicholas Ferraz graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a Master of Education in Teaching and Teacher Leadership, earning a 4.0 GPA. Already a certified mathematics teacher in Massachusetts, Ferraz represents a generation of Portuguese American educators whose professional journeys reflect both academic excellence and a deep commitment to multilingual and […]

Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize – Portugal

Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been named the recipient of the prestigious Camões Prize, the highest literary distinction in the Portuguese language. One of the most celebrated Portuguese-language authors of her generation underscores the global reach and enduring influence of her literary work. Jointly awarded by the governments of Portugal and Brazil, the annual prize […]

50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers – Portugal

Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic commemorated on Friday the 50th anniversary celebration of the constitutional autonomy of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos with a special solemn plenary session honoring one of the most significant democratic achievements of the 1976 Constitution. The anniversary also became a platform for renewed calls to deepen the autonomy of the […]

FIFA’26 – Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup History – Houston, TX

Portugal’s squad delivered a commanding response to its opening-match disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 today in Houston, Texas. The performance of captain Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted the match.  The milestone further cemented Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and silenced critics who questioned […]

Community: Power of Spirit wins 2nd place in the Latino Book Awards – NYC

11 June 2013

The Portuguese Heritage Publications Inc. has announced  that the book Power of the Spirit: The Journey of English Building Faith and Churches in California was awarded second place by the 15th International Latino Book Awards (ILBA), Category Non Fiction, Multi-Author, in a ceremony held at Instituito Cervantes, in New York City. Power of the Spirit […]

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Posted in Awards, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Religion, World

June 10th: Google doodles Galo de Barcelos – Portugal

10 June 2013

Google users in Portugal will find today,  June 1oth – Day of Portugal ,  a new “doodle” featuring the Galo de Barcelos [Rooster of Barcelos] one of the most iconic representations of the country, associated with Portugal as a tourism destination. The popular symbol of Portugal originated from an old legend that tells the story […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Travel, World

Community: Steven Nascimento appointed PACP’s executive director – Turlock, CA

07 June 2013

The Portuguese American Citizenship Project (PACP) announced the hiring of Steven Nascimento as the PACP’s new executive director. Founded in 1999, the PACP is a non-profit organization that encourages Portuguese-Americans to participate in civic activities in their communities, become U.S. citizens, register to vote, and vote. The PACP has worked with 52 cultural, fraternal and […]

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

Business: VentureOutNY hosting Portuguese tech talent – NYC

06 June 2013

On June 10th, New York based VentureOutNY is hosting the “Portuguese Tech Night” with the participation of 10 of Portugal’s best early stage tech startups. The selected group, representing Portugal’s best technology talent, will have the opportunity to meet a panel of New York venture investors and to network with New York’s international technology community. The […]

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

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

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