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May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants
 

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Book: The Woman of Porto Pim – by Antonio Tabucchi – Editor’s Note

12 May 2013

Antonio Tabucchi is one of the most renowned voices in European literature and the foremost Italian writer of his generation. The Woman of Porto Pim is made up of enchanting fragments about the archipelago of the Azores. Told by a visiting Italian writer, himself a collector of the inhabitants’ legends, relics, and histories, the tales […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal

Travel: EasyJet ready to connect the Azores with the rest of Europe – Portugal

11 May 2013

Javier Gandara, Easyjet general manager for Portugal and Spain, has stated recently that the London (UK) based airline is ready to open up a route to the Azores as soon as it gets approval from the Regional Government, as happened with Madeira. According to Gandara, EasyJet has submitted a proposal to the Regional Government which […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, Travel

Released: Design work by Portuguese architect Siza Vieira available on iPad App – Portugal

07 May 2013

Design work by Portuguese architect, Siza Vieira, is now available in an application for iPad, launched by the App Store worldwide. A reference for architecture and design, Siza Vieira, 80, is one of the most renowned Portuguese architects and one of the great living figures of contemporary world architecture. His architecture work is present globally […]

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

Community: Sausalito and Cascais further sister city ties – California

06 May 2013

A delegation from the Portuguese town of Cascais, mainland Portugal, has been visiting Sausalito, California, to further the sister city relationship between the two cities.  The delegation is being hosted by Sausalito’s Mayor Herb Weiner. The members of the Portuguese delegation include Alexandre Faria, a Cascais Municipal Council member with direct responsibility for Cascais’ international […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal

May 5th – International Day of the Portuguese Language and Culture – CPLP

05 May 2013

For the first time, the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) is celebrating May 5th as the International Day of the Portuguese Language and Culture. Established during the 14th CPLP Council of Ministers meeting, in Cape Verde, in June of 2009, the date is dedicated to celebrating the common linguistic and cultural ties which unite […]

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Posted in Angola, Azores, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Community, Damão, Diu, East Timor, Featured, Goa, Guiné-Bissau, Heritage, Macau, Madeira, Mozambique, Organizations, People, Portugal, São Tomé and Prince, World

NOPA: Portuguese US Census classification clarification – Update

03 May 2013

PRESS RELEASE – Earlier this year in February, an Associated Press article reported findings that revealed varying, and at times contradictory, definitions for Hispanic, Basque, Latino and/or Portuguese at the highest levels of the U.S. Government, including the US Congress. The article was rapidly disseminated through the Portuguese American media and along with a false […]

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