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 […]
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 […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World
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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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. […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, São Miguel, Terceira
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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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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