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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 […]

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

Internet: Festas do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres broadcast live online – Azores

02 May 2013

The 2013 Festas do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres, [Holy Feast of Christ of the  Miracles], taking place on the weekend of  May 3, 4, and 5, in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, will be broadcast live online on the Internet. According to a statement from the organizers, on May 3, viewers around the world will […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Religion, São Miguel

Travel Alert: SATA Air Azores back on strike in May – more strikes on the way – Update

01 May 2013

Pilots and cabin crews at SATA Air Azores and SATA International will be back on strike effective May 2, 3, and 4, following several rounds of  talks between representatives of five unions and SATA management. The unions decided for strike action after talks collapsed Tuesday. SATA unions’ representative, Rui Luís, told the press that at the […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Travel, World

Poetry: Portuguese American poets reading at the Salem Poetry Festival – Massachusetts

01 May 2013

A group of Portuguese-American writers will participate Saturday, May 4, in the 2013 Salem Poetry Festival, in Massachusetts. Readers include Nancy Vieira Couto, Brian Sousa, Millicent Borges Accardi and Carlo Matos. More than 100 poets will engage with thousands of people at the festival. Associated with the reading series “Kale Soup for the Soul,” the […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Featured, Heritage, People

Travel: U.S. Visas no longer processed in Ponta Delgada and Funchal – Portugal

30 April 2013

The Embassy of the United States in Lisbon announced Tuesday that, effective June 15, 2013, the U.S. Consulate General in Ponta Delgada, Azores, will no longer process visas. It also announced that the U.S. Consulate in Funchal, Madeira, will be closed effective June 7, 2013. The change reflects the relatively low demand for visa services […]

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

ILBA: Power of the Spirit – Finalist – 2013 Best Nonfiction Award – California

30 April 2013

The book, Power of the Spirit – A Portuguese Journey of Building Faith and Churches in California, is a finalist in the 15th. Annual International Latino Book Awards (ILBA), the largest awards in the USA celebrating achievements in Latino literature. The International Latino Book Awards, allowed this year, for the first time, entries from Portuguese […]

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