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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 […]

Book: Almost Gone by Brian Sousa – Editor’s Note

03 March 2013

Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth, in partnership with the University Press of New England (UPNE), announces the publication of Almost Gone by Brian Sousa. Alternately gritty, suspenseful, and illuminating, Brian Sousa’s debut collection of interlocking stories depicts the Portuguese American experience from a new perspective. Brian Sousa leaves sentiment and saudade behind in Almost Gone, a linked collection spanning four generations […]

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

Travel: Lisbon European Best Destination 2013 – You Vote!

01 March 2013

If love Lisbon, this is the opportunity to cast your vote and let the world know! For the 4th year, European Consumers Choice is inviting the public to select the 20 European Best Destinations for the year. Every year, European citizens vote online to select their preferred destination. The town which receives most votes (over […]

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

Survey: Portuguese Americans reject Hispanic label – Community

28 February 2013

Preliminary data from a survey being conducted online, by the Washington based Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States (PALCUS), has shown that Americans of Portuguese descent reject being classified as Hispanic. The objective of the survey was “to gauge the overall sentiment of the Portuguese-American community” on the issue relating to news that the “US […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Politics, Portugal

Arts: André Carrilho illustrates Vanity Fair – Hollywood

28 February 2013

Portuguese illustrator, André Carrilho, was invited to give his personal touch to the Vanity Fair’s March issue devoted to Hollywood. Carrilho, who has collaborated with Vanity Fair for the last eight years, will follow after Miguel Covarrubias, who did the original illustrations in 1933, and Robert Risko, who upgraded the magazine in 1995.  For the Hollywood […]

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

Arts: International Fringe Festival to take place on Pico Island – Azores

27 February 2013

The Fringe Festival Azores will be held June 10-30, 2013, in the town of Madalena, Pico Island, Azores, as part of the International Fringe Festival network. The first ever of its kind in the Azores, the international festival will be hosted by Mirateca Arts Association (MAA), the organizer of the event, in partnership with Madalena’s […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Music, Organizations, People, Photography, Pico, Travel, World

Travel: Lisbon named one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Portugal

27 February 2013

Urban City Guides online has named Lisbon fourth in its top 10 list of the  most beautiful cities in the world to visit after Venice, Paris and Prague. Considering Lisbon one of the world’s “most scenic cities,” Urban City Guides  describes the Portuguese capital as being, “Magnificently sited on a series of hills running down to the grand […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Travel, World

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