09 January 2025
The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, traveled to Washington on a private visit to attend the funeral ceremonies of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, on January 9, at the National Cathedral. The current U.S. President, Joe Biden, declared the date a Day of National Mourning. Former President Carter passed away on December 29 […]
09 January 2025
The remains of Eça de Queiroz (1845-1900), one of Portugal’s most celebrated authors, have been transferred with great honors to the National Pantheon in Lisbon, 125 years after his death. The National Pantheon, located at the Church of Santa Engrácia, is a grand Baroque building housing the tombs of the country’s most distinguished figures. The […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World
02 January 2025
According to reports by Lusa, the national news agency, statistics in certain sectors in Portugal have risen over the festive period. The value of Christmas shopping between 1 and 24 December rose by 15% compared to 2023. MB WAY (Multibanco) transactions for Christmas shopping saw an even sharper increase of over 40%. The Public Security […]
Posted in Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World
30 December 2024
The Bare Bones of Our Alphabet is a collection of poetry that reveals an all-consuming yearning: the desire to find a language that can tell the most about our existence. What the poet asks for, works obsessively to tap into, is a native tongue, a vernacular that bypasses the traps of a supposed rationality and […]
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30 December 2024
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. In a statement issued on December 29, President Rebelo de Sousa paid tribute to Carter’s significant contributions to democracy and human rights, emphasizing his “symbolic support” for Portugal’s democratic […]
Posted in Azores, Featured, People, Portugal, Terceira, World
25 December 2024
President-elect Trump announced the appointment of John Arrigo as the next United States Ambassador to Portugal in a statement posted on Truth Social on Tuesday. Praising Arrigo’s success in the automotive industry and his leadership in the West Palm Beach business community, Trump stated, “It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will […]
