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Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal 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
 

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

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 […]

Music: Nuno Dario honored with Global Music Award – La Jolla, CA

01 August 2012

Portuguese screen composer, Nuno Dario, was honored with the Award of Merit by the Global Awards for Original Score. Dario was awarded for his composition “Earth Home” for a fictional film documentary about climate change. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Dario has worked internationally as a composer for film, television, theater, games, animation and commercials. He […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Music, People, Portugal

EUSA: Faial hosting the First Atlantic Forum – Azores

30 July 2012

The first meeting of the EUSA Atlantic Forum will take place on September 21, 2012, in the Azores. Under the theme “Coastal and Deep Sea Natural Resources”, the event will be held at Sociedade Amor da Pátria, Horta city, Faial Island. This is the first event of the first series of  five international workshops. Forthcoming […]

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Posted in Azores, Faial, Featured, Organizations, Portugal, World

Heritage: National Geographic documenting whaling oral history – Azores

28 July 2012

Reporters from National Geographic Magazine have been on site in the Azores documenting the oral history of whaling on the islands. Launched in 2008, the project consists of documenting the stories and way of life of the old whalers on the islands of Faial and Pico. Currently, Gemina Garland-Lewis, a reporter for the magazine, is back in […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, Pico, Spotlight

Olympics 2012: Portugal represented by 75 athletes – London, UK

27 July 2012

Portugal is being represented by 75 athletes competing at the London 2012 Olympics Games, officially known as the “Games of the XXX Olympiad,” scheduled for July 27 through August 12.  The 2012 Portuguese Olympic Mission is headed by Mário Santos. Four years ago, 78 Portuguese athletes competed in 17 different sports at the 2008 China […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Sports, Spotlight, World

PLCS: Fernando Pessoa as English Reader and Writer – Call for Papers

27 July 2012

Patricio Ferrari  and Jerónimo Pizarro, Guest Editors for the  upcoming  issue of the Portuguese Literary & Cultural Studies / 28, are calling for papers under the topic of Fernando Pessoa as English Reader and Writer. Fernando Pessoa’s British education left long-lasting traces in his writings, particularly (but not exclusively) in his English texts. The aim […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Brazil, Education, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

Memoir: “As I Walk Through Life” by Lina DaPonte – Review

27 July 2012

By Carolina Matos, Editor (*) Life is a journey, but for Lina DaPonte the journey has been an adventure full of surprises, deception, drama, romance and tragedy. In her candid memoir “As I Walk Through Life:  A Family’s Struggle from the Azorean Islands to Africa”  DaPonte tells how it all happened. It started with her […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Mozambique, People, Terceira, World