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Cascais Ópera |  Applications open for the 2026 International  Vocal Competition Book | The Liberation of Portuguese Africa, 1961-75 | By Pedro Aires Oliveira et al Web Summit | Microsoft confirms $10 billion investment in AI data hub in Sines Community | Portuguese abroad urged to register for the 2026 Presidential Election Terceira | Scientists monitor ongoing seismic volcanic crises
 

Cascais Ópera |  Applications open for the 2026 International Vocal Competition – Portugal

The Cascais Ópera – Concurso Internacional de Canto has officially opened applications for its 3rd edition, inviting young opera singers from around the world to participate in one of Portugal’s most dynamic and career-focused lyric-arts competitions. Prizes include monetary awards, performance engagements, and ongoing career mentorship, reinforcing the competition’s mission to launch the next generation […]

Book | The Liberation of Portuguese Africa, 1961-75 | By Pedro Aires Oliveira et al – Editor’s Note

This book analyzes the liberation struggles that took place in the Portuguese colonies of Angola, Mozambique, Guinea, Cabo Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe during the second half of the twentieth century, highlighting how they unraveled and challenged colonialism in the international sphere. Activists established headquarters and training camps in various exile settings that were […]

Web Summit | Microsoft confirms $10 billion investment in AI data hub in Sines – Portugal

Speaking during the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Microsoft President Brad Smith confirmed that Microsoft plans to invest approximately US $10 billion in the creation of a next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) data hub in Portugal. The project—one of the largest AI-focused infrastructure investments announced in Europe—will be developed in Sines in partnership with Start Campus […]

Community | Portuguese abroad urged to register for the 2026 Presidential Election – Portugal

Portuguese citizens living abroad are being urged to register or update their voter information before the end of November in order to participate in Portugal’s next presidential election, scheduled for 18 January 2026. The voting roll will freeze 60 days before Election Day, meaning that after November 19, 2025, no new registrations or address updates can be […]

Terceira | Scientists monitor ongoing seismic volcanic crises – Azores

Terceira Island remains under heightened scientific monitoring as the seismo-volcanic crisis that began in June 2022 continues, centered around the Santa Bárbara volcanic complex on the island’s western flank.  The Azores Seismo-Volcanic Information and Monitoring Center (CIVISA) currently maintains Alert Level V3 (reactivated volcanic system) for Santa Bárbara, reflecting persistent microseismic activity consistent with magma […]

FADO: António Zambujo kicks off world tour to promote new album – Interview

09 May 2012

By David Mendonça ♦ António Zambujo is in the United States for a brief tour to promote his fifth record, “Quinto”, representing the continuation of his evolution from singer of the Canto Alentejano, to a musician (clarinet, viola do fado) and singer of fado. Tonight (May 9) he is performing in Cambridge, MA, at the Regattabar; followed […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Heritage, Interviews, Music, People, Portugal, World

Bailout: Mário Soares takes stance against austerity policies – Portugal

09 May 2012

Former Portuguese President Mário Soares called on the opposition Socialists Tuesday to turn their back on the EU-IMF bailout austerity accord, saying the situation had changed, as the party’s leader announced he would relaunch an EU growth and jobs initiative in parliament. Soares, the founder of the Portuguese Socialist Party, told newspaper “i” the party […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Report: Portugal ranks high as best country to be a mother – Save the Children

09 May 2012

Portugal ranked 15th on the index of best countries to be a mother, down from 14th last year, according to the 13th annual State of the World’s Mothers report released Tuesday by the aid organization Save the Children Foundation. The report shows the toughest and the best countries to be a mother in the world, […]

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Posted in Community, Heritage, Life Style, Organizations, Portugal, World

May-June: 5th International Congress on the Holy Ghost Festivities – Azores

08 May 2012

The 5th International Congress on the Holy Ghost Festivities, sponsored by the Government of the Azores, will take place in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira island, from May 31 to June 3. The congress will gather international scholars and researchers interested in the study of this religious tradition deeply rooted in the Azorean culture. Participants from […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Terceira, World

FADO: World Music Institute hosting António Zambujo in concert – NYU

08 May 2012

The World Music Institute is hosting fadista António Zambujo in a concert taking place May 12, at 8:00 pm, at the New York University Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, Washington Square South, NYC. Zambujo will be returning to New York City after his successful debut show in New York last fall. His program will include […]

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TripAdvisor: Lisbon voted top destination by Travelers’ Choice 2012 – Award

07 May 2012

Lisbon was voted one of the “Top 25 Destinations in Europe” by the “Travelers’ Choice 2012” according a list released by TripAdvisor. While Lisbon ranked 11th on the list, London was voted the favorite destination followed by Rome and Paris which topped the ranks last year but dropped to number 4 this year. Lisbon was […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Travel