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Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations 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
 

Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.  Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]

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 […]

BP: Remittances from Portuguese living abroad dropping – Lisbon, PT

20 July 2012

According to data released by the Bank of Portugal (BP) Thursday, remittances sent home from the Portuguese leaving abroad showed a 17.7% surge in the first five months of this year, breaking the Euro 1,049. 3 million mark, compared to the same period in 2011. Yet, according to the source, in the first five months […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, World

RTPI: Historian José Hermano Saraiva dead age 93 – Lisbon, PT

20 July 2012

Portuguese historian and television personality, José Hermano Saraiva, has died today age 93. Saraiva was most famous in Portugal and beloved among Portuguese communities around the world, through his television programs “História Essencial de Portugal” and “A Alma e a Gente” on the History of Portugal. The programs were broadcast by Radio Televisão Portuguesa Internacional […]

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

IMO: Portuguese team scored high at the International Mathematical Olympiad – Argentina

19 July 2012

A team of Portuguese high school students ranked high at the 53rd International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held July 8-15, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. A total of 548 participants from 100 countries competed in the 2012 annual math competition. The Portuguese team won a Gold Medal (Miguel Santos), a Silver Medal (Miguel  Moreira), two Bronze […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Design: Artlandia Design wins “Red Dot Communication Design Award” – Germany

18 July 2012

Portuguese design agency Artlandia Design was distinguished with the 2012 “Red Dot Communication Design Awards, ” one of the most prestigious design awards worldwide, for the work of graphic designer by Beatriz Horta Correia. Correia designed a three volume book collection titled, The RA Collection of Chinese Ceramics: A Collector’s Vision, (pp.1200) authored by  Maria […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Books, Featured, People, Photography, Portugal, Spotlight, World

CPLP: President Cavaco Silva visiting Mozambique and South Africa – Lisbon, PT

18 July 2012

The President of Portugal, Cavaco Silva, begins today a three-day official visit to Mozambique to attend the 9th Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) Summit. CPLP is an intergovernmental organization which mission is to foster friendship among  the community of  nations where Portuguese is the official language, comprising 250 million people. In 2008, Cavaco Silva […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, Mozambique, Politics, Portugal, South Africa, Spotlight, World

Biogeography: Miguel Bastos Araújo wins MacArthur & Wilson Award – Évora, PT

17 July 2012

Miguel Bastos Araújo, a visiting research professor at the University of Évora, Portugal, has been selected by the International Biogeography Society (IBS) to receive the 2013 MacArthur and Wilson Award that recognizes an early-research individual for a notable, innovative contribution to biogeography. The award will be presented at the society’s biennal meeting in Miami, Florida, […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, People, Portugal, Spotlight, World

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