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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 […]

Book: Classic “Maiden and Modest” by Bernardim Ribeiro published – UMD, MA

14 July 2012

Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth, in partnership with the University Press of New England UPNE), released publication of Maiden and Modest: A Renaissance Pastoral Romance by Portuguese Renaissance author Bernardim Ribeiro (1482?–1552?). Maiden and Modest (1554) [Menina e Moça] is the first Iberian pastoral romance, a feminine narrative that is a revealing meditation on love […]

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TFFMP: University of Porto Women’s Tuna performing in Cambridge – MA

12 July 2012

The Women’s Tuna [Tuna Feminina] from the School of Medicine of the University of Porto, Portugal, will perform on Saturday, July 28, at 7pm, at the community center of the Saint Anthony Church, located at 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA. A University Tuna [Tuna Académica] is a traditional musical performing group, formed by university students, […]

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

Film: “It’s Earth Not the Moon” by Gonçalo Tocha opening – NYC

12 July 2012

The Anthology of Film Archives is presenting “It’s Earth Not the Moon” [É a Terra Não a Lua] by Portuguese director Gonçalo Tocha. The screenings is scheduled for 7:30pm, Friday, July 13, at the Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue, NYC. Released in 2012, the feature was the winner of the Golden Gate Award, for Best Documentary […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Corvo, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, People, Portugal

Film: Screening of “Trip to Portugal” by Sérgio Trèfaut – UMD, MA

11 July 2012

The Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture and the Portuguese and Lusophone Film Series at UMass Dartmouth announce the screening of Trip to Portugal (2011), directed by Sérgio Trèfaut. The event—free and open to the public—will take place on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium, parking lot 4. Trip to […]

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UDL: 2012 International Conference in Ponta Delgada – Azores

10 July 2012

The 2012 International Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Conference: Innovation in Education and Language Learning will be held in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal on September 6 and 7, 2012. The 2012 UDL Conference provides a venue for international collaboration, innovation in 21st century education, as well as thinking about the latest information in research, policy and educational […]

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Posted in Azores, Conferences, Education, Featured, Organizations, São Miguel

Book: New edition of “The Relic” by Eça de Queirós published – Tagus Press, UMD

10 July 2012

A new edition of the novel, The Relic, by Eça de Queirós, was published by Tagus Press at UMass Dartmouth in in partnership with the University Press of New England (UPNE). Translated into English by Aubrey Bell, and originally publish in 1925, by Alfred Knoft, the book was out of print for many years. Eça […]

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