16 January 2025
The Government of the Azores is preparing a “contingency plan” to accommodate Azorean undocumented immigrants who may be deported from the United States by the new administration taking office on January 20th. “This is not a predictable scenario, but we are preparing for the worst,” Paulo Estêvão, Regional Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs and Communities, stated […]
14 January 2025
Portugal, one of the most favorite countries to visit, ranked as the sixth most searched travel destination globally in 2024, according to Google’s Year in Search report, the world’s leading search engine. In 2024, the country welcomed an impressive 16.5 million visitors. Among the most Googled cities were Lisbon and Porto. Lisbon, celebrated for its […]
Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World
14 January 2025
Discover the heart and soul of Portuguese cuisine with Maria Lawton’s second cookbook, At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking and More. Maria, the beloved host of the award-winning PBS series Maria’s Portuguese Table, invites you to experience the rich flavors and cherished traditions of her heritage. Each recipe is a culinary journey back to her […]
Posted in Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal
13 January 2025
The Portuguese passport ranked as the 5th most powerful in the world, according to the latest release by the Henley Passport Index (HPI), allowing visa-free access to over 190 destinations worldwide without needing a tourist visa. The ranking was shared with Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Last year, the London-based HPI ranked the […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World
10 January 2025
The President of the Azorean Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, received a group of 10 Portuguese-American students attending Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, USA. Accompanied by professors Gregory DeMelo and Yulia Stakhnevich, the students are visiting the Region for an educational and intercultural experience. This visit aims to deepen their knowledge of the Azorean reality and […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, São Miguel
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 […]
