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Honor | President Cavaco Silva recipient of the European Order of Merit NATO | Portugal supports diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict Book | Virtual Subjects, Fugitive Selves | By Jonardon Ganeri António José Seguro sworn in as President of Portugal  In Memoriam | António Lobo Antunes (1942-2026) leaves a distinct literary legacy
 

Honor | President Cavaco Silva recipient of the European Order of Merit – Strasbourg, France

Former Portuguese Prime Minister and President Aníbal Cavaco Silva, 87, has been named among the inaugural recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, the President of the European Parliament announced in Strasbourg. The distinction, created to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to European integration, democracy, and shared values, recognizes a select […]

NATO | Portugal supports diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict – Lisbon

Portugal has reiterated its support for diplomatic solutions to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel emphasizing that Portugal’s position as a NATO ally does not preclude advocating for peace and dialogue. Speaking amid heightened debate in Lisbon today, Rangel stressed that Portugal supports international efforts to reduce hostilities and pursue […]

Book | Virtual Subjects, Fugitive Selves | By Jonardon Ganeri – Editor’s Note

Pessoa has become many things to many people in the years that have passed since his untimely death. For some, he is simply the greatest Portuguese poet of the twentieth century. For others, he has gradually emerged as a forgotten voice in 20th century modernism. And yet Pessoa was also a philosopher, and it is […]

António José Seguro sworn in as President of Portugal 

António José Seguro, 64, was formally sworn in as President of Portugal in a ceremony held at the Assembly of the Republic in Lisbon, marking the start of his five-year term. He succeeds Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who completed two terms as president.  Seguro took the oath of office before members of parliament, government officials, […]

In Memoriam | António Lobo Antunes (1942-2026) leaves a distinct literary legacy – Portugal

Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in contemporary Portuguese literature, died in Lisbon on March 5 at the age of 83.  Throughout his life, spanning more than four decades, Lobo Antunes was frequently mentioned as a contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature. The author of more […]

Book | Philippa of Lancaster | By Tiago Viúla de Faria et al – Editor’s Note

28 January 2025

This contributed volume focuses on Philippa Plantagenet (1360–1415), queen of Portugal for almost three decades, and the complexion of the court. Chapters thoroughly examine the Portuguese royal court in the few decades around the turn of the fourteenth century, a period rich in intellectual innovations throughout Europe and of dramatic changes in Portugal. The book […]

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Opinion | Portuguese community welcomes President Donald Trump – Len Port

20 January 2025

By Len Port According to reliable sources, the Portuguese and their descendants in the United States mostly welcome President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House. “Trump will be welcomed by the majority of Portuguese living on the East and West coasts,” says Carolina Matos, the Portuguese American Journal editor. She says that one example of […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Community | Hundreds of Portuguese illegal immigrants may be deported – Azores

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Portugal, World

Portugal: The sixth most searched country on Google in 2024 – Year in Search

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

Book | At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking | by Maria Lawton – Editor’s Note

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal

Travel: Portuguese passport ranks 5th most powerful in the world – London, UK

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 […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

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