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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 […]

Award: Henrique Cardoso recipient of the 2012 Kluge Prize – Library of Congress, WA,DC

31 May 2012

Brazilian former President, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, 80, a descendant of Portuguese immigrants, will be awarded the $1 million 2012 John W. Kluge Prize, by the Library of Congress, for a lifetime of intellectual achievement in the humanities and social sciences. Cardoso, who had a distinguished international career as a scholar before twice being elected president […]

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Posted in Awards, Brazil, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Stop one: Cascais opens 2012 Kite Surf Pro World Tour – Portugal

30 May 2012

The world’s best kite surfers will gather on Guincho Beach, Cascais, Portugal, for the first event of the Kite Surf Pro (KSP) Tour 2012 to be held June 1  through June 10. Sanctioned by the International Skateboarding Association (IKA) KSP is a four stage kitesurf pro world tour for wave riders with a kite. Established […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, Sports, World

FLAD: Portugal recruiting foreign students in the United States – Education

30 May 2012

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) is sponsoring a visit to the University of Massachusetts this week of a delegation representing 27 Portuguese universities. The objective is to recruit students in the United States, including Americans of Portuguese descent, interested in attending institutions of higher learning in Portugal. According to Fátima Fonseca, FLAD representative, the potential for […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, Scholarships

BPF: Paulo Portas presiding at Heritage Day of Portugal – Boston, MA

29 May 2012

Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Portas will visit Boston from June 4 to June 5 to preside as  guest of honor at the 28th Heritage Day of Portugal celebration to be held at the Massachusetts House of Representatives on June 5. The Ambassador of Portugal in Washington, Nuno Brito, and the Consul General Portugal in Boston, […]

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Posted in Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

BPF: Presenting the Lusitano Classic Horse Festival – Merrimac, MA

27 May 2012

The Boston Portuguese Festival (BPF), and the Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts, are hosting the Lusitano Classic Horse Festival to be held on June 2, at 1:00pm, at the Sons of the Wind Farm, 84 Birchmeadow Road, Merrimac, MA. This will be a great opportunity for horse lovers to learn about the Portuguese […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, Terceira

Rock Band: “October Flight” releases debut album – Azores

26 May 2012

Based on Terceira island, Azores, the Rock Band “October Flight” released today, May 26, its debut  CD Album “The Closing Doors”  in a concert at Centro Cultural de Angra do Heroísmo. The group, formed in September of 2008, won the 2009 “AngraRock” contest the most important band contest in the Azores.  Since then the bnad […]

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