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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 […]

FADO: Boston Portuguese Festival presents exhibit and film – Emerson College, MA

14 May 2012

The Boston Portuguese Festival (BPF), in partnership with the Consulate General of Portugal in Boston and the School of the Arts at Emerson College, is hosting, May 16, two cultural events which include “Fado Vadio”, a photograph exhibit by Luís Pavão, followed by the exhibit of the film feature “Fados” (2007) by Carlos Saura. The events, […]

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

Pop Music: Nelly Furtado launching new single – Hoops!

13 May 2012

Portuguese Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado, 33,  is launching her new video and  single “The Spirit Indestructible”  featuring the hit song “Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)” considered to be different from everything else she has produced in the last 12 years. The album is being released six years since the singer launched her multi-platinium Loose. The video […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, São Miguel, World

BNP: Research Fellowship Program for American scholars – Portugal

12 May 2012

The National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca National de Portugal – BNP), based in Lisbon, in partnership with the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), also based in Lisbon, is sponsoring the 2012 short term Research Fellowship Program aimed at American scholars interested in conducting research at the National Library archives. The National Library Research Fellowships, for at […]

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Posted in Education, Featured, Organizations, Portugal, Scholarships

Music: Composer Bernardo Sassetti dead at age 41 – Portugal

11 May 2012

Portuguese jazz pianist and composer Bernardo Sassetti, 41, died Thursday in an apparent accident while hiking in Guincho, near Lisbon. He was allegedly shooting pictures when he took the fatal fall. Sassetti, considered to be one of the most talented jazz musicians of his generation, was born in Lisbon where he learned to play the […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Music, People, Portugal

Memoir: Phil Jourdan’s “Praise of Motherhood” and the Challenge of Grieving – Interview

11 May 2012

By Kathi Stafford ♦ Phil Jourdan is a musician, translator, and fiction writer originally from Portugal.  He now lives in the UK, where he is completing work on a doctorate at Warwick University.  His new book, Praise of Motherhood, is a heartbreaking look at the loss of his mother Sophia to an unexpected brain aneurysm.  The […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, Music, People, Portugal, World

Fashion: Portuguese designers do Barbie’s new wardrobe – Portugal

10 May 2012

Portuguese fashion designers for ready-to-were Lanidor Group have created new outfits for the Barbie doll. They joined the list of 70 fashion designers worldwide who have in the past created outfits for the fashionista Barbie. Three Lanidor’s designers were invited to create three new trendy outfits for the fashion sensation doll: one “casual,” one party-going style […]

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Posted in Fashion, Featured, Life Style, Portugal