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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: World Music Institute hosting António Zambujo in concert – NYU

08 May 2012

The World Music Institute is hosting fadista António Zambujo in a concert taking place May 12, at 8:00 pm, at the New York University Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, Washington Square South, NYC. Zambujo will be returning to New York City after his successful debut show in New York last fall. His program will include […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, Portugal

TripAdvisor: Lisbon voted top destination by Travelers’ Choice 2012 – Award

07 May 2012

Lisbon was voted one of the “Top 25 Destinations in Europe” by the “Travelers’ Choice 2012” according a list released by TripAdvisor. While Lisbon ranked 11th on the list, London was voted the favorite destination followed by Rome and Paris which topped the ranks last year but dropped to number 4 this year. Lisbon was […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Travel

ICOM: “Soluções à Portuguesa” best 2011 advertising campaign – Licor Beirão

06 May 2012

The outdoors billboard advertising campaign, to promote “Licor Beirão” worldwide, was awarded the best advertising campaign of 2011 by ICOM, one of the world’s most respected advertising agencies. Created by Portuguese advertising agency UZINA, the campaign was designed to cheer up the Portuguese people enduring the current unpopular austerity measures which include pay cuts and […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Portugal, World

SFIFF: Film by Gonçalo Tocha wins Golden Gate Award – San Francisco, CA

03 May 2012

The film “It’s Earth Not the Moon,” by Portuguese director Gonçalo Tocha, won Wednesday the Golden Gate Award, for Best Documentary Feature, at the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF). The 185 minute award-winning 2011 documentary was filmed on Corvo , the smallest of the nine island of the Azores. Gonçalo received a $20,000 […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Corvo, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, People, Portugal

Gold: Mining project to pay millions over the next ten years – Portugal

02 May 2012

In the near future, Portugal may become a major producer of gold, Forbes online reported Tuesday. Quoted by Forbes, Nikolas Perrault, president and chief executive officer of Cold Resources Inc. (TSX-V:GTP), said that, although Portugal has been overlooked as a gold-producing country, it has got the potential in terms of a major discovery. Colt Resources […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, World

SATA: Pilot’s standoff upsets Santo Cristo Religious Festivities – Azores

01 May 2012

Thousands of Azoreans living abroad face ruined plans for the 2012 Santo Cristo Religious Festivities due to a labor dispute standoff with pilots flying SATA International and the SATA Group. On April 12,  SATA International pilots announced a three-phased nine-day strike planned for April and May. On April 25, the first stage of teh strike […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Travel