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Portugal Named “Economy of the Year 2025” by The Economist Update | Airlines begin cancellations ahead of December 11 general strike – Portugal Project Homecoming | Incentives offered for undocumented voluntary self-deportation Milestone | Portugal celebrates 70th anniversary as a UN member Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships
 

Portugal Named “Economy of the Year 2025” by The Economist – London, UK

Portugal has been selected by the British magazine The Economist as the “Economy of the Year” for 2025, placing the country at the top of a ranking of the world’s 36 richest economies   Titled “Which economy did best in 2025?”,  the magazine highlighted Portugal’s strong blend of macroeconomic indicators, including solid GDP growth, low inflation, […]

Update | Airlines begin cancellations ahead of December 11 general strike – Portugal

Travelers heading to or from Portugal on December 11, 2025, should brace for widespread flight cancellations and major delays, as a nationwide general strike is set to disrupt operations at all major airports and across public services. The stoppage, called by Portugal’s main trade-union confederations in protest over proposed labor-law reforms, is expected to affect […]

Project Homecoming | Incentives offered for undocumented voluntary self-deportation – DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today, December 5, reaffirmed its commitment to reducing undocumented immigration through voluntary departure mechanisms, unveiling the full scope of its “self-deportation” program under Project Homecoming. Under this initiative, undocumented immigrants who choose to depart the United States voluntarily using the CBP Home mobile app will receive a USD$1,000 exit […]

Milestone | Portugal celebrates 70th anniversary as a UN member – United Nations

Seventy years ago, on December 14, 1955, Portugal formally became a member of the United Nations, marking a new chapter in its international engagement. Since then, Portugal has consistently contributed to the defence of peace, human rights, international law and sustainable development within the UN system, becoming a committed, constructive actor on the global stage. […]

Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships – Portugal

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has announced its Gulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners, supporting international scholars who wish to conduct research in Portugal in the fields of history, literature, and art history, interested in promoting the global study of Portuguese culture. The scholarship program is open to non-Portuguese nationals residing abroad, designed to […]

Wallpaper: Porto on the shortlist for Best City 2012 – Portugal

21 December 2011

Porto is one of the candidates for the 2012 Best City Design Awards by international Wallpaper magazine, together with London, Berlin, Mexico City and Guangzhou, the publication announced Tuesday. The winner will be announced in February 2012. According to the magazine, the “downtown cultural life… revitalized by an active student and artistic community” together with […]

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2012 Oscars: Fado by Camané nominated for Best Original Song – Award

20 December 2011

The Academy of Motions Picture Arts and Sciences (Academy Awards) announced Monday in Hollywood the nomination of Fado song “Já não estar” [Being no more], interpreted by Camané, for the 2012 Oscar for Best Original Song. The Academy Awards nominated 36 songs competing for the Oscar under the category of Best original Song. The composition, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Music, World

Satellite Awards: Mysteries of Lisboa winner of Best Foreign Film – Portugal

19 December 2011

The film Mysteries of Lisbon, by Portuguese producer Paulo Branco and Chile-born director Raul Ruiz, was the winner Monday of the 2011 Satellite Award for Best Foreign Film by the International Press Academy (IPA). The film The Descendants won the Best Motion Picture and Adapted Screenplay Award. The film, an epic drama set Portugal around […]

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Algarve: 6th Annual International Gourmet Festival – Portugal

18 December 2011

The World’s Most Celebrated Michelin-Starred Chefs are joining Portugal’s 6th Annual International Gourmet Festival, considered one of the best and biggest gastronomical events in the world. The event will be held at the Vila Joya in Albufeira-Guia, Algarve, from January 12–22, 2012. The festival will honor Portuguese wines, local vineyards, area hotels, food, artists, designers […]

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Posted in Featured, Food & Wine, People, World

Macau: 1st International Literary Festival – China

18 December 2011

Writers from Greater China and the Portuguese-speaking world will participate in the 1st “The Script Road” [Rota das Letras] Literary Festival to be held in Macau from January 29 to February 4, 2012. Jointly organized by Macau-based Ponto Final newspaper and the local Portuguese Society of Arts and Letters (SAL), in partnership with the Instituto […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Macau

Barefoot Diva: Cesária Évora died in her native Cape Verde

17 December 2011

Cesária Évora, 70, died Saturday, December 17, on São Vicente island, in her native Cape Verde. Called the “Barefoot Diva,” because of her appearing on stage without shoes, Évora was the most popular singer of “morna,” a traditional music and dance from Cape Verde, often compared to the blues. She had been ill for several months […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Cape Verde, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, World