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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 […]

MET: Lisbon’s Hebrew Bible on exhibit – NYC

13 December 2011

A rare 13th-century Hebrew manuscript, known as the Cervera Bible, is the central piece on exhibition in the Medieval Europe Gallery at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibit “Lisbon’s Hebrew Bible – Medieval Jewish Art In Context” will be on display through January 6, 2012. Designated as a national treasure, […]

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Posted in Books, Featured, Heritage, World

Brooklyn: Gabriela Albergaria exhibits at the bitforms gallery – NYC

12 December 2011

Gabriela Albergaria, a Portuguese born international artist, is participating in the group exhibit “The Birdwatchers” being held at the bitforms gallery in Brooklyn, New York. The exhibition will run through January 21, 2012. bitforms gallery is devoted to emerging and established artists who embrace new media and contemporary art practice. The Birdwatchers, curated by Laura […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Photography

RTP: 48th Festival da Canção open to contestants – Portugal

11 December 2011

The Portuguese national broadcaster Rádio Televisão Portuguesa (RTP) has announced its forthcoming Festival da Canção, for the 2012 Eurovision Festival contest, will be held on March 10, 2012. The winner will represent Portugal at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Baku, following Azerbaijan’s win in the 2011 Contest with Ell & Nikki’s song “Running […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Music

Dec.10: Katy Perry hosting SNL

09 December 2011

Portuguese American pop singer Katy Perry is hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend December 10. This is the second time this year that Perry has been on the show. “I’ve only ever hosted, like, dinner parties and birthday parties. This is a bit more than that,” she joked on set with MTV News. “It’s not […]

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Posted in Entertainment, Music, People

SPAC: TAP pilots called off national strike action – Portugal

09 December 2011

The Civil Aviation Pilots’ Union (SPAC), representing TAP Air Portugal pilots, announced late Thursday  the national strike planned for December 9-12 has been cancelled. The weekend strike would cancel 660 flights and strand about 100,000 travelers. In a statement to the press, SPAC administrators decided to cancel the first block of the strike, because a […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics, Travel

Terceira: II International Chocolate Festival – Azores

08 December 2011

The Professional School of Praia da Vitória, Terceira, in partnership with the European Association of Hotel and Tourism Schools (AEHT) is holding the II International Chocolate Festival on Terceira island taking place December 9-11. The main objective of the event is for students and teachers to meet, share experiences and learn about the art of […]

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Posted in Azores, Food & Wine, Terceira, World