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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 […]

World Tour: Madonna to perform at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra – Portugal

07 February 2012

American vocalist Madonna is launching her 2012 world tour with a performance scheduled for June 24 at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Portugal. Fifty thousand tickets will be available for sale starting February 11. The tour, her most extensive tour ever in terms of number of dates, will follow the release of Madonna’s new album […]

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USCA: Portuguese Carvi Hotel named Best of Manhattan 2011 – NYC

07 February 2012

The US Commerce Association (USCA) named Portuguese owned Carvi Hotel “Best of Manhattan 2011.” The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. Built in 2007, Carvi Hotel […]

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Posted in Awards, Community, Featured, People, Travel

Lost & Found: Nuno Fonseca’s search and accomplished mission – Paris

07 February 2012

Nuno Fonseca, 23, a young Portuguese medical student, is heading to Paris to return the 1950-issued passport to Betty Werther issued more than 60 years ago, after she graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. The search started last summer when, while studying in Paris, Nuno Fonseca found Betty’s passport at a flea market. From there, […]

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LaserLeap: Portuguese researcher won 2012 Biophotonics Challenge – San Francisco, CA

06 February 2012

University of Coimbra researcher Carlos Serpa won the 2012 Biophotonics Start-up Challenge at Photonics West, which gathered over 20,000 participants from around the world. LaserLeap was designed as a non-invasive Class IIa medical device for transdermal or intra-epidermal administration of drugs. Serpa is thee CEO of new start-up company LaserLeap Technologies,   established in 2011 to […]

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UMD: Study in Lisbon European “City of the Year” – Scholarships

06 February 2012

The UMass in Lisbon Study Abroad Program and the Center for Portuguese Studies and Culture at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth announced today the creation of the Elisia and Mark Saab Study Abroad Scholarship Fund for 2012-2014 in the amount of $30,000. “This generous gift from Elisia and Mark Saab puts living and learning in […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Scholarships

Fado: Ana Moura kicks off February American tour – New Bedford, MA

04 February 2012

On February 4, Portuguese fado vocalist Ana Moura kicks off her new American tour at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Moura, who has toured the United Sates before, likes to experiment with new genres. In her new tour she will be accompanied by a new trio of musicians which includes Jazz musician Bassist […]

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