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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 […]

41 Portuguese athletes qualify for the London 2012 Olympic Games – Portugal

30 January 2012

At least 41 Portuguese athletes have achieved qualifying standards to compete at the London 2012 Olympics Games, officially known as the “Games of the XXX Olympiad,” scheduled for July 27 through August 12. However, over the next six months, the number could double. According to Mário Santos, head of the Portuguese Olympic Mission, a total […]

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Austerity: Government to abolish two public holidays – Portugal

29 January 2012

The Portuguese government opted to end with the two public holidays of October 5th and December 1st in order to ensure numerical symmetry with the cut in religious holidays. “For the Church, it was highly important to ensure symmetry (…) and we agreed with the proposal,” said Álvaro Santos Pereira, the Economy Minister, adding that […]

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Posted in Heritage, Politics

SATA Rallye Azores opens the 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge – Ponta Delgada

28 January 2012

The SATA Rallye Azores, scheduled for February 23-25, is the first round for the 2012 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). The 2012 SATA Rally Azores, officially 47º SATA Rallye Azores, is a 17-stage gravel rally taking place on the island of São Miguel. The 2012 IRC will get off to a spectacular opening round with a […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, São Miguel, Sports, World

Fado: The Carnegie Hall Concert – Review

26 January 2012

By David Mendonça (*) ♦  Jorge Fernando brought a very unique fado show to Carnegie Hall last night (24-Jan-12), one that exploited the tension between the old and the new fado in ways that I’d never have expected. The typical fado show has a very predictable structure: guitarrada (just the musicians playing), followed by a number […]

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Posted in Entertainment, Heritage, Music, People

Four Portuguese scientists selected by the Howard Hughes Institute

24 January 2012

Five of the 28 scientists considered “people who, 10 years from now (…) will be the scientific leaders in their countries”, by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, are working in Portugal. The four Portuguese and one American researchers are based at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), the Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica (ITQB), […]

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Posted in Awards, Featured, People, World

Casa dos Bicos: Saramago’s papers and library return to Lisbon – Portugal

23 January 2012

Books and other belongings of Portuguese 1998 Nobel laureate, José Saramago, began arriving at Lisbon’s Casa dos Bicos, said a statement from the Saramago Foundation. At the time of his death in 2010, Saramago, who was married to Spanish journalist Pilar del Rio, lived on the Lanzarote island in the Spanish Canaries. Casa dos Bicos, […]

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