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Social Media | Parliament proposes bill requiring parental consent for minors Update | Persistent severe downpouring forces evacuations Election’26 | Diaspora vote count shows strong support for André Ventura Book | An Azorean Family Election’26 | Socialist António José Seguro wins presidency
 

Social Media | Parliament proposes bill requiring parental consent for minors – Portugal

Portugal’s parliament has approved legislation that would restrict minors’ access to social media platforms by requiring parental authorization for users under the age of 16, making it one of Europe’s most concrete legislative steps toward regulating youth activity online. The proposal, introduced by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), mandates explicit, verified parental consent for minors […]

Update | Persistent severe downpouring forces evacuations – Portugal

Heavy and persistent rainfall continues to affect mainland Portugal as successive Atlantic systems prolong saturated ground conditions and heighten flood risk across several regions, forcing evacuations. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro described the extreme weather episodes as a “devastating crisis” affecting communities across the country while emphasizing that emergency coordination and recovery efforts continue nationwide. Mário […]

Election’26 | Diaspora vote count shows strong support for André Ventura – Portugal

Portugal’s presidential runoff election provisional vote count indicates that Chega candidate André Ventura secured the largest share of votes cast by Portuguese citizens living abroad. As final counts are still being compiled from abroad, Ventura has received approximately 51.88% of the diaspora vote, compared with 48.12% for Seguro. These figures reflect global voting and remain […]

Book | An Azorean Family’s History: Our Faria and Moitoso Roots | By Keith Tavares – Editor’s Note

Genealogical research is a journey into the past, uncovering the stories and connections that define our heritage. For Keith Daniel Tavares, this journey explored his Faria and Moitoso ancestors, unearthing the rich history and legacy that has shaped his family. An Azorean Family’s History delves into the significant findings of Keith Tavares’ genealogical research, highlighting […]

Election’26 | Socialist António José Seguro wins presidency – Portugal

Socialist António José Seguro was elected President of Portugal today, in a second-round runoff election, winning about 66–67% of the vote against far-right populist Chega candidate André Ventura with about 33–34% – according to near-final ballots counted. The national tally is not yet fully closed, as some precincts and consular votes remain to be counted. […]

Opinion | Europe shocked over Donald Trump elected for second term | Len Port

06 November 2024

By Len Port Most people in Portugal and almost all other European countries have been shocked by the election of Donald Trump for a second term as president if the United States.  While European leaders quickly congratulated Mr. Trump on Wednesday morning, most were concerned about future US – EU trade relations, the president-elect’s unpredictable […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics, Portugal, World

In Memoriam | Poet Michael Garcia Spring with roots in the Azores has died – Community

01 November 2024

Portuguese American poet, Michael Garcia Spring, of Azorean roots, has passed away following complications with gallbladder cancer. The author of many poetry books and one children’s book, Spring was known for his love for the sea and his devotion to writing and martial arts. Spring’s writing received noteworthy recognition, including a Robert Graves Award, the […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Interviews, People, Portugal

Book | Empire of Contingency: How Portugal Entered the Indo-Persian World | by Jorge Flores | Editor’s Note

30 October 2024

‘Empire of Contingency’ explores the information and communication practices of the Portuguese empire in late sixteenth- and seventeenth-century India―a period during which Portuguese imperial ambitions struggled for survival, while the Mughal empire was at the height of its power and influence. Jorge Flores uncovers the tenuous but ingenious apparatuses of intelligence through which the Estado […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Portugal, World

Travel | ‘Gold Certification’ to foster Sustainable Destination – Azores

27 October 2024

The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired the opening session of the Azores Tourism Summit 2024 on Wednesday, an event running until Saturday at the Pavilhão do Mar in Ponta Delgada. This meeting brings together about 250 professionals from the sector, including journalists, experts, and institutional representatives, both nationally and internationally, to […]

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Posted in Azores, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Travel

Film | Museum of Modern Art featuring Portuguese Film Festival – New York, NY

25 October 2024

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) presents a month-long retrospective screening of Portuguese cinema, starting October 26 through November 18, inspired by the 1974 “Carnation Revolution”. The mega event – “The Ongoing Revolution of Portuguese Cinema” – is organized in partnership with multiple agents including, Francisco Valente, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Film, Rui Machado, Tiago […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Featured, Film, Heritage, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Opinion | Harry and Meghan buying home in Portugal – Len Port

25 October 2024

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are again in the headlines in Britain and the United States, this time for reportedly buying a holiday home in Portugal. The people of Portugal will probably take little interest in Harry and Megan even though they are thought to have bought a home on the coast south of Lisbon. […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Portugal, World