Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

Featured Stories
50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26 Fátima Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations
 

50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers – Portugal

Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic commemorated on Friday the 50th anniversary celebration of the constitutional autonomy of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos with a special solemn plenary session honoring one of the most significant democratic achievements of the 1976 Constitution. The anniversary also became a platform for renewed calls to deepen the autonomy of the […]

FIFA’26 – Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup History – Houston, TX

Portugal’s squad delivered a commanding response to its opening-match disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 today in Houston, Texas. The performance of captain Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted the match.  The milestone further cemented Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and silenced critics who questioned […]

Fátima’27 | President António José Seguro invites Pope Leo XIV – Portugal

President António José Seguro has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal in 2027, a year that will carry exceptional religious, diplomatic, and historical significance for the country.  The invitation coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fátima, the 500th anniversary of the formal establishment of the Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal, […]

Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note

This richly woven, multi-voiced novel transports readers to a small village on São Miguel, the largest of Portugal’s Azores islands. Through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the 1940s and the stories shared by his beloved great-uncle, Tio Pascoal, the novel paints a vivid portrait of island life- its beauty, its hardships, […]

Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.  Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]

February 5th! Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 40th birthday in Times Square – New York City

04 February 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 40th birthday, on February 5, 2025, is set to be celebrated with a unique event in Times Square, New York City. The event not only honors Ronaldo’s milestone birthday but also highlights his significant impact on football culture worldwide. Fans are organizing a mass gathering to perform Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” celebration to set […]

Read the full story

Posted in Community, Featured, Madeira, People, Sports, Spotlight, World

In Memoriam | Maria Teresa Horta: A life of poetry and defiance – Portugal

04 February 2025

Maria Teresa Horta (1937-2025) passed away today in Lisbon at the age of 87. A Portuguese poet, journalist, and feminist icon, she was a defining figure in literature and activism. Her legacy is marked by fearless advocacy for women’s rights—whether in professional spaces or personal freedom—at a time when such defiance risked imprisonment. Her prominent […]

Read the full story

Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World

Book | In the Footsteps of a Shadow: Literary Responses to Fernando Pessoa | Charles Cutler et al – Editor’s Note

01 February 2025

This anthology is the first of its kind and represents the huge influence Pessoa has had on the modern and contemporary literary scene. Covering from over one hundred poets and writers in this anthology. Readers will find playful, absurd, profound, and welcoming writing. We have included a selection of work for your perusal. Poets and […]

Read the full story

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

Honor | Dr. Filipa Lynce recognized Top Doctor 2025 – Boston, MA

31 January 2025

Portuguese-American physician Filipa Lynce, MD, has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Boston for 2025. She is among more than 145 physicians affiliated with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute honored in Boston magazine’s annual Top Doctors guide. In addition to this recognition, Dr. Lynce has been listed as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2022. Dr. […]

Read the full story

Posted in Awards, Community, Featured, People, Portugal, World

FLAD | Grants open to US students, teachers, and researchers – Portugal

30 January 2025

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), based in Lisbon, Portugal, is offering short-term research grants for 2025.  Open to students, teachers, and researchers from colleges, universities and research centers in the United States, grants are provided in collaboration with Direção-Geral do Livro, Arquivos e Bibliotecas – Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo (DGLAB-ANTT) Aimed to promote […]

Read the full story

Posted in Arts&Culture, Education, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, Scholarships

Lusitano | Portuguese Equestrian Art recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – UNESCO

28 January 2025

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Portuguese Equestrian Art as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Portugal’s traditional dressage, dating back to the 18th century, is characterized by the rider’s distinctive costume and poised position in the saddle. UNESCO’s recognition honors Portugal’s rich equestrian culture and its global significance. This […]

Read the full story

Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Portugal, World