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Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations 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
 

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 […]

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 […]

Florianópolis: Azorean Cultural Center planned for 2012 – Brazil

19 October 2011

The municipality of Florianópolis, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, is honoring its Azorean heritage with the establishment of the “Centro de Cultura Açoriana” (Azorean Cultural Center) planned for 2012. The objective is to preserve and strengthen the Azorean heritage of Florianópolis where immigrants from the Azores settled along the Santa Catarina coast during […]

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Posted in Azores, Brazil, Featured, Heritage

ProVerbo Annual Gala celebrates Portuguese heritage – Newark, NJ

19 October 2011

The Portuguese Sports Club (SCP) of Newark, NJ, is hosting its ProVerbo Annual Portuguese Language Gala to be held at 7pm on October 21. The event will include dinner and performance by Lisbon-based fado singer Gonçalo da Câmara Pereira and Rhode Island ensemble “Guitarras do Atlântico.” At the event, ProVerbo will honor a group of […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture

The New Yorker: A look at Portugal’s drug experiment – Podcast

18 October 2011

The New Yorker Out Loud online edition looks at a decade of drug use decriminalization policies in Portugal. Last week, reporter at large Michael Specter and commentator Blake Eskin discussed live how Portugal’s response to drug abuse, as public health issue rather than a crime, can offer lessons to the United States. In 2001, Portugal […]

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Posted in Politics

President Cavaco Silva summoned Council of State – Portugal

18 October 2011

President Aníbal Cavaco Silva has summoned the consultative Council of State to meet on October 25 to address Portugal’s current financial and economic crisis, it was announced Monday. The meeting of the Council of State, the eighth since Cavaco Silva became president in 2006 and the first for the present legislative session, will address issues […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics

Portuguese most pessimistic about economic outlook – Portugal

18 October 2011

According to opinion poll survey results released Monday, the majority of Portuguese citizens (96%) perceive the economic situation in their country to be “bad” against the European Union average of 67% for the 27 member states. The opinion poll was carried out by Eurobarometer, between June 4 and 19, after the EU/IMF bailout package took […]

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President Cavaco Silva visiting Washington in November – PALCUS

17 October 2011

The President of Portugal, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, will visit Washington on November 12, where he will be a guest at the Portuguese American Leadership Council (PALCUS), to participate in the 15th PALCUS Annual Gala and the 20th anniversary celebration of the organization. Prior to the Gala, President Cavaco Silva will attend a meeting of Portuguese-American elected […]

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