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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 […]

Portuguese Jewish community celebrating Yom Kippur – Portugal

07 October 2011

The nearly five thousand Jews living in Portugal today are marking the beginning of Yom Kippur, a religious celebration that starts at 6pm on October 7 and lasts until sundown on Saturday, October 8, with a fast and periods of intense prayer. “This is a day of extreme importance to the Jewish community. It is […]

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Posted in Community, Heritage

Recuperation of the Portuguese Economy and Image of Portugal in the US – Conference

07 October 2011

The Luso-American Friendship Association (AAPEUA) and the National Organization of Portuguese Americans (NOPA) are hosting a conference, scheduled for October 13, on the topic “The Recuperation of the Portuguese Economy and Image of Portugal in the United States.” The event will take place from 10am to 12:30, at Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth Street, Washington, DC […]

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Posted in Community, Conferences, Featured, Organizations, Politics

Regional elections: Jardim the projected winner – Madeira

06 October 2011

Alberto João Jardim, the President of the Regional Government of Madeira, is the projected winner for the regional legislative elections scheduled for October 9. Jardim, who is the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in the Region, is expected to win with absolute majority (50,5%), new polls by Eurosondagem have revealed. This is the […]

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Posted in Madeira, People, Politics, Porto Santo

President Cavaco Silva called for sacrifices and determination – Portugal

05 October 2011

The President of Portugal, Aníbal Cavaco Silva, spoke Wednesday to the nation, at the October 5 celebrations, a national holiday to mark the republican revolution of 1910 that ended Portugal’s monarchic rule and established the first Portuguese republican regime. Speaking to a country on the brink of financial disintegration and social unrest, the President said, […]

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Posted in People, Politics

Tony Cabral leads mayoral race – New Bedford, MA

05 October 2011

State Rep. Tony (Antonio) Cabral and Jon Mitchell, former federal prosecutor, finished Tuesday as the top two candidates and will move on to the November 8th New Bedford municipal election, when residents will also elect 11 city Councilors, three School Committee members and an assessor. Incumbent Scott Lang did not seek another term. There were […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, People, Pico, Politics

Sculptor Rogério Timóteo on exhibit in Brooklyn – New York

04 October 2011

The “ABC Stone” Gallery, Brooklyn, New York, is hosting an individual exhibit by Portuguese world-renowned sculptor Rogério Timóteo, to open on October 19 through November. Doors open at 6pm. This is the first time Rogério Timóteo is exhibiting in the United States at the invitation of the prestigious “ABC Stone” who has previously hosted prominent […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Featured, People, World