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FLAD | Essay Competition for Young Portuguese-Americans July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers
 

FLAD | Essay Competition for Young Portuguese-Americans – Portugal

The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has launched a new essay competition inviting young Americans of Portuguese descent to reflect on the enduring relationship between Portugal and the United States.  Announced to coincide with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the initiative encourages a new generation of Portuguese-Americans to explore the historical, cultural, political, and human […]

July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties – Azores

As the United States commemorates its 250th Independence Day on July 4, the longstanding relationship between Portugal and the United States offers a remarkable chapter in the history of the Atlantic world.  Although Portugal remained officially neutral during the American Revolutionary War, due to its centuries-old alliance with Great Britain under the Treaty of Windsor […]

Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

This spring, Nicholas Ferraz graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a Master of Education in Teaching and Teacher Leadership, earning a 4.0 GPA. Already a certified mathematics teacher in Massachusetts, Ferraz represents a generation of Portuguese American educators whose professional journeys reflect both academic excellence and a deep commitment to multilingual and […]

Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize – Portugal

Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been named the recipient of the prestigious Camões Prize, the highest literary distinction in the Portuguese language. One of the most celebrated Portuguese-language authors of her generation underscores the global reach and enduring influence of her literary work. Jointly awarded by the governments of Portugal and Brazil, the annual prize […]

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 […]

Fate of US Consulate in Ponta Delgada uncertain – Azores

12 October 2011

Rafael Pérez, the newly appointed US Consul in the Azores, said in Ponta Delgada Tuesday that a decision, regarding a possible closure of the US Consulate in the Azores, was not yet taken and that he considered “inappropriate” any speculation to that effect. Speaking to journalists at the end of an audience with Carlos César, President of […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage

Antonio Zambujo to debut in New York City – Fado

11 October 2011

The City University of New York is hosting a Fado concert, featuring Portuguese performer Antonio Zambujo, as part of its Live@365 series of world music concerts. The concert will take place on October 18, at 7:00pm, at Elebash Recital Hall, Graduate Center, City University of New York, 365, 5th Ave at 34th Street. Antonio Zambujo, […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Music, People

Pedro Pires awarded Ibrahim Prize for good governance – Cape Verde

11 October 2011

Former Cape Verdean president Pedro Pires was awarded the $5 million Ibrahim Prize for good governance in Africa, the London-based Mo Ibrahim Foundation announced Monday. “Throughout his long career, President Pires has been dedicated to the service of his people, including those in the diaspora, while retaining his humility and personal dignity,” the award committee […]

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Posted in Awards, Cape Verde, People

Manuel Rosa: Surprising revelations about Columbus’ true identity – Interview

10 October 2011

By Carolina Matos, Editor (*) Manuel Rosa has written three books revealing new details about Columbus remarkable life under a secret identity. If proven to be right, what Manuel Rosa has uncovered will change history. Columbus will never be seen the same way ever again. After 20 years of researching medieval documents at archives in […]

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Posted in Azores, Books, Community, Conferences, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, People, Pico, Porto Santo

Jardim elected with absolute majority – Madeira

10 October 2011

Alberto João Jardim, 68, won reelection, Sunday, for a 10th term as President of Regional Government of Madeira, with an absolute majority of 48,56%. Jardim, the populist leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Madeira, won 25 out of a total of 45 parliamentary seats. The Christian Democrats (CDS-PP) won second place with 17,63% […]

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Posted in Madeira, People, Politics, Porto Santo

Regional elections: Vasco Cordeiro replaces Carlos César – Azores

09 October 2011

Socialist Party (PS) delegates, meeting Saturday in Ponta Delgada, elected Vasco Cordeiro to succeed Carlos César as leader of the Socialist Party in the Azores. Vasco Cordeiro, the current Regional Secretary for the Economy, is now the Socialist Party candidate for president of the Regional Government of the Azores in the legislative elections scheduled for […]

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Posted in Azores, People, Politics