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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 FIFA’26
 

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 […]

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 […]

Portugal: The sixth most searched country on Google in 2024 – Year in Search

14 January 2025

Portugal, one of the most favorite countries to visit, ranked as the sixth most searched travel destination globally in 2024, according to Google’s Year in Search report, the world’s leading search engine. In 2024, the country welcomed an impressive 16.5 million visitors. Among the most Googled cities were Lisbon and Porto. Lisbon, celebrated for its […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

Book | At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking | by Maria Lawton – Editor’s Note

14 January 2025

Discover the heart and soul of Portuguese cuisine with Maria Lawton’s second cookbook, At My Portuguese Table: Azorean Cooking and More. Maria, the beloved host of the award-winning PBS series Maria’s Portuguese Table, invites you to experience the rich flavors and cherished traditions of her heritage. Each recipe is a culinary journey back to her […]

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Posted in Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal

Travel: Portuguese passport ranks 5th most powerful in the world – London, UK

13 January 2025

The Portuguese passport ranked as the 5th most powerful in the world, according to the latest release by the Henley Passport Index (HPI), allowing visa-free access to over 190 destinations worldwide without needing a tourist visa. The ranking was shared with Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Last year, the London-based HPI ranked the […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, World

Community | President José Bolieiro welcomes Portuguese American students – Azores

10 January 2025

The President of the Azorean Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, received a group of 10 Portuguese-American students attending Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, USA. Accompanied by professors Gregory DeMelo and Yulia Stakhnevich, the students are visiting the Region for an educational and intercultural experience. This visit aims to deepen their knowledge of the Azorean reality and […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, São Miguel

Portugal | President Rebelo de Sousa attends President Jimmy Carter’s funeral – Washington, DC

09 January 2025

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, traveled to Washington on a private visit to attend the funeral ceremonies of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, on January 9, at the National Cathedral. The current U.S. President, Joe Biden, declared the date a Day of National Mourning. Former President Carter passed away on December 29 […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Memorial | Eça de Queiroz celebrated with national honors – Portugal

09 January 2025

The remains of Eça de Queiroz (1845-1900), one of Portugal’s most celebrated authors, have been transferred with great honors to the National Pantheon in Lisbon, 125 years after his death. The National Pantheon, located at the Church of Santa Engrácia, is a grand Baroque building housing the tombs of the country’s most distinguished figures. The […]

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