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Faith May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally 1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora
 

Faith & Tradition | Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns May 8 – Azores

The Feast of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres returns to the city of Ponta Delgada from May 8 to May 14, 2026, with the main procession scheduled for Sunday, May 10, the fifth Sunday after Easter. Considered the largest religious celebration in the Azores and among the most significant Catholic festivities in Portugal, the celebrations […]

May 5th | World Portuguese Language Day Celebrated Globally – Portugal 

World Portuguese Language Day [Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa] is being celebrated today across the globe, recognizing the cultural, historical, and geopolitical importance of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.  The day is celebrated by cultural and academic initiatives in approximately 50 countries, including conferences, literary events, exhibitions, and educational programs, from Lisbon […]

1976-2026 | Azores celebrate 50 Years of Constitutional Autonomy – Azores 

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is preparing for a historic year of celebrations in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of its Constitutional Autonomy. This milestone underscores five decades of self-governance, regional identity, and transatlantic connection.  The commemorations will culminate on September 8, 2026, marking the formal implementation of autonomy under the Constitution of […]

Book | Bag of Kisses | By Melanie Pereira – Editor’s Note

For a little girl whose daddy is a fisherman in the #1 fishing port in the world, goodbyes are never easy. But before he leaves for sea, her parents share a special secret―a magical bag of kisses that keeps their love close, no matter how far the waves carry him. As the days pass and […]

April 25th |  “Dia da Liberdade” celebrated nationwide and across the diaspora – Portugal

The Portuguese nation commemorates today the 52nd anniversary of the Carnation Revolution transition to democracy, with a nationwide program of official ceremonies, public demonstrations, and cultural events. The celebrations expanded abroad, connecting the country to its global diaspora, particularly in the United States. At the center of the national commemorations will be the traditional formal […]

Frank B. Sousa, Jr. (1946-2011)

30 July 2011

Frank B. Sousa, Jr., 65, president of Colonial Wholesale Beverage Co., passed away July 25 unexpectedly. Beloved husband of Helene (Rousseau) Sousa. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Frank B. and Herminia “Minnie” (Medeiros) Sousa. Loving father of, Frank B. Sousa, III (wife-Jennifer); doting grandfather of Eleanor and Jacqueline; brother of Barbara […]

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Posted in Community, Education, People

Passos Coelho: “No time lost” meeting bailout commitments – Update

30 July 2011

Portuguese Prime Minister, Pedro Passos Coelho, said Friday on Parliament that the country is “on track”  with the implementation of its bailout commitments and that although his administration has “lost no time” it still faces a “colossal effort.” Passos Coelho announced that a provision was being considered for cuts in social security contributions by businesses and that he would […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics

Maria Dias: From food lover to successful entrepreneur – People

30 July 2011

By Miguel Carvalho, Guest Editor (*) — For Maria Dias family traditions are important to keep and share. “Portuguese food is my passion,” she told the Portuguese American Journal. “It’s important that we share our family recipes, traditions and culture with the next generation,” she added. Last year, when her daughter Lisa asked her to […]

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Posted in Community, Entertainment, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Interviews, Life Style, People, Social networks

2013: Pope Benedict XVI to visit Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

30 July 2011

Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the city, in 2013, at the occasion of the World Youth Day (Jornada Mundial da Juventude) sponsored by the Catholic Church. In a statement to the press, Pares said the city is ready to host the Pope. “We will […]

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Posted in Brazil, Featured, People, World

Culinary arts courses for international students – Portugal

29 July 2011

The Turismo de Portugal Hotel Schools, in partnership with École Hôtelière de Lausanne (Switzerland), is sponsoring culinary arts courses to provide technical training in Portuguese cuisine to international professional cooks. The courses, scheduled for the academic year of 2011-12, have a duration of 3 semesters and are taught at the Hotel School of Estoril and […]

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Posted in Education, Featured

Website expedites marriage and divorce – Portugal

28 July 2011

Portuguese citizens and Brazilian residents in Portugal can expedite a marriage or divorce process through a service offered online. Applicants are able to initiate the marriage or divorce process by logging onto the Civil Online website which allows for data to be entered into required fields and fees to be payed with a credit card. […]

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