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Sports | Cristiano Ronaldo retiring from Portuguese national team Diplomacy Community | Azores Government offers cultural exchange grants for diaspora applicants Travel | TAP and SATA airlines move forward with privatization Community | Barack Obama in Lisbon praises Portuguese Americans
 

Sports | Cristiano Ronaldo retiring from Portuguese national team – Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest players in world sports history and Portugal’s most celebrated footballer, announced on Thursday, November 5, that he is retiring from the Portuguese national team. The 41-year-old Madeira-born superstar announced his decision in an emotional social media video, saying the time had come to relinquish Portugal’s iconic No. 7 jersey. […]

Diplomacy – Portugal and the United States reaffirm cooperation with the Azores – Washington, DC

Portugal and the United States have reaffirmed this week their strategic partnership, emphasizing continued American military cooperation at Lajes Air Base, on Terceira Island in the Azores, at the 53rd meeting of the Portugal–United States Standing Bilateral Commission, held in Washington on November 3. Under the framework of the 1995 bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement, commonly […]

Community | Azores Government offers cultural exchange grants for diaspora applicants – Azores

The Government of the Azores has opened applications for grant opportunities supporting cultural and community projects in Azorean emigrant communities abroad, as well as educational exchanges and immigrant integration initiatives for 2027.  The funding opportunities are particularly relevant to Azorean organizations, cultural associations, and educational institutions in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Brazil, and other […]

Travel | TAP and SATA airlines move forward with privatization – Portugal

Portugal has selected Germany’s Lufthansa Group as the strategic investor in TAP Air Portugal, marking a significant turning point for the country’s aviation industry and with important implications for Portuguese communities in the United States, Canada, and beyond.  The selection does not mean that Lufthansa has already taken ownership of TAP. Rather, it represents a […]

Community | Barack Obama in Lisbon praises Portuguese Americans – Portugal

Former United States President Barack Obama returned to Lisbon on Saturday, October 10, where he delivered a keynote address at the 6th edition of the Game Changers Forum.  During his two-day stay in Lisbon, Obama met with Portuguese President António José Seguro at the Palácio de Belém, the official residence of the Portuguese head of […]

Terceira: 27th International Folklore Festival – Azores

02 August 2011

The 27th International Folklore Festival of the Azores will be held on August 7-13, in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, with the participation of visiting groups from mainland Portugal and 11 countries, namely Belgium, Slovakia, Spain, Estonia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Norway, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. Established in 1983, in Angra do Heroísmo, the International Folklore Festival of […]

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Posted in Azores, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, Terceira

Portuguese researchers disclose bacterial resistance to antibiotics – Portugal

02 August 2011

According to a new study led by Portuguese researchers, the process thought to obstruct antibiotic resistant bacteria, might actually make them stronger. Bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics through mutations in their chromosomes and by incorporating new genes, either from the surrounding environment or from other bacteria. The research team at the Portuguese CBA research (University […]

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Posted in Featured, People, World

Annual Convention of Portuguese Organizations – Maui, Hawaii

01 August 2011

The Maui Portuguese Cultural Club will host the annual Hawaii State Convention of Portuguese Organizations scheduled for August 5-7, at the Maui Beach Hotel. Portuguese organizations from Oahu, the Big Island and Maui will be in attendance. The three day event will focus on the theme of “Education: The Key to Cultural Revival” which will […]

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Posted in Azores, Cape Verde, Community, Conferences, Education, Faial, Graciosa, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, São Jorge

Portuguese food and wine at the Society of Wine Educators Conference – RI

01 August 2011

Portuguese wine and food will be celebrated at the 35th edition of the Society of Wine Educators annual international conference taking place August 3-5, in Providece (RI), at the Crown Plaza Hotel, sponsored by  Johnson & Wales University. Over 50 sessions will highlight the theme “A Food and Wine Experience” celebrating the food and wines from […]

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Posted in Conferences, Featured, Food & Wine, Heritage, Organizations, World

José Carlos Príncipe winner “2011 IEEE Neural Network Pioneer Award” – People

01 August 2011

José Carlos Príncipe is the first Portuguese researcher to receive the “IEEE Neural Network Pioneer Award.” The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s largest technical association. The award will be presented on 3rd August during the 2011 IJCNN (International Joint Conference on Neural Networks) gala dinner in San José (CA). The […]

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Connie DeSousa finalist at “Top Chef Canada” – People

31 July 2011

Portuguese Canadian Chef, Connie DeSousa, was a finalist at the “Top Chef Canada” contest on the Food Network Canada. Dale MacKay, who won over Toronto chef Rob Rossi (second place) and Calgary chef Connie DeSousa (third place), earned the title and a prize of $100,000, a GE Monogram kitchen worth $30,000 and the right to call […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Canada, Featured, Food & Wine, People, São Miguel