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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 […]

Community | Devin Nunes to lead Intelligence Advisory Board – Washington, DC

14 December 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to appoint Portuguese American career politician Devin Nunes to lead the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. This independent body, within the Executive Office, oversees the U.S. intelligence community’s compliance with the Constitution. Currently, Nunes serves as the CEO of Truth Social and leads Trump Media & Technology Group, a […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, Terceira, World

Book | Blue Light Hours | By Bruna Dantas Lobato – Review

12 December 2024

By Millicent Borges Accardi This is a quiet novel that screams inside. Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Lobato begins with an international full-scholarship student starting her freshman year at college in the United States: “I arrived on campus in the middle of the night and dragged my suitcase up the stairs. Though I’d traveled […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Brazil, Community, Featured, People, World

Honor | Maria Teresa Horta named one of the 100 most influential women in the world – London, UK

05 December 2024

Portuguese writer and journalist Maria Teresa Horta, 87, was listed by the British public broadcaster BBC, as one of the “100 most influential and inspiring women in the world.” A prominent feminist and award-winning author, the honoree list includes distinguished artists, activists, lawyers and scientists. The recognition, which underlines her lifelong dedication to literature, culture, […]

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

World News | António Costa takes office as President of the European Council – Brussels

01 December 2024

On December 1, António Costa, the former Prime Minister of Portugal (2015 – 2023), assumed office as President of the European Council, becoming the first Portuguese leader to hold the position. Concurrently, Ursula von der Leyen’s term as President of the European Commission was extended. To mark the start of his tenure, Costa traveled to […]

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Opinion | The 10th UNAOC Global Forum for Global Peace | Len Port

30 November 2024

By Len Port At a time of intense warfare worldwide, Portugal hosted the 10th UNAOC Global Forum, an international conference organized by the United Nations to promote global peace. Renowned as one of the most peaceful countries on the planet, Portugal was an appropriate venue. The 10th UNAOC Global Forum, held this week in Cascais, […]

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Community | Online training for diaspora folklore groups – Azores

29 November 2024

The Regional Government of the Azores is organizing a free online training workshop for Azorean folklore groups based in South and North America to be held on December 14th at 5:00 pm Azores time. This initiative, offered through the Regional Directorate for Communities, aims to provide a platform for sharing and updating knowledge about Azorean […]

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