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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 […]

Software for mammogram analysis developed – Portugal

13 May 2011

A team of Portuguese computer systems engineers has developed software which enables automatic analysis and validation of mammograms. The research and development team is associated with Portugal’s Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering of Porto (INESC Porto), and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto (FEUP). The software, Semantic PACS, can be incorporated […]

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Posted in Featured, People

UEFA Women’s Football Day – Portugal

12 May 2011

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is celebrating Women’s Football Day with an event in Portugal, schedule for Saturday May 14, at the National Stadium in Jamor. The event coincides with the Portuguese Women’s Football Cup final, which, for the second consecutive year, is being played at the National Stadium in Jamor. The day […]

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Posted in Sports

Finland to support Portugal’s bailout – update

12 May 2011

A coalition of Finland’s major political parties has reached an agreement to support  the European Union backed bailout for Portugal, said Jyrki Katainen, Finland prime minister elect. Last week Portugal closed negociations with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund for a three-year 78 billion-euro (US$116 billion bailout. Finland is the only EU country […]

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Posted in Featured, Politics, World

New members join Portuguese American Caucus – US Congress

11 May 2011

By Carolina Matos, Editor – The National Organization of Portuguese Americans (NOPA) announced that more U.S. Representatives have officially joined the recently reinstated Congressional Portuguese American Caucus, namely Rep. Leonard Boswell (D IA-3); Rep. David Cicilline (D RI-1); Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D OH-11) Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D CA-47).  According to NOPA’s announcement the Caucus […]

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Posted in Community, Featured, Organizations, People, Politics

SATA and US Airways team to offer new gateways – Travel

11 May 2011

Following a recent agreement between SATA Air Azores and US Airways, travelers using SATA Air Azores can now purchase e-tickets to and from the Azores to new destinations within the United States including Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Philadelphia, Orlando and San Francisco and New York. The new service also enables customers, who want to travel between the […]

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Posted in Azores, Canada, Featured, Madeira, Travel

10 thousand tourists to visit on May 14th – Ponta Delgada

11 May 2011

Ponta Delgada city, in São Miguel, the main city in the Azores, with a population of about 64.000, is preparing to host 10,000 tourists on a single day from three visiting cruise ships scheduled to arrive on May 14th. The “Celebrity Constellation” – 964 feet long — with 2,449 passengers and a crew of 1,001 […]

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Posted in Azores, São Miguel, Travel, World