19 May 2011
A Summer course on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, within the context of sustainable development, is scheduled for July 18-28, 2011, in Ponta Delgada, Azores, co-sponsored by the University of Azores, the University of Pardubice (Czech Republic), the University of Akureyri (Iceland) and the International Sustainability Network CRUSUS. The course offers an updated, integrated, and […]
18 May 2011
A poll released Tuesday shows social democrat Passos Coelho (PSD) leading slightly in polls over socialist leader, caretaker Prime Minister José Socrates (PS), for the parliamentary snap elections scheduled for June 5, in Portugal. According to pollster Intercampus, Coelho (PSD) leads with 36,1 percent over Socrates (PS) with 35,4 percent. Figures released May 6, showed […]
18 May 2011
The Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation (PASF) is organizing the PASF Second Annual Golf Tournament, to be held Monday, June 20, at 11:30am. The event, taking place at the Allendale Country Club, 1017 Allen Street, North Dartmouth, MA., includes a boxed lunch and dinner and various prizes. There are two ways to support the event: by playing […]
Posted in Organizations, Scholarships, Sports
17 May 2011
The 2011 “Festas do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres,” taking place in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, from May 28 to June 2, will be broadcast live online on the Internet. According to a statement from the organizers, on May 27 viewers around the world will be able to watch the Santuário da Esperança illuminations […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Heritage, São Miguel
17 May 2011
José Luis Ribeiro, 72, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011, in Lexington, MA. He was born in Moimenta, mainland Portugal, the son of the late Francisco and Maria Ribeiro, and immigrated to the United States in 70’s. A psychologist and professor, he held multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the Institute […]
16 May 2011
European Union finance ministers approved Monday a €78 billion ($110 billion-USD) bailout for Portugal with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. Portugal is the third EU country, after Greece and Ireland, receiving financial aid from its European partners. The Eurozone countries will provide two-thirds of the aid fund at 5.5 to 6 percent interest […]
