07 August 2026
The release of Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, The Odyssey (2026), has brought attention to Argos, a Portuguese Podengo, one of Portugal’s oldest and most cherished native dog breeds. The Podengo joins the cast of The Odyssey, introducing moviegoers worldwide to one of Europe’s oldest surviving hunting breeds and an enduring symbol of loyalty. The […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Film, Heritage, Portugal, World
20 July 2026
The Portuguese-American community gathered in New Bedford (MA) on Sunday, July 19, to participate in the Atlantic Celebration Day, marking America’s 250th anniversary of its independence and the longstanding friendship between Portugal and the United States. The initiative was sponsored by the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), whose president, José Manuel Durão Barroso, addressed participants, emphasizing […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World
17 July 2026
The II Curta Pico Prize has attracted notable international interest, receiving 27 original film proposals from creators in the Azores, mainland Portugal, Argentina, Canada, the United States, and Spain. Organized by MiratecArts, the competition is a way to strengthen the Azorean audiovisual industry while promoting Pico internationally. The winning project, to be announced during the […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Azores, Featured, Film, Heritage, Pico, World
12 July 2026
The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has launched a new essay competition inviting young Americans of Portuguese descent to reflect on the enduring relationship between Portugal and the United States. Announced to coincide with the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the initiative encourages a new generation of Portuguese-Americans to explore the historical, cultural, political, and human […]
Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, Scholarships, World
04 July 2026
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 […]
Posted in Azores, Community, Faial, Featured, Heritage, Politics, Portugal, São Miguel, Terceira, World
03 July 2026
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 […]
Posted in Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal
