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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 […]

Book |The Notebook| José Saramago – Editor’s Note

22 April 2011

Thought-provoking and lyrical, The Notebook records the last year in the life of José Saramago. In these pages, beginning on the eve of the 2008 US presidential election, he evokes life in his beloved city of Lisbon, revisits conversations with friends, and meditates on his favorite authors. Precise observations and moments of arresting significance are rendered with […]

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“The Bang Bang Club” based on João Silva’s book – Film

22 April 2011

The just release movie feature “The Bang Bang Club” is based on a book co-authored by photojournalists João Silva and Greg Marinovich both working for The New York Times. The film opens today in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, Seattle, and San Diego and Irvine, California. The book is based on a real life […]

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Meredith Vieira excellence award – New York

22 April 2011

The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has announced that Meredith Vieira – co-anchor of the Today show  – is one of the winners of the 36th Annual Gracie Awards for 2011, created for women by women to recognize their outstanding contributions in the media. Recently, Meredith Vieira was distinguished for Outstanding Anchor-News for NBC News and Outstanding Breaking […]

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José Socrates leading in polls – Portugal

21 April 2011

According to an opinion poll released Thursday, outgoing socialist Prime Minister José Socrates is leading in polls six weeks before the elections scheduled for June 5.  Socrates leads with 36.1 percent, 11.6 higher than a last month Marktest poll, while the opposition party, the Social Democrats (PSD) fell 12 point to 35.3 percent. Socrates resigned last […]

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Unemployment in Fall River the highest in Massachusetts

21 April 2011

While most cities statewide experienced a decrease in their unemployment rate, figures released Tuesday show that in Fall River the unemployment rate increased to 18.4 percent in March up from 17.1 percent in February — reported the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Fall River, a city with a population of 95,072, remains the […]

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Ricardo Oliveira winner PAPS Leadership Award

21 April 2011

Ricardo Oliveira is the winner of 2011 Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society Leadership Award for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur in the Silicon Valley industry.  The announcement was made during the 10th PAPS Forum, which took place in New York, April 16th. He is the founder of “ThousandEyes,” a company which provides solutions to optimize the […]

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