25 April 2011
By Carolina Matos, Editor – Since 1974 “Freedom Day” is celebrated in Portugal — April 25 — as a national holiday to mark the bloodless military coup, supported by the civilian population, bringing democracy and civil liberties to the Portuguese people. After almost five decades of dictatorship (1937-1974), the Carnation Revolution, ended the Estado Novo regime, […]
Posted in Angola, Azores, Cape Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Heritage, Madeira, Mozambique, São Tomé and Prince
25 April 2011
The fuel surcharge airlines add to the price of tickets for flights to Madeira and the Azores rose 47.3 percent, from 19 euros to 28 euros, announced Portugal’s National Civil Aviation Institute (INAC). Fuel surcharges for SATA Air Azores had already increased from 32 to 34 euros as of March 29, 2011, for all bookings […]
25 April 2011
By Carolina Matos, Editor – Ricardo Rebelo, 37 years old, was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, in 1974. At 3 years old, Ricardo immigrated with his family to Fall River (MA) in 1977. He was educated at Saint Anne’s School and attended Durfee High School, before joining the Navy in 1993. Later he […]
Posted in Awards, Azores, Community, Film, Heritage, Interviews, People, São Miguel
25 April 2011
The Sport Club Portuguese (SCP) is organizing a Portuguese wine and cheese tasting event for April 29, to be held from 6pm to 9pm, at the SCP Hall, located at 55 Prospect Street, Newark, (NJ). Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the delicacies of Portuguese cheese and wine. Alentejo to the Mountains of Serra da […]
Posted in Community, Entertainment, Food & Wine, Organizations, Social networks
24 April 2011
The Hotel Pestana Casino Park located in Funchal city, Madeira, was ranked 7th among the 10 top casino hotels in the world, according to ratings given by tourists and reported by hotel review sites. The 45 year old hotel overlooking Funchal Bay was designed in 1966 by Brazilian Modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer, remaining to date […]
23 April 2011
The Estoril Open, one of the most popular international tennis competitions — for both men and women — is underway. The event is taking place at the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, Portugal, from April 23 through May 1, 2011. The 2011 editon has the participation of two of the world’s top 10 players — Robin […]
