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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 […]

2011 PALCUS Leadership Award – PAPS

08 April 2011

The Executive Committee for the Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society (PAPS) announced that the organization was distinguished with the PALCUS 2011 Leadership Award for an Outstanding Organization. PALCUS Chairman Fernando G. Rosa stated that “PAPS has demonstrated leadership on a national level that strengthens relationships between Portuguese post-graduate students in North America and American society while maintaining […]

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Posted in Awards, Community, Organizations

10th International Azores & Back Race 2011 – Sail

08 April 2011

Around 60 yachts from 10 different countries will compete at the 10th International Azores & Back Race (AZAB).  The race is organized by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth and Club Naval in Ponta Delgada, Azores. The event sponsored by Red Ensign will leave Falmouth, in Cornwall UK, on June 4, 2011. The race […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Sports, World

University of the Azores hosting EcoMod2011 – Conference

08 April 2011

The EcoMod 2011 conference, sponsored by the international  EcoMod’s Modeling School, will take place at the University of the Azores from June 29 to July 1. Mário Fortuna, Gualter Couto and Pedro Pimentel are the local organizing committee. The goal of the conference is to promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis for […]

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Posted in Azores, Conferences, Education, Featured, World

eBay available in Portuguese – Portugal

08 April 2011

eBay, the popular internet auction company, has launched “eiM Portugal“, a service where consumers can make lower priced purchases outside their country of residence that may not be available in the local market. The service allows Portuguese speaking consumers to search in Portuguese and  buy items at a fixed price  in the global community on […]

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Posted in Life Style

Portugal’s bailout to cost $129 billion – update

07 April 2011

According to the Wall Street Journal, Portugal’s bailout could cost as much as $129 billion. The terms of the deal will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of EU finance ministers and central European bankers in Budapest, next Friday. The paper also said the process will undergo various phases, before and after the country’s June […]

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Posted in Politics

Fado and Wine Tasting Gala – PASF

07 April 2011

The Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation (PASF) is organizing a Wine Tasting Gala fundraising event on April 15, at 6 pm, at COTALIMAR Adega, 1178 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA. The event will provide a tasting of Portuguese wine sponsored by LGL Luis Oliveira Imports of  Fall River, MA,  catering by CATLIMAR, and Fado singing by […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Scholarships