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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 […]

Portuguese Arts & Letters promoted – NOPA

31 March 2011

The National Organization of Portuguese Americans (NOPA) announced the launching of a webpage at the organization’s website dedicated to the fine arts and culture of Portugal and the Portuguese-American artists making a difference in their communities. According to the announcement, “NOPA’s initiative intends to promote our artists and bring awareness to the public about their […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Education, Organizations

António Damásio at the Janssen Neuroscience Award – Lisbon

31 March 2011

Neurologist and author Atónio Damásio, Director of the Brain and Creativity Institute and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Southern California, is the keynote speaker at the Neuroscience Janssen Award ceremony taking place, today,  March 31, at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, where he will address “The origins of consciousness.” His current work involves the […]

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Posted in Awards, Conferences, People

2nd International Conference in Intercultural Studies – Porto

30 March 2011

The Center for Intercultural Studies (CEI) at Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto (ISCAP), Portugal, has announced the 2nd International Conference in Intercultural Studies, to take place  from May 25 to May 27, 2011. Presentations are in Portuguese, English, French, German or Spanish.  The previous ISCAP’s International Conference on Intercultural Studies took place in 2008 with the […]

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Eduardo Moura winner Pritzker Architecture 2011 – Prize

30 March 2011

Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, 58 years old, a native of Porto, is the 2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, the world’s most prestigious architecture honor. Moura is the second Portuguese architect distinguished with the prize. The first was Alvaro Siza honored in 1992. Souto de Moura worked for Alvaro Siza for five years before […]

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Unemployment rate dips further – Fall River, MA

30 March 2011

The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River, MA, jumped to 17.3 percent last month – one of the highest among 22 Massachusetts cities – and the numbers could get worse. Among Massachusetts cities, only Lawrence has a higher unemployment rate at 18.0 percent. The last time Fall River’s rate was more than 17 percent […]

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Portuguese-American Young Leaders Summit – Washington DC

30 March 2011

The National Organization of Portuguese-Americans (NOPA), will hold its first annual  Portuguese American Young Leaders Summit (YPALS). The event, sponsored by the Portuguese Embassy, will take place in Washington, DC, in June, 2011. The main goal is to educate the Portuguese-American youth regarding the many advantages and opportunities offered to them  by Portugal. The summit will […]

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