Portuguese American Journal

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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 Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award
 

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 […]

Community | Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship for naturalized immigrants – Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice is moving to accelerate efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, targeting cases where individuals are suspected of having obtained citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation. Citizenship is considered one of the most secure legal statuses in the United States. Therefore, the overall impact of such measures is likely […]

Honor | Writer João Pedro Vala recipient of the PEN/O. Henry Award – New York, NY

Portuguese writer João Pedro Vala has been awarded a prestigious PEN/O. Henry Award for his short story “Inês,” a recognition widely regarded as one of the highest honors in English-language short fiction. The first Portuguese author to receive that distinction, his short story ‘Inês’ was selected for inclusion in the PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories anthology. […]

75 competing at 2011 Rally Portugal – Lisbon

23 March 2011

The 2011 WRC Rally Portugal takes place March 24-27, starting in Lisbon at Praça do Império and ending in Faro, Algarve. The rally is returning to Lisbon for the first time in 37 years. A total of 75 cars are on the entry list, and they will compete the 17 stages and 385kms across the […]

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Struggling schools face takeover – Fall River, MA

23 March 2011

The Fall River and Holyoke school systems may face a takeover by the state over the next year if they don’t significantly improve, said the Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitchell D. Chester. According to him the  the two districts are among nine the state considers underperforming – either because of weak administrative practices or poor academic […]

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Posted in Community, Education, Featured

Aviagen Portuguese language website – Alabama

23 March 2011

The Aviagen Group, the world’s leading poultry breeding company, has launched a Portuguese version of its corporate website to give more customers online access to the company’s technical libraries and best practices. According to a company statement, Aviagen’s Portuguese language site is designed to serve Aviagen customers in some of its fastest-growing markets. Aviagen also […]

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Posted in Featured, World

Ericeira 1st European World Surf Reserve – Portugal

22 March 2011

 Ericeira beach resort, off the coast of central Portugal, was named the first surf reserve in Europe by the international organization Save the Waves.  The distinction is an international recognition for efforts in the preservation of natural resources. Save the Wabes also named Ericeira,  along with Santa Cruz Beach in California, the two top world surfing reserves. […]

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Lisbon among least costly – Portugal

22 March 2011

Lisbon is one of the most affordable cities in Western Europe, revealed figures from the Hotel Price Index, compiled from bookings made through Hotels.com, one of the world’s largest booking websites for 130,000 hotels around the world. The numbers revealed that in 2010 a 5-star hotel room in Lisbon would cost €83,  while in Warsaw, Poland, […]

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Portuguese venture at Silicon Valley – California

22 March 2011

Portuguese software developing companies will be featured at the “Plug and Play Tech Center” at Silicon Valley home to many of the world’s largest technology corporations, after a group of Portuguese start-up entrepreneurs toured Silicon Valley looking for partnerships. In Portugal the AICEP Portugal Global  has launched the “Portugal Innovate With Us” initiative aimed at […]

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