Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

Featured Stories
Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup
 

Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.  Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Honor: Maria João Pires recipient of the ‘2024 Praemium Imperiale Award for Music’ – Japan

13 September 2024

Renowned Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires was distinguished with the prestigious Japan’s ‘2024 Praemium Imperiale Award for Music’ for her exceptional contributions to classical music. Renowned globally, the piano virtuoso has long been admired for her heartfelt interpretations of composers like Mozart, Schubert, and Beethoven. This prestigious award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize […]

Read the full story

Posted in Arts&Culture, Awards, Featured, Heritage, Music, People, Portugal, World

Book | The Routledge Handbook of Portuguese Phonology | André Zampaulo et al – Editor’s Note

13 September 2024

‘The Routledge Handbook of Portuguese Phonology’ provides an up-to-date description of the Portuguese phonological system, including a thorough account of the fundamental concepts, data, and previous explanations, as well as the status quaestionis, directions for future research, and further reading. Divided into five parts with contributions from leading international scholars and rising stars, the book’s […]

Read the full story

Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Education, Featured, Heritage, World

Opinion | Immigration: A Benefit or a Concern? – Len Port

12 September 2024

According to a study by the Faculty of Economics at the University of Porto, Portugal needs more immigrants to boost economic growth and improve living standards. This influx is deemed essential if the country aims to join the ranks of the wealthiest nations in the European Union by 2033. Reflecting this perspective, the Portuguese government […]

Read the full story

Posted in Featured, Politics, Portugal, World

World News | Pope Francis visiting former Portuguese colony of East Timor – Dili

09 September 2024

Today, September 9, Pope Francis arrived in the former Portuguese colony of East Timor (Timor-Leste) for a three-day visit. This is the first papal visit to the country in over 30 years. The visit is part of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania, with East Timor being the third stop. Upon arrival in […]

Read the full story

Posted in East Timor, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Book | Migration, Mill Work, and Portuguese Communities in New England | Cristiana Bastos et al – Editor’s Note

30 August 2024

A century after the publication of the controversial Two Portuguese Communities in New England, Migration and Mill Work brings together analytical research essays, personal testimonies, poems, fiction, photos and drawings on Portuguese and Portuguese-Americans in their predicaments, struggles, encounters and achievements experienced under the pressures of upwards mobility, racialized tensions, politics of assimilation or multiculturalism, and labor and […]

Read the full story

Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Books, Community, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Travel Alert | Strike at all Portuguese airports this weekend – Portugal

30 August 2024

The Portuguese Transport Workers’ Union (Sindicato dos Trabalhadores dos Transportes de Portugal – STTAMP) has issued a strike notice involving the Portuguese Handling Services, scheduled to impact all national airports from 00:00 on August 31 until midnight on September 1, 2024. The union has warned of potential delays and widespread disruptions to airport services, noting […]

Read the full story

Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Madeira, Organizations, Portugal, Travel, World

« Newer Entries
Older Entries »

Follow Us

facebook twitter