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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 […]

Summer Program in Portuguese – UMD

07 March 2011

The Summer Program in Portuguese at UMass Dartmouth will offer three intensive undergraduate and graduate-level courses that highlight Brazil’s growing cultural, political and economic importance to the region’s cultural landscape. Brazilian literature Prof. Aileen El-Kadi from the University of Texas El Paso will teach this year’s advanced seminar on Special Topics in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and […]

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Posted in Education

White House Internship Program – Washington

07 March 2011

The application deadline for the White House Internship Programs for the Fall of 2011 session, is Sunday, March 13, 2011. Young Portuguese-American leaders are encouraged to apply to serve as  White House Interns. Information can be found at the White House Internship website.  Applicants may find further information on how to apply at White House […]

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Posted in Community, Education

Help for Americans victim of domestic violence – Portugal

07 March 2011

The Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center (AODVC) of Lisbon, with the endorsement of the American Embassy in Portugal, offers support servicesto Americans experiencing domestic violence. AODVC  works with abused Americans and their families in foreign countries. There are about 20,000 Americans living in Portugal. AODVC provides victms of domestic violence with advocy, resources and tools so that they can navigate […]

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Posted in Organizations, Travel

Alexandre Solleiro CEO best hotel chain – Portugal

07 March 2011

Alexandre Solleiro is the CEO for Tivoli Hotels and Resorts considered, two years in a row, to be the best hotel chain in Portugal by Publituris, one of the main Portuguese magazines for tourism. In a recent interview for Air& Business Travel News (ABTN)  Solleiro talks about the Portuguese hospitability industry, revealing that presently the Tivoli Hotels and Resorts manages […]

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Posted in People, Travel

Inês Henriques wins IAAF – Mexico

07 March 2011

Portuguese race walker Ines Henriques won the  women’s IAAF Race Walking challenge in Chihuahua, Mexico, March 6. Henriques, who headed  the Portuguese delegation, took the lead from the start followed closely by Australian champion Claire Tallent.  After staging the IAAF World Race Walking Cup last year, Chihuahua hosted 137 athletes from 13 countries, including 124 locals, […]

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Posted in People, Sports

Ancient burial sites found – Azores

06 March 2011

Dozens of pre-Christian hypogea were found in the islands of  Terceira  and Corvo  in the Azores , according to the president of the Portuguese Association of Archaeological Research (APIA), Nuno Ribeiro. The old monuments are believed to be over 2000 years old. There are also indications that there may be additional hypogea sites on the island of […]

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Posted in Azores, Corvo, Flores, Heritage, Terceira, World