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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 […]

II International Congress of Anglo-Portuguese Studies 2011 – Lisbon

17 January 2011

The II International Congress of Anglo-Portuguese Studies, a 3-day congress on topics related to Anglo-Portuguese historical, literary and cultural relations, will take place at the Center for English, Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies (CETPS), in Lisbon, from April 18 to April 20, 2011. Papers that make comparisons and connections between Portugal and Anglophone countries are also […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Conferences, Organizations, World

SATA increases flight capacity – Azores

16 January 2011

SATA Air Azores has renewed its fleet with the acquisition of a number of new aircraft units. The fleet renewal project has been just completed with the farewell fligh of the last ATP  “Flores” last week. The aircraft “Flores” made its maiden flight for SATA Air Azores in 1990 and ended its flying career for […]

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Posted in Azores, Corvo, Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, Santa Maria, São Jorge, São Miguel, Terceira, Travel

ASPHS Annual International Conference – Lisbon

14 January 2011

The Association for Spanish and Portuguese Historical Studies will hold its 42nd annual international conference at the Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Lisbon, Portugal, from June 30 to July 2, 2011. Proposals for both individual papers and thematic panels are welcome. The ASPHS promotes the research on Spain and Portugal’s History and related disciplines. Scholars in […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Conferences, Organizations

42nd Northeast Modern Language Association – Conference

10 January 2011

The 42nd convention of the Northeast Modern Language Association (NeMLA) will be held in New Brunswick, New Jersey, April 7-10, 2011. The host institution this year is Rutgers University, and the convention will be held at the Hyatt New Brunswick.  The 42nd Annual Convention will feature approximately 350 sessions, as well as dynamic speakers and […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Conferences, Education, Organizations

Fernando Pessoa online – Lisbon

09 January 2011

The private library of Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) became the first Portuguese library to be fully digitalized and made available online, announced Inês Pedrosa, director of the Casa Fernando Pessoa. Researchers and scholars will be now able to view 1,317 volumes (of which 1,140 belong to the Casa Fernando Pessoa and the remaining belonging to his […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Education

Annual Disquiet International Literary Scholarship – Lisbon

07 January 2011

In collaboration with the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), Dzanc Books announced the 1st Annual Disquiet International Literary Program (ILP), in Lisbon, Portugal, to take place June 19 – July 1, 2011. The program includes workshops and discussion groups with Portuguese-American writers and Portuguese writers  in Lisbon. There are full scholarships available for writers of Luso descent. Winners […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Conferences, Education, Scholarships