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Update | Portuguese activists detained by Israel safely returned Book | The Cartographer of Absences: A Novel | By Mia Couto Pico | CORDAS World Music Festival Community | The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England Gaza | Portuguese activists Mariana Mortágua and Sofia Aparício detained by Israeli authorities
 

Update | Portuguese activists detained by Israel safely returned – Portugal

The four Portuguese citizens detained by Israeli authorities during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza — Mariana Mortágua, Sofia Aparício, Miguel Duarte, and Diogo Chaves — have safely returned to Portugal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel,  confirmed their arrival at Lisbon Airport at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, following diplomatic coordination […]

Book | The Cartographer of Absences: A Novel | By Mia Couto – Editor’s Note

Diogo Santiago is a celebrated Mozambican poet and intellectual, a well-known professor at the university in his country’s capital. In 2019, on the eve of a cyclone that will devastate the East African coast, he returns to his hometown of Beira to receive a tribute from his fellow citizens. As he travels across Mozambique, his […]

Pico | CORDAS World Music Festival – Azores

On its 10th edition, Madalena do Pico, Azores, once again presents the CORDAS World Music Festival, from October 1–11 across multiple venues. The festival reaffirms Pico’s growing reputation as a creative hub in the Atlantic, drawing artists from Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Organized by MiratecArts, CORDAS continues its mission of uniting artists and audiences […]

Community | The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England – Fall River, MA

By Carolina Matos, Editor The FABRIC Arts Festival returns to New England, October 9–12, transforming Fall River (MA) and Providence (RI) into vibrant stages for art, performances, gastronomy, and cultural events.  In its sixth edition, the festival is organized by Casa dos Acores da Nova Inglaterra (CANY), directed by Francisco J. Viveiros, with Michael Benevides […]

Gaza | Portuguese activists Mariana Mortágua and Sofia Aparício detained by Israeli authorities – Portugal

The Portuguese government has confirmed that Mariana Mortágua, a Member of Parliament and coordinator of the Left Bloc (Bloco de Esquerda), and Sofia Aparício, a well-known Portuguese model and actress, were detained today by Israeli forces during the interception of the humanitarian flotilla was bound for Gaza. Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, was also. detained. Other […]

GLEX – Terceira hosting Global Exploration Summit 2023 – Azores

13 June 2023

An elite of scientists and explorers, from 14 countries, has convened once again for the Global Exploration Summit (GLEX) in the Azores. The highly anticipated convention takes place from June 14th to 16th in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island.  The cutting-edge technology congress will feature over 50 presenters, categorized into three main themes – Land, […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, São Miguel, Terceira, World

Book | Portugal and the Lusophone World | by Paulo Afonso B. Duarte (Editor) et al – Editor’s Note

10 June 2023

This book responds to a serious need for a consistent and comprehensive publication which combines an analysis of Law, Geopolitics and Institutional cooperation within the Lusophone world. Research in the book includes contributions from scholars with diverse educational and professional experiences working in these disciplines, from all around the world. The book will assist readers in […]

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Posted in Angola, Arts&Culture, Books, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Featured, Guiné-Bissau, Macau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Prince, World

June 10th | Day of Portugal | Portuguese heritage celebrated throughout the world – Portugal

10 June 2023

Today, on the 10th of June, Portugal is celebrating its National Day, also known as “Dia de Portugal” or “Portugal Day.” This day is marked by various celebrations taking place worldwide in the Portuguese diaspora, including in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. The significance of June 10th commemorates the death of Luís de […]

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

Book | Football and Fascism | By Rahul Kumar – Editor’s Note

06 June 2023

Football and Fascism. The Politics of Popular Culture in Portugal tells the hidden history of football and discusses its political, social and cultural foundations, during the longest running authoritarian regime in Europe. Theoretically grounded on Bourdieu’s field theory, and using a multi-scalar methodology, this award-winning research explores the political tensions between the nationalization of sports […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Books, Featured, Heritage, Politics, Portugal, Sports

Travel: United Airlines resumes flights to Ponta Delgada – Azores

06 June 2023

United Airlines announced that starting June 6, it is resuming its seasonal route between Ponta Delgada Airport in the Azores and Newark Liberty/New York International Airport in the United States of America. The flights are scheduled to operate until September 27, 2023. This route will complement United’s existing connections in Portugal, including the year-round daily […]

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

Opinion | The Donald Trump dilema – by Len Port

05 June 2023

Most political leaders across Europe must be horrified at the notion that Donald Trump may be re-elected President of the United States. The main concerns in Portugal are about Trump’s denial of global warming and his criticism of NATO countries. This could cause more climate, military and economic insecurity. The election is still more than […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World