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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 […]

Book | The Prehistoric Rock Art of Portugal | By George Nash & Sara Garcês – Editor’s Note

15 January 2024

The Prehistoric Rock Art of Portugal presents significant interpretive perspectives in Portuguese rock art research and offers an excellent representation of core rock art areas, along with current thinking and interpretations. The various chapters deliver a personal approach to the many issues, themes and approaches that are embedded within the rock art of the outpost of […]

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

Travel | In-Depth Guide to Visa and Entry Requirements – Portugal

14 January 2024

Portugal, situated at the westernmost edge of Europe, stands as one of the oldest sovereign states on the continent, adorned with a rich history and captivating architecture shaped by centuries of invasions. With a population of 10,291,027 and covering an area of 92,212 km2, Portugal is not just a land of cultural richness but also […]

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

Opinion | Portugal at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution – Len Port

10 January 2024

Portugal is forging ahead with phasing out fossil fuels to help save the planet from global warming. Thanks to strong winds, plenty of bright sunshine, and even lots of rain in parts of the country, Portugal is in the forefront of expanding the use of renewable sources to produce electricity. The United Nations COP28 summit […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Madeira, Portugal, World

Book | The Portuguese Colonial War and the African Liberation Struggles | By Miguel Cardina – Editor’s Note

05 January 2024

The Portuguese Colonial War and the African Liberation Struggles: Memory, Politics and Uses of the Past presents a critical and comparative analysis on the memory of the colonial and liberation wars that led to a regime change in Portugal and to the independence of five new African countries: Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé […]

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Posted in Angola, Arts&Culture, Books, Cape Verde, Featured, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Prince, World

Ricardo Farinha: Four Decades of Portuguese Hip-Hop – Interview

03 January 2024

By Jeremy Klemin For as long as Ricardo Farinha can remember, hip-hop has been a part of his life. The neighborhood of Queluz, in the Lisbon metropolitan area, where Farinha grew up, has been a musical hotbed for decades, and his parents were also huge fans, often playing the latest hits around the house. Farinha […]

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

Opinion | António Guterres facing opposition – By Len Port

17 December 2023

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has been doing his best to push forward dramatic changes on two critical fronts, but he has been facing highly controversial opposition. After personally appealing for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israeli-Gaza war, Guterres agreed to a request to have the matter put to a vote in the UN […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Politics, Portugal, World