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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 […]

Honor: Two Portuguese innovators among the top ten women in AI – Forbes

17 December 2023

Two Portuguese women innovators, Daniela Braga and Manuela Veloso, were recognized by Forbes magazine as among the top 10 “leading women” globally in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a LinkedIn post, innovation expert Elizabeth Scallon proposed several “extraordinary” women to consider for the board of directors of OpenAI, the world’s foremost AI company. […]

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New image: Portuguese government enforces controversial new brand – Portugal

12 December 2023

The Portuguese government has created a new “brand” to identify its administration services, with a more digital-friendly logo, resulting in a “formal synthesis” of the national symbols, aiming to create a more “inclusive, plural and secular” image. While the previous logo was closely associated with the national flag, the new image is a more simplified […]

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Book | Salazar: A Political Biography | By Filipe Ribeiro de Meneses – Editor’s Note

05 December 2023

Salazar: A Political Biography is the definitive biography of the longstanding Portuguese dictator. António de Oliveira Salazar entered the government of Portugal when Herbert Hoover was president and ended his political career at the end of the Johnson administration. He remained in power for forty years (1928–1968), one of the longest tenures in modern history. Unlike […]

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

Opinion: Portugal’s important role at the Global Climate Summit (COP28) – by Len Port

04 December 2023

Portugal has a very significant presence in the United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP28) being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from November 30 through December 12.  The event opened with an impassioned speech by former Portuguese prime minister and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who warned delegates from the more than 160 nations that […]

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Book | Fernando Pessoa and Philosophy | By Bartholomew Ryan et al – Editor’s Note

03 December 2023

This pioneering volume explores the extraordinary Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) and his relationship to philosophy. On the one hand, this book reveals Pessoa’s serious knowledge of philosophy and playful philosophical explorations and how he has the gift of synthesizing, appropriating, and subverting complex ideas into his art; and, on the other hand, the chapters […]

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Award: Azores voted ‘Best Adventure Destination in the World’ – Dubai

02 December 2023

The Azores are the “Best Adventure Destination in the World” according to the 2023 World Travel Awards described as a “true paradise for lovers of exciting and unforgettable experiences.” The World Travel Awards, considered the “Oscars of Tourism”  were announced at a gala ceremony held on December 1st at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Hotel […]

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