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Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council World Cup
 

Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations – Global Peace Index

Portugal has once again been recognized as one of the safest and most peaceful nations on the planet, ranking 7th globally in the latest Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.  Portugal has consistently ranked among the world’s safest destinations for residents, visitors, and investors alike. The country previously reached […]

Day of Portugal | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio honors Portugal –  Washington, DC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued an official statement on June 10, 2026, marking Portugal Day, officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). In his message, Secretary Rubio emphasized the historic friendship between the two countries, highlighting shared democratic values, economic […]

June 10th | Day of Portugal celebrations underway at home and across the diaspora – Terceira, Azores

On June 10, 2026, Portugal celebrates its National Day, officially known as Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas (Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities). The annual observance honors Portugal’s history, culture, and the contributions of Portuguese communities around the world. The holiday also commemorates the legacy of Portugal’s sixteenth-century poet,  […]

Diplomacy | Portugal elected to the United Nations Security Council – New York, NY

Portugal was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, marking the fourth time the country has secured a seat on the UN’s principal body for maintaining international peace and security. Portugal previously served on the Council in 1979–1980, 1997–1998, and 2011–2012. “We were members of […]

World Cup’26 | Portuguese squad among the leading contenders – Portugal

Portugal’s squad is preparing for one of the nation’s strongest FIFA World Cup campaigns in history as the ‘Seleção’ heads to the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Led by head coach Roberto Martínez, Portugal enters the tournament among the leading contenders for the championship. Drawn into Group K, Portugal will […]

Book | Patterns of Portugal: A Journey | by Christine Chitnis – Editor’s Note

06 February 2024

In this gorgeous book, writer and photographer Christine Chitnis invites you to celebrate the unique, timeless beauty of Portugal through the stunning designs and hues that define Portugal’s countryside, coast, small towns, and cosmopolitan cities. This collection features over 200 stunning photographs that illustrate the ways that color and pattern are woven into the very […]

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

Opinion | Algarve is perfect for growing cannabis – Len Port

05 February 2024

By Len Port A Danish company has started producing large quantities of medical cannabis, in Algarve, on a farm in the municipality of Lagoa, where it is being grown within strict legal and security rules for medicinal cannabis. The company aims to export to several countries in Europe from the middle of this year. Scientists […]

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Posted in Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Reelected: Center-right President José Manuel Bolieiro defeats socialists – Azores

05 February 2024

The President of the Government of the Azores, incumbent José Manuel Bolieiro, was reelected for a second term following the snap elections held on February 4. The leader of the Social Democrat Party (PSD), he defeated former President of the Azores, Vasco Cordeiro, the leader of the Socialist Party (PS) in the region. This was […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, People, Politics, Portugal, World

Community | Joseph George Ray Portuguese American Archives – Rhode Island College

31 January 2024

Rhode Island College has announced the establishment of the “Joseph George Ray Portuguese American Archives Endowed Fund” endowed by Marie Fraley, co-founder and former director of the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College (RIC). The “Joseph George Ray the Portuguese American Archives”, named in honor of Fraley’s father, aims to […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Education, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Organizations, People, Portugal

Nathan Tavares | Everything sci-fi from superheroes to mythology – Interview

31 January 2024

By Millicent Borges Accardi The writer Nathan Tavares hails from southeastern Massachusetts, where he grew up in a Portuguese-American community that helped develop his love for fantastical stories: everything from superheroes to mythology. In college, he studied English, receiving an MFA in creative writing from Lesley University, in Cambridge, MA. His short fiction has appeared […]

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

Opinion | Portugal leading on wind energy production – Len Port

30 January 2024

By Len Port Wind farms in Portugal are continuing to break records with more energy being generated on January 16 than on the previous all-time record day, October 17, 2023. The energy produced from wind on January 16 accounted for 63% of Portugal’s total electricity needs, according to REN, the national grid operator. On the […]

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Posted in Featured, Portugal, World