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Community | New green card applicants required to leave the United States 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
 

Community | New green card applicants required to leave the United States – Washington, DC

The US Department of Homeland Security has introduced a series of new visa and immigration measures in 2025–2026 that are expected to affect tourists, students, temporary workers, and green card applicants, prompting concern among immigrant communities and legal advocates. The new rule, announced Friday, may not be evenly applied to all immigrants. The Department of […]

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 […]

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

Naka Nathaniel: A voice from Hawai’i to the world – Interview

01 December 2023

By Millicent Borges Accardi Meet Naka Nathaniel! A journalist born in Hawai’i with roots in the Azores, who spent much of his career covering invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, North Korea, Paris fashion shows, car shows and the Olympics. He was detained while working in Iran, Sudan, Gaza and China. In fact, he has worked […]

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

Honor: Portugal is the 7th safest among the most peaceful countries in the world – Global Peace Index

29 November 2023

The 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) has placed Portugal as the 7th safest and most peaceful country globally, continuing its ascent in the rankings compared to the 2022 index. Topping the list for the 16th consecutive time is Iceland, which remains the most peaceful country in the world since 2008, with Portugal […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, Madeira, Portugal, Travel, Uncategorized, World

Opinion | Far-right hopes to win the snap election – Portugal

25 November 2023

By Len Port Leaders of European far-right parties gathered in Lisbon at the end of the week to show solidarity with Portugal’s Chega Party that hopes to win the snap election in March next year. Chega’s leader, Andre Ventura, welcomed his counterparts, including France’s Marine Le Pen. The gathering celebrated the surprise gains by Geert […]

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

Community: Council of Portuguese Communities elections contested worldwide – Portugal

21 November 2023

All Portuguese citizens residing in the United States, including those with dual citizenship, are eligible to participate in the upcoming Council of Portuguese Communities (CCP) election on Sunday, November 26. During this election, individuals across the world can elect their regional councilors, who will actively represent their interests to the Portuguese government, serving as an […]

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

Book | Above the Salt – A Novel | By Katherine Vaz – Editor’s Note

17 November 2023

John Alves, son of a famous Presbyterian martyr on the Portuguese island of Madeira, spends his childhood in jail and in poverty. When he meets Mary Freitas―though the adopted daughter of a master botanist, her true lineage is the subject of dangerous rumor―a spark kindles a lasting bond. But soon their families must confront the […]

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