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50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26 Fátima Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note Heritage | Portugal one of the most peaceful nations
 

50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers – Portugal

Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic commemorated on Friday the 50th anniversary celebration of the constitutional autonomy of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos with a special solemn plenary session honoring one of the most significant democratic achievements of the 1976 Constitution. The anniversary also became a platform for renewed calls to deepen the autonomy of the […]

FIFA’26 – Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup History – Houston, TX

Portugal’s squad delivered a commanding response to its opening-match disappointment at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 today in Houston, Texas. The performance of captain Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted the match.  The milestone further cemented Ronaldo’s legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and silenced critics who questioned […]

Fátima’27 | President António José Seguro invites Pope Leo XIV – Portugal

President António José Seguro has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Portugal in 2027, a year that will carry exceptional religious, diplomatic, and historical significance for the country.  The invitation coincides with the 110th anniversary of the Marian apparitions at Fátima, the 500th anniversary of the formal establishment of the Apostolic Nunciature in Portugal, […]

Book | Roots Stirred | By Cristóvão de Aguiar | Editor’s Note

This richly woven, multi-voiced novel transports readers to a small village on São Miguel, the largest of Portugal’s Azores islands. Through the eyes of a young boy growing up in the 1940s and the stories shared by his beloved great-uncle, Tio Pascoal, the novel paints a vivid portrait of island life- its beauty, its hardships, […]

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 […]

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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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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