05 December 2025
Seventy years ago, on December 14, 1955, Portugal formally became a member of the United Nations, marking a new chapter in its international engagement. Since then, Portugal has consistently contributed to the defence of peace, human rights, international law and sustainable development within the UN system, becoming a committed, constructive actor on the global stage. […]
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02 December 2025
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has announced its Gulbenkian Research Scholarships on Portuguese Culture for Foreigners, supporting international scholars who wish to conduct research in Portugal in the fields of history, literature, and art history, interested in promoting the global study of Portuguese culture. The scholarship program is open to non-Portuguese nationals residing abroad, designed to […]
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02 December 2025
Baking with Maria and her Avó’s Sweet Recipes for Little Chefs is a warm, inviting introduction to Portuguese home baking—created especially for young chefs learning side-by-side with a grown-up they love. This beautifully illustrated, spiral-bound cookbook is designed to sit flat on the counter, making it easy for little hands and big helpers to bake […]
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25 November 2025
Portugal is marking November 25 with a mix of official ceremonies, political statements, and renewed public debate about the date’s significance in the context of the country’s narrative of its democratic history. Parliamentary ceremonies, combined with political postures inside the Assembly of the Republic, have placed the date at the center of a heated conversation […]
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24 November 2025
Travelers heading to or from Portugal on December 11, 2025, should prepare for widespread flight cancellations and significant delays, as a nationwide general strike is expected to severely disrupt operations at all major airports. The warning comes from the SNPVAC cabin-crew union, whose president has cautioned that it will be “very difficult to operate flights” […]
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24 November 2025
“Tudo bem?” I greeted everyone on a recent trip to Portugal with my husband. “All good?” I was asking, with a smile a mile wide. When I added hello, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening (in Portuguese), I was no longer an American tourist. I felt like a local! The conversation continued (in Portuguese, […]
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