Portuguese American Journal

Portuguese American Journal

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Project Homecoming | Incentives offered for undocumented voluntary self-deportation Milestone | Portugal celebrates 70th anniversary as a UN member Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships Book | Baking with Love | By Maria Lawton November 25 | How should the country remember its transition to democracy?
 

Project Homecoming | Incentives offered for undocumented voluntary self-deportation – DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today, December 5, reaffirmed its commitment to reducing undocumented immigration through voluntary departure mechanisms, unveiling the full scope of its “self-deportation” program under Project Homecoming. Under this initiative, undocumented immigrants who choose to depart the United States voluntarily using the CBP Home mobile app will receive a USD$1,000 exit […]

Milestone | Portugal celebrates 70th anniversary as a UN member – United Nations

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. […]

Grant opportunity | Gulbenkian Foundation Announces Research Scholarships – Portugal

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 […]

Book | Baking with Love | By Maria Lawton – Editor’s Note

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 […]

November 25 | How should the country remember its transition to democracy? – Portugal 

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 […]

Summit for Peace | António Costa to represent the EU at Sharm el-Sheikh – Egypy

12 October 2025

António Costa, President of the European Council and former Prime Minister of Portugal, will represent the European Union at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit for Peace, taking place on Monday, October 13, in Egypt. The summit, co-hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump, seeks to consolidate international efforts toward ending […]

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Posted in Featured, People, Politics, Portugal, World

World Tour | The music of Carlos Paredes celebrated in the United States – Portugal

11 October 2025

Celebrating the centenary of legendary Portuguese guitarist and composer Carlos Paredes (1925–2004), the “Paredes Experience” World Tour will visit 15 countries over six months, bringing the timeless sound of the Portuguese guitar to audiences around the globe, including the United States. Honoring Paredes’ artistic legacy and his profound influence on Portuguese cultural identity, the U.S. […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Heritage, Music, Organizations, People, Portugal, World

Azores Airlines | Diaspora fears losing a vital lifeline to their homeland – Azores

11 October 2025

The fate of Azores Airlines, the Azores’ international carrier and the only airline maintaining year-round direct service between the archipelago and North America, has become increasingly uncertain as the company’s privatization process faces new delays and mounting financial strain. The airline, part of the SATA Group, connects the islands to Boston, New York, San Francisco, […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Organizations, Politics, Travel, World

Azores – María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace laureate, could be of Portuguese ancestry – Venezuela

10 October 2025

Although not established, genealogical research may link the ancestry of María Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Venezuela, to Portuguese ancestry. Apparently, through Portuguese migrants to South America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, she descends from the Machado Zuloaga family, a prominent Venezuelan lineage. Her paternal ancestry can be […]

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Posted in Awards, Azores, Featured, Genealogy, Madeira, People, Portugal, São Miguel, World

Honor | Ana Paula Ribeiro Tavares Awarded the 2025 Camões Prize for Literature – Portugal 

10 October 2025

The Angolan poet, historian, and essayist Ana Paula Ribeiro Tavares is the winner of the 2025 Camões Prize, the most prestigious literary distinction in the Portuguese-speaking world. Born in Lubango, Huíla, Angola, in 1952, Ana Paula Tavares is regarded as one of the most influential voices in Lusophone African literature. Recognized for “her fruitful and […]

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Posted in Angola, Arts&Culture, Awards, Books, Featured, People, Portugal, World

Community | The 27th General Assembly Council of Casas dos Açores – Fall River, MA

10 October 2025

The 27th World Council (Conselho Mundial das Casas dos Açores – CMCA) is convening its 27th General Assembly from October 10–12, 2025, hosted by the Casa dos Açores da Nova Inglaterra (CANI) in Fall River, Massachusetts. The event brings together representatives of Azorean cultural associations from across North America, Europe, and South America to renew […]

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