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July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize 50th Anniversary | Regional leaders of Azores and Madeira call for broader powers FIFA’26
 

July 4th | Portugal and the United States have remarkable historical ties – Azores

As the United States commemorates its 250th Independence Day on July 4, the longstanding relationship between Portugal and the United States offers a remarkable chapter in the history of the Atlantic world.  Although Portugal remained officially neutral during the American Revolutionary War, due to its centuries-old alliance with Great Britain under the Treaty of Windsor […]

Community | Nicholas Ferraz graduates from Harvard University – Cambridge, MA

This spring, Nicholas Ferraz graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a Master of Education in Teaching and Teacher Leadership, earning a 4.0 GPA. Already a certified mathematics teacher in Massachusetts, Ferraz represents a generation of Portuguese American educators whose professional journeys reflect both academic excellence and a deep commitment to multilingual and […]

Honor | Writer Lídia Jorge awarded prestigious Camões Prize – Portugal

Portuguese novelist Lídia Jorge has been named the recipient of the prestigious Camões Prize, the highest literary distinction in the Portuguese language. One of the most celebrated Portuguese-language authors of her generation underscores the global reach and enduring influence of her literary work. Jointly awarded by the governments of Portugal and Brazil, the annual prize […]

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 […]

Community: The International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta – New Bedford, MA

07 September 2023

From September 8-10, New Bedford will be hosting teams from Faial and Pico for the XII International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta. Local teams will represent the United States in rowing and sailing competitions against teams from the islands of Pico and Faial, Azores. This exciting showdown will unfold during the International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, hosted by […]

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Posted in Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, World

Opinion | Portuguese wine producers demand reform | By Len Port

06 September 2023

Wine producers in Portugal’s Douro region now have the backing of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa in demanding urgent reform to the long outdated regulatory system that is threatening the economic viability of their renowned vineyards. The president has followed up on an open letter signed by the leaders of the top wine companies, such […]

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Posted in Featured, Food & Wine, Organizations, Portugal, World

Faial: Hosting 22nd Artificial Intelligence Conference – Azores

04 September 2023

About 150 scientists, from 20 countries will debate, from 5 to 8 September, on the island of Faial, in the Azores, the present and future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “It is with great pride that I see the island where I was born to become an epicenter of the interdisciplinary debate on the future of […]

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Posted in Azores, Featured, Organizations, People, Portugal, Terceira

FIA: International Azores Festival from the Atlantic and Beyond – Azores

31 August 2023

The 18th International Azores Festival (FIA), celebrating cultural diversity from the Atlantic and beyond, is taking place from August 31 to September 16. For the first time, the festival will extend its reach to cover the nine islands of the archipelago. Since its creation in 1984, the mega event has been a stage for renowned […]

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Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Featured, Heritage, Music, Photography, World

Community: President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visiting Canada – Lisbon, Portugal

30 August 2023

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is scheduled to visit Canada, from September 13 to 17, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese wave of immigration to the country. After his trip to Canada, President Rebelo de Sousa is scheduled to travel to New York City, United States […]

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

Community: Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers closing – Somerville, MA

30 August 2023

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) is vacating its office of 45 years, after an order by the city of Somerville to leave the 90-92 Union Square building by the end of the month, a press release issued by MAPS has informed. So far, according to chief executive Paulo Pinto, MAPS has not found an […]

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