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Community | International Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England Politics | Controversial bill banning face covering in public approved PDL26 | Ponta Delgada Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 Community | Carminho returns for a Fado concert touring Community | PALCUS 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala – Washington, D.C.
 

Community | International Colloquium on Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England – UMassD

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will host an international colloquium titled “Portuguese Migration and Mill Work in New England: Past, Present, and Future of Portuguese American Studies” on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 in the Claire T. Carney Library Grand Reading Room.  This two-day event will assess the contributions of the recently published volume Migration […]

Politics | Controversial bill banning face covering in public approved – Portugal

Portugal’s Parliament has approved a controversial bill that would ban face coverings in most public spaces, marking a heated moment in the country’s political and social discourse. The measure awaits President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s decision, who may sign it into law, veto it, or refer it to the Constitutional Court for review. The President […]

PDL26 | Ponta Delgada Portuguese Capital of Culture 2026 – Azores

The city of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, is preparing to take center stage in 2026 as ‘Portuguese Capital of Culture,’ a milestone that celebrates the archipelago’s creativity, resilience, and Atlantic identity — while continuing its greater goal towards becoming the European Capital of Culture 2027. For now, during a signing ceremony held at the […]

Community | Carminho returns for a Fado concert touring – United States 

Grammy-nominated Portuguese fado singer Carminho is currently touring the U.S. in support of her latest recording, “Eu Vou Morrer de Amor ou Resistir” (I will die from love or I’ll resist). Carminho’s new album is already recognized as a landmark contribution to fado music. Like the best of this music, it is at once revolutionary […]

Community | PALCUS 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala – Washington, D.C.

The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States (PALCUS) hosted its 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. The event celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding Portuguese-Americans across a wide spectrum of professions and community endeavors. The 27th Annual Leadership Awards Gala brought together Portuguese-American leaders, elected […]

Community: President José Manuel Bolieiro visiting Ontario – Canada

11 May 2022

The President of the Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, will travel to Canada, at the invitation of the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business & Professionals (FPCBP), to participate in the 39th Annual Scholarships & Excellence Awards Gala of the organization. The official visit, which takes place on May 28, at the Pearson Convention […]

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Fatima: Pilgrims from around the world will pray for peace – Portugal

10 May 2022

By Len Port Catholic pilgrims from around the world will gather in the Sanctuary of Fatima in central Portugal next Friday for the 105th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three shepherd children. Prior to the COVID interruptions of the Fatima gatherings, several million pilgrims travelled to the shrine each year. […]

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Posted in Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Religion, World

Travel: Promotional tourism roadshow taking place in North America – Portugal

09 May 2022

A promotional tourism roadshow is taking place in North America this week, from May 9th to 13th under the motto, “The North is the birthplace of Portugal, while the Alentejo is its heart.” The initiative, co-sponsored by Turismo de Portugal, Turismo do Porto e Norte de Portugal, Turismo do Alentejo and Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte (CCDR-N), will be […]

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Community: ‘Fabric Arts Festival’ returns to celebrate food and culture – Fall River, MA

08 May 2022

The third edition of the ‘Fabric Arts Festival’ under the title ‘Where We Meet’ returns to of Fall River, Massachusetts, May 12-14, to a celebration of arts and communal experience. The festival will honor the urban and social fabric of the city, which is interwoven with the industrial heritage of textile mills and a deeply […]

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

Book: ‘Portugal: The Cookbook’ by Leandro Carreira – Editor’s Note

08 May 2022

Celebrate Portugal’s vibrant, globally-influenced and highly influential food culture via more than 550 classic and contemporary recipes from the acclaimed chef Leandro Carreira With its diverse cuisine and intriguing culinary history, Portugal is a top travel destination for food lovers worldwide. Portugal: The Cookbook gathers together dishes from every region of the country, including fish and shellfish dishes from […]

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Travel: TAP owes refunds to hundreds of passengers – Portugal

05 May 2022

Due to the Covid’19 pandemic and staff shortages, TAP Air Portugal has cancelled thousands of flights in the past three years. As a result, the Portuguese national carrier currently owes refunds to hundreds of customers. Passengers affected by flight cancellations have reported that they have been struggling to get in contact with TAP Air Portugal […]

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