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 […]
Posted in Community, Featured, Heritage, Portugal, Travel, World
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 […]
Posted in Arts&Culture, Azores, Community, Featured, Heritage, Organizations, People, Portugal, World
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 […]
Posted in Books, Featured, Heritage, People, Portugal, World
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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04 May 2022
The World Portuguese Language Day is being celebrated on May 5th in about 50 countries, with cultural activities worldwide. In the United States, May 5th will be officially celebrated in New York, in a joint initiative between Portugal and Brazil. The event will take place at the Manhattan facilities of the Consulate General of Brazil, […]
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01 May 2022
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, 68, as a member of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, a distinguished theologian, a poet and prolific writer, has served as Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church. Born in Funchal, Madeira, he attended the Catholic University of […]
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