Proposals to encourage increased civic participation of Portuguese living abroad
The Council for the Portuguese Communities (CCP) presented a series of proposals to increase civic…
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Portugal: Podence Caretos celebrate World Heritage status
The sound of the rattles echoed to celebrate Caretos World Heritage status at “Casa do Careto de Podence” when the live broadcast from Colombia confirmed that the traditional “mascarados transmontanos” are, as of today, Immaterial Heritage of Humanity.
Portuguese foosball working for more recognition and Olympic dream
The ambition of the International Foosball Federation to elevate the sport to the Olympic modality…
U.S. House of Representatives approves business visa for Portuguese citizens
The legislation is known as the “FRIENDS Act”, which opens two categories of business visas to Portuguese in the U.S., was approved Tuesday night (Wednesday morning in Lisbon) with bipartisan support in the House of Representatives of Congress.
World beach soccer champions received by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Lisbon, 02 Dec 2019 (Lusa) – The Portuguese beach soccer team, which became world champion…
Climate: Thousands protest on Lisbon’s streets in defense of the planet
Lisbon, Nov 29, 2019 – Thousands of activists, mostly young people, are protesting on the…
Portugal wins ‘Oscar’ for the best tourist destination in the world for the 3rd time
Lisbon, 28 Nov (2019) Portugal was distinguished as the best tourist destination in the world…
‘Azores Windmills Trail Run’ highlights the “most beautiful spaces” of Graciosa
The Regional Director of Tourism pointed out that the ‘Azores Windmills Trail Run’ event highlights…
Former mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg formalizes presidential candidacy
New York, United States, 24 Nov 2019 (Lusa) – Billionaire and former mayor of New…
Azores Business Incubator Network already with 170 incubated companies
The Vice-Presidency of the Government of the Azores, through SDEA – Sociedade para o Desenvolvimento…
Fadista Argentina Santos dies at age 95
https://youtu.be/j0QL4xUPZwI Argentina Santos – Amar Não É Pecado Lisbon, 18 Nov 2019 (Lusa) – Argentina…
Caroline Van Slambrouck strengthens Benfica’s women’s soccer
Lisbon, 15 Nov 2019 (Lusa) – US defense Caroline Van Slambrouck is the latest addition…
U.S. Supreme Court begins hearings on “dreamer” protection law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday, arguments to make a decision on the…
Morna was classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO
The “morna” musical genre has been classified as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, announced…
Álvaro Parente wins last race of the American GT’s championship
Las Vegas, USA, 20 Oct 2019 (Lusa) – The Portuguese Alvaro Parente (Bentley) won this…