Burqa bans: More countries eye restrictions on Muslims; as Europe, U.S. turn right on immigration

More than 20 countries already ban or restrict burqas and niqabs (full-body and face coverings) worn by some Muslim women in public places. More could be joining the list as Western countries and native populations turn to the right on immigration...

EUmies Awards 2026 Unveil 410 Nominated Works and the Jury Led by Smiljan Radić

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What the Bible says about money: How one Wall Street veteran found faith in finance

The Business Bible | Courtesy of Nicholas LeoneFor nearly three decades, Nicholas Leone lived and breathed Wall Street, reading the Wall Street Journal before sunrise, scanning Bloomberg terminals through the day and parsing trends that could make...

Azores: Portugal’s mid-Atlantic archipelago

Dr. Seuss once wrote, “To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.” I have been fortunate enough to claim several people as my world. These friends I can count on at the drop of a hat and the situation is...

TAP Air Portugal expands Brazilian network with new Lisbon–Curitiba route

TAP Air Portugal has announced the launch of a new route linking Lisbon (LIS) to Curitiba (CWB), the capital of Paraná, Brazil, starting 2 July 2026. The airline will operate three weekly flights—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—as part of a...

JK Rowling condemns Glamour magazine for naming gender-confused men ‘Women of the Year’

News Glamour UK's 'Women of the Year' awards to nine gender-confused men sparked outrage, with critics accusing the magazine of promoting the idea that men can be better women. (LifeSiteNews) — Women are outraged after Glamour UK named a group of...

Cape Verde: Education unions advance Go Public! Fund Education campaign

Education unions in Cape Verde have intensified their advocacy for inclusive quality public education and for the teaching profession through the Go Public! Fund Education campaign. With financial support from Education International (EI), the...

Portugal booth brings classic sangria to Macau's Lusofonia Festival

The 2025 Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Lusofonia Festival wrapped up on Sunday after two consecutive weekends at the Taipa Houses complex, celebrating the cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) through their respective music,...

Video: Anniversary Of First Portuguese Immigrants

An event was held today [Nov 4] to celebrate the 176th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. In advance of the event, a spokesperson said, “Bermuda will come together to celebrate the rich history and enduring...

Women’s World Cup qualifiers draw explainer: what lies ahead for the Ward's side

Fifa seldom do draws in simple fashion and that’s the case again for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers. We’ve got you covered with everything needed to know about the rocky road to Brazil for Ireland’s Girls in Green. What, where, when?...

PM Modi interacts with head of Syro-Malabar Church in New Delhi

PM Narendra Modi held an interaction with the head of the Syro-Malabar Church, Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil, and Archbishop Dr. Kuriakose Bharanikulangara. The PM shared details of the 'wonderful interaction' on social media. Prime...

American woman explains why she left US for Portugal: ‘My nervous system feels safer here’

While the “American dream” promises opportunity and prosperity, for many, it comes at a price, especially when it comes to healthcare. For Christina Kantzavelos, a 37-year-old therapist from California living with chronic illness, that cost became...

Portuguese players included in FIFPro's best 11

The unprecedented conquest of the Champions League, to which they added the French Championship and the French Cup, allowed PSG to monopolize the FIFPro selections: in addition to the Portuguese left-back and midfielder, Italian goalkeeper...

Anonymous investor buys church in Portugal Cove South, gifts it back to the community

After more than three years of fighting to save their place of worship, Holy Rosary Church will remain a beacon of faith for residents in Portugal Cove South on Newfoundland's southern shore. The church had been put up for sale by the Roman...

Immigrant unemployment below 10 percent across OECD countries

Brussels -In the face of increasingly harsh rhetoric on immigration and its alleged effects on European and Western societies, the picture presented today by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) offers a perspective...

Portuguese Word of the Year 2025

In a statement, Porto Editora announced that the ten words to be voted on are "agent (AI)," "blackout," "elections," "elevator," "flotilla," "fires," "immigration," "moderate," "perception," and "task worker." In Portuguese the words are: “agente...

‘Emily in Paris’ in Lisbon “You can contact me,” says Moedas

The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, expressed his willingness to host the filming of Netflix’s series ‘Emily in Paris’ in the Portuguese capital. “You can contact me. I am available,” Moedas stated to The Hollywood Reporter during the second...

New Portugal. The Man album is an ode to Alaska

When Portugal. The Man won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, former bassist Zach Carothers said in his acceptance speech that, growing up, the band's heroes were dog mushers. “We'd like to rep this for all the kids in the...

Belgium face Scotland, Israel and Luxembourg in Women's World Cup qualifiers

Belgium's women's national team will face Scotland, Israel and Luxembourg in the preliminary round of the 2027 World Cup. ​ The draw took place on Monday at FIFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Last week's victory against Ireland was not enough...

Portugal took more immigrants per head than Germany, now the desperate reckoning

For years, under the government of former Prime Minister— and now President of the European Council — António Costa, Portugal paraded itself as Europe’s island of multicultural tolerance. While France struggled with unrest in its suburbs, Sweden...