Posts Tagged ‘Portugal’
10 Reasons why Portugal will have the most immigration from the US in 2025
byLamares, Capela & Associados – published in PALCUS 10 Reasons Why Portugal Will Be the Country with the Most Immigration from the U.S. in 2025 With Donald Trump’s election and the political landscape of the United States in 2025, many Americans are reconsidering where they want to live. Portugal, known for its mild climate, safety,…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Thoughts of winter. Lost leaders, SCOTUS, budget, data, pallets, showers, Portugal
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Read MoreTo Do in RI: June is Portuguese Heritage Month, RI Day of Portugal, PALCUS
In Rhode Island, Day of Portugal has been celebrated since 1978 marking 2024 our 47th Year. Each second Saturday and Sunday in June, RI Day of Portugal brings on a Festival with entertainment of musical artists from our community and Portugal, Portuguese food, traditional folklore, and a parade. The “Day of Portugal” is a holiday…
Read MoreTradição! Portugal’s passionate about it’s symbol
Last year a new government party took power in Portugal. One of the first things the party leadership did was to switch up the country’s logo. Going from a “coat of arms” to a more modern, stylized, logo of graphic symbols… However! Elections have consequences, and this year another party took control – and –…
Read MoreCall for records for new Rhode Island Portuguese American Archives at Rhode Island College
Marie Fraley, co-founder and former director of the Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies at Rhode Island College and former managing director of the Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States, has donated $25,000 to the college to establish the Joseph George Ray Portuguese American Archives Endowed Fund. Administered by the Rhode Island…
Read MoreRename India Street to honor Portuguese heritage and contributions to RI
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Read MorehATTR Amyloidosis – rare, genetic disease disproportionate in those of Portuguese descent.
Hereditary ATTR (hATTR) amyloidosis is a rare, genetic condition that affects an estimated 50,000 people worldwide. hATTR amyloidosis is caused by a gene change, or variant, that affects the function of a protein called transthyretin (TTR). In hATTR amyloidosis, the TTR gene change causes the protein to take on an abnormal shape and misfold, which…
Read MorePortuguese-American students: Study in Portugal
NATIONAL STUDY IN PORTUGAL PROGRAM is looking for – you! Are you interested in attending college in Portugal? Portugal has a program designed to enable Portuguese and Portuguese-American students to attend university in Portugal. A webinar will provide details on the process, requirements, and other valuable information for students looking to apply to study in…
Read MoreRI Day of Portugal flag raising – today
Today marks the official launch of RI Day of Portugal. A flag will be raised and official speeches made at the Portuguese Discovery Monument at Brenton Point State Park on Ocean Drive in Newport at 1pm. Governor McKee is set to give remarks. The event was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This,…
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