Academica beats Sporting to win Portuguese Cup
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Academica won its second Portuguese Cup by beating Sporting Lisbon 1-0 thanks to forward Mario “Marinho” Correia’s early goal on Sunday.
Marinho headed in Diogo Valente’s cross to the far post after three minutes for what
Luís Matos nominated for R.I. Superior Court, may be first Portuguese immigrant to take the state bench
PROVIDENCE — Luis Matos says it is his duty to make a positive contribution to this country because it has given him everything.
The Portuguese native has spent the last two decades prosecuting criminals, primarily seeking justice for victims of … Read Full Story
Brazilian immigrant avoids deportation
ALLSTON, Mass. – There are few instances in which a person has the right to a hearing at an immigration court before being deported.
In January, the Brazilian Immigrant Center received a phone call from Andrecisa Precopio, stating she had … Read Full Story
Gomes becomes first Brazilian-born major leaguer
TORONTO (AP) – Not only did Yan Gomes become the first Brazilian-born player to reach the major leagues, his debut came against the most famous baseball team in the world.
Born and partially raised in Sao Paulo, Gomes was promoted … Read Full Story
read moreCalvin Klein’s Costa stirring more attention
He jumped in as creative director for womenswear at Calvin Klein with both feet when he was handpicked by Klein almost a decade ago, but he’s been a behind-the-scenes player, slowly, steadily building up his portfolio and profile while staying … Read Full Story
read moreWeakened and stripped Protecting Woman bill in House, Obama promises veto
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are pushing ahead with their bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act, despite opposition from President Barack Obama and hundreds of advocacy groups who say the measure doesn’t go far enough to
Brazil probing dictatorship human rights abuses
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has sworn in the seven members of a truth commission created to look into human rights abuses committed during the nation’s long dictatorship.
However, there are already disagreements over the scope of
Euro 2012: Portugal aims for trouble-free Euros
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s path to this year’s European Championship hit a rocky patch that brought the controversial dismissal of coach Carlos Queiroz and recalled a long catalog of self-defeating disputes that have dogged the national team.
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Tax ruling may put more money in some workers’ hands
Fall River — A new ruling adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) reclassifying R.I. Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) can put money in the pocket of some workers.
If you are a Mass. resident who has worked in R.I. … Read Full Story
Paulo Portas will be the honored guest at the Heritage Day of Portugal
BOSTON — Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and State Paulo Portas will pay a short visit to Massachusetts next month.
Portas will be the guest of honor at the 28th Annual Heritage Day of Portugal at the State House, which … Read Full Story
Exhibit captures emotions of fado in black and white
Boston — During a 20-year search through the city of Lisbon, with a 35-mm camera and black and white film, Portuguese photographer Luís Pavão began shooting pictures as a way of relating to the world.
In a tavern filled with … Read Full Story
read moreBrazil: Land fights up, but fewer activists dead
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Conflicts over land issues in Brazil increased last year, although the number of rural activists killed nationally went down slightly, according to a report released by a watchdog group that tallies land-related threats and murders.
Gilda Nogueira breaks the glass ceiling, named president of East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge — Gilda Nogueira recalls her childhood days when she walked to East Cambridge Savings Bank with her father, looking forward to the free lollipop.
While those days have passed and are merely distant memories, vividly in her mind is … Read Full Story
MAPS recognizes community activists at sold-out gala
CAMBRIDGE — They come from different backgrounds and diverse walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of Portuguese-speaking communities in Massachusetts.
Last Saturday, hundreds gathered to recognize these six individuals at the … Read Full Story
Problems in pacifying Rio de Janeiro slums
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Jose Martins de Oliveira has lived with plenty of weapons and violence during his 45 years in the sprawling hillside shantytown of Rocinha. For most of that time, it was drug traffickers who controlled the
Porto clinches Portuguese title as Benfica draws
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — FC Porto won the Portuguese league title after Benfica drew 2-2 at Rio Ave on Sunday.
Porto holds a six-point lead over Benfica with two games to play but successfully defended its title due to its
Tiverton students visit Portugal
Tiverton — Expecting a vacation, Tiverton students found a cultural experience in Portugal.
When a dozen Tiverton High School students took a trip to the small European country, over April vacation, many of them found their roots, while others embraced … Read Full Story
Ambassador to Portugal calls on Portuguese-Americans to do more
NEW YORK (LUSA) — The Portuguese community in the United States can “show the value of Portugal,” disseminating locally their culture heritage and products and encouraging Americans to visit their country, said the U.S. ambassador in Lisbon.
Two years after … Read Full Story
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