State of the Union Address 2012
On January 25, 2012, 02:00 Portuguese Time, President Obama will give this year's State of the Union address to Congress. Watch Live!
Obama Administration on SOPA and Online Piracy
The White House has responded to two petitions about legislative approaches to combat online piracy: Protecting intellectual property online must not threaten an open and innovative internet.
Republican Party Chooses Presidential Candidates
On January 21, voters in the South Carolina primary cast their ballots in the long race for the U.S. presidency. In New Hampshire, Mitt Romney — a former governor of neighboring Massachusetts — had won, and Rick Santorum won the Iowa caucus.
Obama Announces New Defense Strategy
President Obama announced a new defense strategy that emphasizes U.S. strategic interests for a fast-changing world after a decade of war.
World Wetlands Day 2012 Photo Celebration
Submit your best photos to a World Wetlands Day photo celebration under this year’s theme “Wetlands Tourism: A Great Experience.” (PDF 1.78MB)
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More News from the Embassy
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NASA Astronaut Engages Youth and Academics in the University of Minho
On January 11, OPA organized an event with former NASA astronaut, Dr. Richard Linnehan, at the School of Sciences of the University of Minho on a lecture on Space Odysseys.
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American Diplomat Speaks to School Audiences in Northern Portugal
As part of the Embassy’s continuous efforts to reach out to underserved audiences, especially the youth, American Diplomat Ethan Tidwell traveled to northern Portugal to attend an English language and U.S. culture event at EB 2,3 Bento Carqueja school in the town of Oliveira de Azeméis.
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Ambassador Katz Speaks to University Level Audiences
As part of the Mission’s continuous engagement with Portuguese academic audiences, the Office of Public Affairs programmed Ambassador Katz on December 15 at the University of Minho.
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U.S. Ambassador and Former Portuguese President Debate What is America Today
As proof of excellent relations between the U.S. and Portuguese society, on December 15 Ambassador Katz participated alongside former President Jorge Sampaio in a debate forum that closed the 10-part conference series entitled “What is America Today?”
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Embassy Participates in International Effort to Bring Stranded Turtle Home
Three years after being stranded in the North Sea, rescued in the Netherlands, and rehabilitated in Portugal, an endangered sea turtle is finally back in Florida and will soon be returned to its habitat in the wild.
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Thanksgiving Celebrated by Portuguese Students in Montijo
On November 18, 2011, English Teacher Assistant/Fulbright Scholar , Stephanie Almeida, talked to an audience of children ranging from 13 to 17 years old. This session took place at Escola EB 2,3 Jorge Peixinho in Montijo, located a few kilometers far from Lisbon.
Benjamin Franklin Summer Institutes
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2012 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institutes
Deadline: February 10, 2012
Study in the U.S.
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Competitions for the Fulbright Grants for Portuguese Students are open.
Deadline for applications is March 30, 2011.
