Event: The city of Lisbon will be hosting World Youth Day from August 1 through August 6, 2023, including a visit by Pope Francis. which is expected to attract more than one million people to Lisbon and surrounding areas. Actions to Take: We encourage you to consider the following tips/precautions: Call 112 in an emergency. …
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In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Art in Embassies program, the United States Embassy in Portugal is hosting iconic American contemporary artists for a series of public events in Lisbon centered on the role of the visual arts in furthering diplomacy. The 3-day program will also showcase a traveling exhibition entitled the “Democracy …
Read More» For the downloadable version of the Pocket Guide: click here (PDF 497 KB). Visit the official World Youth Day website here: https://www.lisboa2023.org/en . Frequently Asked Questions Which number should I call in an emergency? Dial 112 for local police, fire, and ambulance services – available 24/7. Where do I go if I need medical assistance? Care will be …
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As reported by Comunidade Cultura e Arte , U.S. Embassy Lisbon hosted a public concert at Teatro da Trindade – one of Lisbon’s most beloved performance venues – aimed to showcase music rooted in the African American experience. Under the concert name “L’USA-Fonia”, recognized Lusophone musicians performed American gospel, jazz, and hip hop hits and brought in an audience …
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In this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we write about the leaders around the globe are working together to counter dangerous messages of Holocaust denial and distortion that have spread in this digital age: Quoting Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, “It’s no accident that people who seek to create instability and undermine democracy often try to …
Read More» YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to the EXCLUSIVE FILM SCREENING of IN SEARCH OF MY SISTER the wrenching documentary chronicling exiled Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas’ campaign to find and free her sister, Gulshan, from jail in China upon her disappearance in 2018. The screening (in English, with Portuguese subtitles) will be followed by live Q&A with the film’s protagonist RUSHAN ABBAS whose …
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Present at the event FLAD Legislators’ Dialogue, Ambassador Randi Charno Levine hailed Fundação Luso-Americana Para o Desenvolvimento (FLAD) for facilitating this important conversation. Through this event, American legislators of Portuguese descent could better understand Portugal’s political, economic, cultural and social landscape and enhance our bilateral ties. We will keep working #SideBySide for mutual prosperity and invite you to read the Ambassador’s …
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Randi Charno Levine arrived in Lisbon last week to serve as Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Portugal. Randi Charno Levine presented credentials to the President of the Republic of Portugal, His Excellency Prof. Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, on April 22nd. An advocate of the arts, leader of cultural diplomacy …
Read More» SUMMARY: On June 16, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration that the Department will soon begin updating and revitalizing the United States’ National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct (NAP RBC) for U.S. businesses operating and investing abroad. This notice provides background and welcomes written comments concerning this …
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On March 4th, the human cord for peace that linked several embassies also reached us. Jeffrey Izzo, Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs, received the representatives of the Association of Ukrainians in Portugal on behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Portugal as a testament to the solidarity of the United States with the Ukrainian people. …
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On the 18th of February, the Faculty of Human Sciences of the Catholic University of Portugal hosted Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Kane for an open class on the subject of International Relations under the theme “Democracy and Trans-Atlantic Relations”, inserted in the cycle “Intersecting Philosophy, Politics and Economics”. Find out more about the event here . We …
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On the 19th of November, live music filled the streets of Lisbon. The U.S. Embassy in Portugal, in partnership with Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, put together a free concert on Rua Augusta inviting everyone to watch the Top Brass Quintet of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band. Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Kane joined the …
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Perseverance and passion were two of the recurrent themes when our chargé d’affaires Kristin M. Kane spoke with the US Rowing team, while they were training in Oeiras for the 2021 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals – an event in which they have already won medals! Here are their testimonies about the sport, teamwork, and …
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On September 20th, Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Kane hosted the #ConnectingConnectors event, organized by the U.S. Embassy in Portugal. In this meeting, we brought together talented Portuguese people from different areas, allowing them to meet and connect with other interesting guests – hence the title “Connecting Connectors” – in a cocktail event. With …
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On September 20th, Chargé d’Affaires Kristin Kane was present at Cinemateca Portuguesa, in Lisbon, to welcome the iconic American director Gus Van Sant to the Queer Lisboa festival. At this event, we were also able to watch his movie “My Own Private Idaho” anticipated by a very interesting and engaging conversation about the director’s career with João …
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It is said that in October, 2001 Lisbon was the first city in the world to erect a monument to honor the victims of the attack on New York City’s Twin Towers of September 11th, 2001. With deep appreciation for the steady support and enduring friendship of the Portuguese people, today Charge d’Affaires Kristin Kane …
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To celebrate International Youth Day in 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Portugal and Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude are partnering in three activities with composer, interpreter, entrepreneur and philanthropist Wordsmith, from Baltimore, who promotes a workshop for lovers of hip-hop on August 10th; a master class on the music industry on August 11; and a live concert on the 12th. …
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45th United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission July 28, 2021, Washington, D.C. 1) The 45th Session of the United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met in-person July 28 in Washington, D.C. Both sides committed to strong Transatlantic ties and shared values which contribute to mutual prosperity and security. The SBC discussion underscored cooperation and …
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Chargé d’Affaires Kristin M. Kane hosted, on July 15th, 2021, the Fulbright Portugal Commission ‘s scholarship award ceremony. The event, conducted by Public Affairs Officer Penny Rechkemmer, also featured messages from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Augusto Santos Silva; the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor; and the Executive Director of the Fulbright …
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This year, for Pride Month, the Embassy of the United States of America in Portugal remained committed to promoting the diversity and equality that it continues to uphold throughout the year. The month began with the hoisting of the Pride flag at the Embassy, an act that was done once more at the end of …
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It was a pleasure to welcome Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, to our Embassy. We followed the rest of his visit with interest. Secretary Mayorkas participated in productive conversations on cybersecurity with partners to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Portugal, as well as with the European Union in the …
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Colquímica Adhesives At the beginning of our trip to the North of Portugal, the first stop was made in Valongo, where we had the opportunity to visit Colquímica Adhesives . We were given the guided tour through this innovative Portuguese company that since 2020 has also had a presence in the USA. As nations unite in the …
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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. In 2021, this occasion was marked with the following events happening globally and in the U.S. Embassy in Portugal: Leaders Summit on Climate President Biden made sure the United States rejoined the Paris Agreement on his first day in …
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Every year, March is designated as Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation, and the month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. The Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women planned and executed a …
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Black History Month is one of the most widely-celebrated of American, federal months. It was originally established in 1926 as Negro History Week by noted African-American author and Harvard University scholar, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson’s hope was that this special observance would remind all Americans of their ethnic roots, and that the commemoration …
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Alumni Engagement Fund Notice of Funding Opportunity The Embassy of the United States in Portugal announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2021). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet …
Read More» In 2020 we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) with the testimonies of the #FacesOfExchange that participated in it. This initiative aims to enhance mutual understanding through communication, interaction, and the exchange of ideals and information at a personal and professional level. Fully funded by the U.S. State Department, the …
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Celebrating 35 years of history for the Luso-American Development Foundation, chargé d’affaires Kristin M. Kane visited the exhibition “Feast. Fury. Femina.” – Works from FLAD’s Collection that marks this anniversary and highlights 228 contemporary works of art from the collection. From FLAD.pt: “The exhibition Feast. Fury. Femina. – Works from FLAD´s Collection marks the Luso-American Development Foundation’s 35th …
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On December 18th, an online seminar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal took place. Its theme was “Digital Services Act and its impact on Europe’s and Portugal economic recovery and digital innovation”. Our Deputy Chief of Mission, Kristin M. Kane, had the opportunity to participate in this discussion and share her opinion on …
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44th UNITED STATES – PORTUGAL STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Washington, D.C., Lisbon, Azores December 17, 2020 JOINT STATEMENT 1) The 44th Session of the Portugal-United States Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met virtually December 17 in Lisbon, the Azores, and Washington, D.C. to discuss cooperation on key bilateral issues and exchange views on matters of mutual concern, …
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To underscore their commitment to working side-by-side with Portuguese partners to solve shared challenges, Ambassador Glass and Mrs. Glass returned to the U.S.-Portugal Friendship Forest in the Pinhal de Leiria in December 2020 to plant the last of 15,742 trees and unveil a dedication stone, commemorating a two-year+ effort to promote closer cooperation on economic …
Read More» Ambassador George E. Glass and his wife Mary Glass compete in the kitchen to find who is the best banana bread baker, for their Thanksgiving meal! This recipe and many others can be found in #OurThanksgivingTable recipe book , made together with the United States Department of Agriculture and Foreign Agricultural Services. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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OEIRAS, PORTUGAL – STRIKFORNATO’s Deputy Commander, Rear Admiral Guy Robinson OBE, and Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Marcus Annibale, welcomed the Honorable Gregory J. Slavonic, the U.S. Under Secretary of the Navy (Acting), to STRIKFORNATO’s headquarters today, 25th of September. The U.S. Under Secretary of the Navy and the STRIKFORNATO command group discussed STRIKFORNATO’s unique …
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On Wednesday, August 26th, Consulate Ponta Delgada donated a walk-thru metal detector to the Public Security Police (PSP) Regional Command of the Azores. Commissioner Tânia António represented Superintendent Luís Ribeiro Viana at the handover ceremony which took place at the U.S. Consulate. U.S. Consul to the Azores Kathryn Hammond said, “As a federal agent and …
Read More» The Sparks Group is Alleged to Have Caused Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses to Film Production Studios Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Peter C. Fitzhugh, Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), and Philip R. Bartlett, Inspector-in-Charge of …
Read More» On Saturday, July 18th, Embassy Lisbon launched a virtual tour of the Casa Carlucci Gardens (located at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence) guided by Ambassador and Mrs. Glass, as part of the city of Lisbon Jardins Abertos (Open Gardens) festival. Jardins Abertos, a collaborative effort with the Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, brings together professionals working in …
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STANDING BILATERAL COMMISSION Washington, D.C., Lisbon, Azores July 15, 2020 JOINT STATEMENT The 43rd Session of the United States-Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) met July 15 in Washington, D.C., Lisbon, and the Azores, both in-person and virtually, to discuss cooperation on key bilateral issues. The United States and Portugal took note of the negative global …
Read More» STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO On behalf of the U.S. government and the American people, I extend my congratulations to the people of Portugal and Portuguese communities everywhere, as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities. Even as this year’s celebrations have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans stand in solidarity with Portugal. …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon shares the anger and grief felt by so many in our nation and in Portugal over the death of Mr. George Floyd. The United States’ justice system is taking action to seek accountability for Mr. Floyd’s tragic death, including through ongoing investigations at the federal and state levels. We condemn …
Read More» 75 years ago, millions of people celebrated the Allied Powers victory in Europe. Today, my Embassy and I recognize and honor the shared sacrifice, enduring commitment, and unflinching bravery of the Allied forces, and the resistance movements, in defeating the Axis powers in Europe. People of many countries made great sacrifices and endured enormous suffering …
Read More» As Portugal moves into the next phase of this crisis, the Portuguese people should take immense pride in how the country has confronted this pandemic. While it is always difficult to be far from home during times like these, my team and I feel immensely fortunate to be facing this crisis side-by-side with our Portuguese …
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Ambassador and Mrs. Glass visited the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) on International Women’s Day and met with APAV leadership, Joao Lazaro and Carmen Rasquete. This year, APAV, a non-profit organization that supports and protects victims of violence by providing free and confidential services, celebrates 30 years of helping survivors.
Read More» Black History Month is one of the most widely-celebrated of American, federal months. It was originally established in 1926 as Negro History Week by noted African-American author and Harvard University scholar, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson’s hope was that this special observance would remind all Americans of their ethnic roots, and that the commemoration …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will be visiting Vienna, Austria; Lisbon, Portugal; and Munich, Germany for a series of events with government officials and stakeholders. First, the Secretary will visit Vienna, Austria to attend the International Atomic Energy Agency’s International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS). On February 10, Secretary Brouillette will deliver the U.S. National Statement …
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH is one of the most widely-celebrated of American, federal months. It was originally established in 1926 as Negro History Week by noted African-American author and Harvard University scholar, Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson’s hope was that this special observance would remind all Americans of their ethnic roots, and that the commemoration …
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Attention All Visa Applicants: Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend …
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During the 42nd meeting of the Standing Bilateral Commission between the US and Portugal, which took place on December 17, U.S. Ambassador Glass and Secretary of State for Development and Cooperation, Teresa Ribeiro, signed an agreement between the US Department of Justice and the Portuguese Ministry of Justice entitled, an “Agreement between the United States …
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo led the first bilateral Secretary of State visit to Portugal since 2008 on December 4-5. His meetings with the Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva, and Defense Minister João Cravinho affirmed our strong alliance and partnership with our NATO co-founder and host of our 65th Air Base Group in the Azores. …
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STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON November 26, 2019 Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Kentucky, the UK, Morocco, and Portugal Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Louisville, Kentucky; London, UK; Rabat, Morocco; and Lisbon, Portugal December 1-6. Secretary Pompeo will travel to Louisville, Kentucky, December 1-2, to deliver remarks at the University of Louisville as …
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Building on the knowledge and contacts developed during the our 22-day Reforestation Nation Earth Day campaign in April 2019, the U.S. Embassy hosted a community event called FestVerde. FestVerde demonstrated the American people’s solidarity with communities in recovery from forest fires, underscored U.S. values of service and volunteerism, and served as a model for community-led, reforestation efforts. …
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FESTVERDE 2019 —- #ReforestationNation Saturday, November 16, 2019 – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pinhal de Leiria Join U.S. Embassy Lisbon in the beautiful, historic Pinhal de Leiria for a GREEN day filled with educational booths and presentations on environmental sustainability, eco-friendly exhibitors, and the planting of thousands of native trees in one of Portugal’s most …
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Chief Technology Officer of the United States Michael Kratsios delivered remarks at Web Summit 2019 urging Europe and our allies to come together with the U.S. to drive global technology leadership and ensure our values underpin the development of emerging technologies. Full remarks below as prepared for delivery: It is such an honor to be …
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In the week leading up to the world’s largest technology and innovation event, Web Summit, Embassy Lisbon organized a three-day, three-city outreach program for visiting former FCC policy advisor Nathan Leamer to engage Portuguese business, government, and academic leaders, as well as the media, about the transformative nature of 5G technologies. In his meetings and …
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On October 25, the United States of America’s North Cascades National Park and Portugal’s Peneda Geres Park signed a Sister Park Arrangement, the first pairing of American and Portuguese National Parks. North Cascades Superintendent Karen-Taylor Goodrich and ICNF President Nuno Banza signed the Sister Park Arrangement in a ceremony held at Casa Carlucci in the …
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will deliver a speech at the 2019 American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee at 11:00 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 11, 2019. You may watch the the speech LIVE on Facebook .
Read More» 41st United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission September 11, 2019, Washington D.C. The United States – Portugal Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) held its 41st session on September 11, 2019, in Washington, D.C., to discuss developments in the bilateral relationship and to explore opportunities to renew and further strengthen the capacity of this longstanding …
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Ambassador George Glass In Jornal de Notícias When I arrived in Portugal two years ago, my first stop was at my new home, the official U.S. Ambassador’s Residence. The house is, of course, beautiful and distinguished. But it is more than that. The Ambassador’s Residence also serves as an important symbol of the strength of …
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In 2015 the Superintendents (Directors) of the U.S. Naval Academy and Escola Naval established a cooperative engagement and investment in the future leaders of our two navies by establishing a semester exchange program. Each fall semester, two students from each naval academy participates in this exchange program. For the U.S. Naval Academy, this also includes …
Read More» The U.S. State Department released the 2019 Fiscal Transparency Report on August 15, 2019. Fiscal transparency informs citizens how government revenues and tax revenues are spent and is a critical element of effective public financial management. Transparency provides citizens a window into government budgets and helps hold governments accountable. It helps build market confidence and sustainability. The Congressionally mandated Fiscal Transparency Report …
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Ambassador and Mrs. Glass hosted the 2019 Fulbright reception at their residence on Wednesday, July 24. Close to one hundred guests, including the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Manuel Heitor, gathered to celebrate the 35 Portuguese grantees preparing to study in the United States. They were selected for the program last year and will …
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On July 18, Carl C. Risch became the first Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs to visit Portugal. During his trip, Assistant Secretary Risch met with officials from Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss bilateral cooperation on Consular issues and to express his appreciation for the strong partnership between our two countries. Assistant …
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The U.S. Embassy invited Dr. Catherine Havasi to Portugal for a series of lectures on “Practical Natural Language Processing.” Dr. Havasi, a technology strategist, AI researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serves as a visiting scientist at the MIT Media Lab. Her work at MIT has spanned the fields of computational creativity, transfer and meta learning, natural …
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In 2019, for the first time as the nation of honor, the United States funded four concerts by top American artists at the Terras Sem Sombra Festival (TSS). TSS celebrates the Alentejo region’s music, heritage, and biodiversity. With the aim of sharing the cultural and environmental legacy of the region, the festival highlights everything from …
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Dr. James B. Garvin, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Scientist, travelled to Portugal to participate in the Global Exploration Summit (GLEX) in Portugal. In addition to his participation in the summit, he also delivered his presentation, entitled “Space: Enabling our Forever Frontier,” to more than 150 secondary school students attending summer schools, as well …
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A sister ship of the Portuguese school ship NRP Sagres, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” arrived in in Praia da Vitória, Terceira island, Azores on July 3 for a three-day visit. The ship was open to public visitation during the first day. On July 4, Eagle was the venue for …
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “We must band together and build momentum to defeat human trafficking. We must hold the perpetrators of this heinous crime accountable. We must achieve justice for survivors as they rebuild their lives. We must reinvigorate our shared commitment to extinguish human trafficking wherever it exists. There is no time to …
Read More» Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State June 10, 2019 On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to the people of Portugal on your national day. Over one million Americans can trace their roots back to Portugal, and our countries share strong and longstanding bonds of friendship and alliance. President Marcelo Rebelo …
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Public Affairs Officer Todd Miyahira was honored to represent the U.S. Embassy in Portugal at the opening of Joan Jonas’ exhibition at Serralves in Porto. “Partnering with Serralves to showcase the brilliant work of American Artist Joan Jonas has been one of the highlights of my work in Portugal. You won’t want to miss a chance …
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The first transatlantic flight, in May 1919, linked the United States of America and the Azores in the annals of history. This weekend we celebrated this historic landmark in both Horta and Ponta Delgada. Deputy Chief of Mission Herro Mustafa participated in the centennial celebration of the first transatlantic flight by Albert Cushing Read. Events …
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The Festival Terras Sem Sombra celebrates the music, heritage, and biodiversity of the Alentejo region. In addition to more than a dozen classical music concerts, the festival includes master classes, thematic conferences, guided tours, and workshops. The festival started in January and ends in July. In its 15th year, the festival selected the United States …
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National Park Service International Affairs Director Stephen Morris visited Portugal’s sole national park, Peneda-Gerês, May 13 to 16 to learn more about Portugal’s protected areas and the pressures they face. The Institute for Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) northern department director Armando Loureiro and operations director Duarte Figueiredo hosted Morris. In addition to his …
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In honor of fallen Department of State and Portuguese security and law enforcement personnel, Regional Security Office Lisbon hosted a Peace Officers Memorial Day gathering on May 15, which featured participation by U.S. Ambassador to Portugal George E. Glass, a friendly ‘Fun Run’ competition, and a cookout. Ambassador Glass kicked off the event by welcoming …
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On May 13 a group of thirty one undergraduate students from University of Colorado, Boulder visited the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. The university chose the city of Lisbon to give students the opportunity to learn more about the different realities of international business, as well as debate the trade dynamics and exchanges between Portugal and …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Commission in Portugal, in partnership with the USA Study Abroad Office, Institute of International Education, and the Gilman Program hosted one of the first Gilman Scholars Regional Career Summits from May 9 to 11 in Lisbon. This three-day summit, funded by a grant from the USA Study Abroad Office, …
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On May 8, 2019 an Embassy Representative visited Escola Secundária Marquês de Pombal, in Lisbon, to engage with students from Escola do Conservatório de Música. The purpose of this visit was to show a film related to music and of interest to a group of 8th and 10th graders. Approximately 60 students and respective teachers …
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[US Ambassadors to Israel, the EU, France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitsm] Enough is enough! Over the past 36 hours Israel has suffered from a barrage of over 600 rockets and mortars fired indiscriminately by terrorists in Gaza. This barrage has come from civilian areas in Gaza and is aimed …
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The U.S. Embassy co-sponsored with the Associação Portuguesa de Professores de Inglês (APPI) the participation of Alyse Schoenfeldt, Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, from Florida Atlantic University, as a keynote speaker and presenter at the 33rd annual conference of the national Association of English Teachers. The conference was a 3-day event held at ISCTE, in Lisbon, and the theme was “Building …
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The United States Consulate in the Azores made a book donation to the Regional Network for School Libraries on April 30, 2019. This donation took place at the Domingos Rebelo High School in Ponta Delgada. Participants included U.S. Consul Jason Chue and Library Coordinator Luzia Meneses Borges. The selection included more than 200 educational books …
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To promote the Mission’s citizen security and environmental cooperation goals, the Embassy launched a 22-day #ReforestationNation campaign leading up to Earth Day on April 22, using social media, cultural events, and educational outreach. The purpose of the campaign was to highlight the importance of reforestation, express sympathy and solidarity with communities still in recovery after …
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Today Ambassador Glass hosted former U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Elizabeth Bagley. In 1997 during Ambassador Bagley’s post to Lisbon, she worked very hard on establishing a daycare at the Embassy, Pipocas. Pipocas has since provided care to over 300 American and Portuguese children.
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The U.S. Embassy sponsored the talented American ensemble Delphi Trio to do a series of concerts in Portugal April 6-10. The Trio had highly successful concerts in Leiria, Viseu, and Vila Real as part of the Embassy’s #ReforestationNation Tour in celebration of Earth Day on April 22. The objective of the tour was to call …
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Paving the Road to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) June 4-5 in The Hague, the Embassy of the United States of America, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the European Young Innovators’ Forum were proud to host the Women Entrepreneurship Roadshow (WER) in Lisbon at Beta-i on Abril 4-5. During the program, …
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On March 1, 2019, HSI Madrid & HSI Houston participated in a special ceremony with the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, Hon. George E. Glass, where members of Portuguese Law Enforcement and Public Prosecutors were recognized at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, on behalf of the HSI Houston Special Agent in Charge and HSI Attaché Madrid, …
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Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 12, 2019 Signing of the U.S.-Portugal Memorandum of Understanding To Establish a 12-Month Pilot Program To Build Intercultural Understanding and Provide Training at Innovative Organizations On February 11, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce and Ambassador Domingos Fezas Vital of the …
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The Spelman College Glee Club performed during the opening concert of the Terras Sem Sombra Festival in the Alentejo Saturday, January 26, at Vila de Frades in Vidigueira. The choir was a huge success, singing to a standing room only audience at the São Cucufate Church. The choir is made up of women undergraduate students, …
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On November 13, over thirty service men and women from the USS Harry S. Truman and USS Forrest Sherman and Embaixatriz Mary Glass participated in volunteer activities throughout Lisbon. During their free time, the sailors emphasized the important values of citizen engagement and service. Service members from the USS Harry S. Truman conducted activities in …
Read More» STATEMENT BY HEATHER NAUERT, SPOKESPERSON November 2, 2018 International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision Biotechnology We welcome the International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision Biotechnology. Precision biotechnology innovations, such as gene editing, will help our farmers and ranchers and others around the world to increase productivity and promote plant and animal health. The …
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At the invitation of the American Embassy in Lisbon, the American band Matuto did a five-city tour of Portugal from October 28 thru November 3, 2018, with concerts in Ponta Delgada, Coimbra, Porto, and Braga to support and strengthen the connections between Portuguese and U.S. creative communities. Matuto’s style of music, which combines Brazilian forró and …
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Today, U.S. Ambassador George Glass held his first meeting with Minister of National Defense João Gomes Cravinho. The Ambassador congratulated the Minister on his new position and pledged to work closely with him to further strengthen our security relationship. The Ambassador welcomed the Portuguese military’s active participation in important NATO, EU, and UN missions around …
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Important Notice for Overseas Voters who cannot access state election websites October 18, 2018 — Alexandria, Va. — The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) has become aware of reports that some overseas voters are unable to access their state’s online voter registration and election systems. This is primarily due to states blocking web traffic from foreign …
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Secretary Pompeo released the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation. Download the report
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In light of the Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Embassy brought to Portugal Dr. David Brumley for a series of lectures on “The Future of Cyber-autonomy.” Dr. David Brumley is a full professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the CEO and co-founder of ForAllSecure, a company creating cybersecurity tools that automatically find and fix software vulnerabilities. An expert …
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On October 1, the American Embassy once supported the “Prémio Traduzir“, an annual event at the Catholic University that aims to recognize the outstanding works of translation by Portuguese high school students throughout the country. The 19th edition of the competition included participation from about 900 students from 90 schools across the country. The Embassy …
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On September 17 and 18, Ambassador George Glass and the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon hosted 15 U.S. Ambassadors and other high-level U.S. government officials at a Western Europe Chiefs of Mission Meeting. The group discussed a range of issues, including strengthening the transatlantic Alliance, countering hybrid threats from Russia, and promoting European energy security. Ambassador …
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Former NASA astronaut Donald A. Thomas was in Portugal on July 27 and 28, 2018, to be the guest speaker at the International Physics Olympiads in Cascais and at a joint event organized by Ciência Viva/ESERO Portugal, the U.S. Embassy and FLAD at the Pavilion of Knowledge – Science Center . Donald Thomas addressed in both programs the topics of science …
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At the invitation of the American Embassy in Lisbon, Thomas Markusic, rocket scientist and CEO of the privately owned aerospace company Firefly Aerospace , which develops vehicles for commercial launches into orbit, was in Portugal from July 13-17. The Embassy took him on a seven-city tour, which included great stops in Porto, Aveiro, Dark Sky Alqueva in …
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To celebrate America’s 242nd birthday, Ambassador George Glass and Ms. Mary Glass hosted a traditional Independence Day reception at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. The U.S. Marine Guards marched their colors, and Portuguese band “Radio One” provided non-stop entertainment. This yea️r’s theme was “Country-Western.” Among the distinguished guests were Portuguese politicians, academics and foreign diplomats. …
Read More» Remarks by President Trump and President Rebelo de Sousa of the Portuguese Republic Before Bilateral Meeting Foreign Policy Issued on: June 27 Oval Office PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. It’s a great honor to have the President — and highly respected, I must say — President of Portugal with us. We have a tremendous …
Read More» Portugal’s National Day On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people of Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal. The United States has always counted Portugal among its closest friends, from the establishment of our diplomatic ties in 1791 to today’s …
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On June 4, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, with support from the Luso-American Development Foundation ( FLAD ), hosted the conference “The United States and Portugal: A Partnership for Prosperity – Energy Security, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Engagement” at the Gulbenkian foundation in Lisbon. The one-day conference was opened with remarks by U.S. Ambassador George Glass, …
Read More» I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of former U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Frank Carlucci today. He was an icon of American foreign policy. He was a patriot, a problem solver, and a visionary. He was remarkable. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this time. He will …
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This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. The following states have elections in the next 90 days: May – Day Notice: May 8: Ohio 12th Congressional District Special Primary; May 8: Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia; May 15: Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania; May …
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American pianist Pauline Yang to played a series of concerts sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Portugal April 25-29. Ms. Yang’s concerts at the Centro Cultural de Cascais, the U.S. Ambassador’s residence, Queluz Palace and as part of the Terras Sem Sombra program in Ferreira do Alentejo. The unexpected venue for the concert in Ferreira do Alentejo, at …
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On April 5, several groups of students participating in the Mentes Empreendedoras Bootcamp — Powered by the US Embassy experienced diversified technological moments! The Technological Mission activities that they were challenged to do were definitely very interesting and fun projects, that all of them accomplished with enthusiasm and a true team spirit. To support the …
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On March 20 and 22, 2018 two groups of 12th grade students from, respectively, Escola Secundária Dr. Joaquim de Carvalho in Figueira da Foz and Escola Secundária da Amadora visited the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon to learn about its role and daily activities. Both groups were welcomed by Assistant Public Affairs Officer Meg Young who …
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On March 21, 2018 the Public Affairs Officer, Todd Miyahira and Fulbright Educational Adviser, Dorian Rosca, spoke to a group of 11th and 12th graders at Padre António Macedo secondary school, in Sines area, about Multiculturalism in the USA and how to study in the U.S. Mr. Miyahira also highlighted that March is Women History Month …
Read More» Between March 14-17, 2018 the Fulbright organized, Education USA booth was, as in previous years, part of the largest educational fair in Portugal, Futurália. The fair reached more than eighty thousand visitors this year. The Embassy, in collaboration with Fulbright Commission and the American Corners Portugal, took this opportunity to promote study in the U.S., …
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On March 8, 2018 a group of 45 high school students and 5 teachers from Agrupamento de Escolas de Carregal do Sal participated in a day full of activities with the NFL players at Cidade do Futebol. These students came from one of the most affected areas by the fires in October of last year, …
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On March 8, in honor of International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, with support from the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), hosted the EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN conference at the Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Portuguesa in Lisbon. Ambassador Glass opened the conference underscoring the U.S., “commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality extends beyond …
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On February 28, 2018 Elizabeth Llovet, a U.S. State Department Gilman Scholar spoke at Escola Secundária da Amadora about the Importance of Learning English Ms. Llovet is an American university student participating in a prestigious State Department funded exchange program and selected Portugal as her destination country. In her talk Ms. Llovet focused on the importance …
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On February 26, 2018 a group of working professionals from the Indiana Agricultural Leadership’s Study Abroad Program visited the Embassy to learn in detail how an American Embassy works and to gain an understanding of the general economic, trade, cultural, political and social environment existing in Portugal and Spain. This group was welcomed by the …
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On February 23, 2018 Political Officer, Roshni Nirody and Fulbright Commission Educational Adviser Dorian Rosca presented at the Escola Secundária de Silves, a public secondary school very close to the Algarve region, in the South of Portugal. More than 200 students ranging from 10th through 12th grades participated in this session, and a few were already …
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On February 22, 2018 a group of 12th graders from the Escola Secundária Dr. António Carvalho de Figueiredo in Loures visited the Embassy to learn more on the US Diversity, namely to know about MLK and the US Civil Rights Movement. Taking the opportunity to celebrate Black History Month, Meg Ryan, the Embassy Assistant Public …
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On February 16, 2018 Public Affairs Officer, Todd Miyahira together with the Educational Adviser, Ricardo Sequeira and American Public Affairs Intern, Russel Choules, spoke at Dr. Ginestal Machado high school to a group of 11th graders, about multiculturalism in the USA and opportunities to study in the U.S. The speakers addressed the value and importance …
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The Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, visited Portugal on February 2, 2018. The General was received by the Portuguese Minister of Defence, Professor Doutor Azeredo Lopes, and the Chief of General Staff of the Portuguese Armed Forces, General Artur Pina Monteiro. Minister Azeredo Lopes, his director of Policy Nuno Pinheiro Torres, …
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On February 2, 2018 the Office of Public Affairs within the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon organized a visit to Escola Secundária de São João da Talha, near Lisbon, to talk about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement to celebrate Black History Month. Assistant PAO, Meg Young spoke to an audience of almost 130 students (10th/11th/12th …
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On January 29, 2018, U.S. Diplomat Roshni Nirody visited the Escola Secundária da Póvoa de Lanhoso and spoke to a group of 11th and 12th graders, about The Importance of Human Rights Nowadays. The students attentively followed her presentation and participated asking very pertinent questions on such a topic demonstrating their strong language ability and …
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On January 29, 2018 Meg Young, Assistant Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy, visited Vergílio Ferreira high school in Lisbon and spoke to a group of approximately 85 11th graders, on the topic of the Civil Rights Movement and US Diversity. English teacher, Rogério Alves, noted how he appreciated having a U.S. diplomat engage …
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On January 12, 2018 a group of 28 university students from the Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) winter program visited U.S. Embassy, Lisbon to learn about what an Embassy does and current priorities for the Mission. These students came from the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design. They were welcomed by …
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On January 19, 2018 Deputy Chief of Mission, Herro Mustafa spoke to a group of 11th and 12th graders at Salesianos do Estoril. Ms. Mustafa was greeted by Prof. Hugo Carvalho, the cordinating teacher, and Prof. Nelson Silva, as a member of the school board and Head Representative of Secondary students as well as two …
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On January 16, 2018 a group of 34 students from Bentley University -MBA Program visited the U.S. Embassy, Lisbon namely to learn about what an Embassy does and current priorities for the Mission. They were welcomed by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Herro Mustafa who explained the overall structure of the Embassy and the Mission’s key priorities. …
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On January 10, 2018 Public Affairs Officer Todd Miyahira visited Escola Secundária da Mealhada to talk about Multiculturalism in the USA. He was accompanied by Dorian Rosca from Fulbright Commission who discussed opportunities to study in the USA. Approximately 120 students participated in this session and offered excellent and engaged questions to both speakers on …
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United States Ambassador to the Republic of Portugal George E. Glass conducted his first official visit to Madeira from January 6-9, 2018. During his stay, Ambassador Glass met with Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira, and José Lino Tranquada Gomes, President of the Regional Legislative Assembly of Madeira. At both meetings, Ambassador Glass discussed …
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On January 8, 2018, POL/ECON Officer, Roshni Nirody welcomed a group of students from Agrupamento de Escolas do Fundão to U.S. Embassy, Lisbon. This group of 14 12th graders came to the Embassy to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Nirody explained her work at the Embassy …
Read More» The Portugal-United States Standing Bilateral Commission (SBC) held its 38th Session on December 14, 2017 in Lisbon to discuss recent developments in bilateral relations and jointly explore opportunities to renew and further strengthen this longstanding Trans-Atlantic relationship. The Commission underlined the strategic nature of the centuries-old alliance between Portugal and the United States and the …
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On December 11th and 12th, 2017 the U.S. Navy Destroyer, USS Ross, hosted U.S. Ambassador George Glass and his wife Mrs. Mary Glass as well as visits from high school and university students, and their teachers. USS Ross is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG 71) from the U.S. Navy and can operate in any …
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On December 6, 2017, POL/ECON Officer, Mark Gul visited Agrupamento de Escolas José Relvas in Alpiarça, a small town in Santarém District approximately one hour from Lisbon, and spoke to a group of eighty students, mostly 11th and 12th graders about Human Rights in Modern Days Diplomacy. Mr. Gul was received by the English teacher, …
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Senior U.S. and Portuguese officials welcomed increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) cooperation between our two countries during bilateral discussions at the World LNG Summit. The Port of Sines received the first U.S. LNG shipment to Europe in 2016 and has continued to be the number one European destination for U.S. LNG. U.S. LNG exports support …
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On November 27, 2017 a group of eight American students who were participating in the Fall program of the Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) visited the Embassy in Lisbon to learn about its role and main initiatives. For the majority of them this was a very unique experience since they had the opportunity to learn …
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On November 15, the University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Letters (FLUL) opened a brand new expanded American Corner space on the ground floor of the library at the University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Letters. The new space was jointly inaugurated by Ambassador George Glass and Dean Farmhouse Alberto, and is located in one of the …
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The U.S. Embassy launched its American Film Showcase programming with a weeklong visit by Producer/Director Alan Poul October 30-November 3, 2017. Mr. Poul gave masterclasses on the trends of the U.S. film and TV industries to more than 800 students and met with a wide range of industry stakeholders across the country. Alan Poul is …
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On October 31, U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, George Glass, was the keynote speaker at a lunch-conference organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal in partnership with the American Club of Lisbon, and the Portugal-United States Friendship Association (AAPEUA). In his speech the Ambassador outlined his priorities, namely: deepening the historic friendship between Portugal …
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On October 23, U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, George Glass, hosted a reception at his residence. The event featured U.S. Fashion Designer Jeff Garner and the presentation of his collection “Atlantico,” which incorporates craft lace embroidery from Madeira. The President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, was also present at the event. This program …
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On October 17, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon welcomed a group of professionals who are living in Lisbon for approximately 5 weeks, and are participating in the Remote Year program. This group of professionals participating on this program are working and living abroad for a year. They have reached out to request a briefing …
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As part of our ongoing collaboration with Nova University’s Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT-Nova), on October 17, Public Affairs Officer Todd Miyahira and Dean Fernando Santana signed two grants to support programs hosted at FCT-Nova . One of the grants will support FCT Challenge 2018 edition. FCT Challenge is a competition for pre-university students fostering …
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General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, visited Portugal on October 3, 2017 to meet with Portuguese military leaders and attend briefings with the staff Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO) in Lisbon. During his trip, he met with the Chief of the Portuguese Navy, Admiral António Manuel Fernandes da Silva …
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Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis met with Portuguese Minister of Defense José Alberto Azeredo Lopes on September 12, 2017, at the Pentagon. Secretary Mattis highlighted Portugal’s value to the United States and NATO as a longstanding, reliable ally. He thanked the minister for continued support in NATO’s security efforts along its southern flank, and discussed …
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva on July 27, 2017, at the Department of State.
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As part of their prize, Dinis Pereira (17), Leandro Macedo (16) and Natacha Macedo (18), winners of Junior Achievement Portugal ’s Company of the Year Challenge, met with Chargé d ‘Affaires Herro Mustafa and Public Affairs Officer Todd Miyahira for lunch at the Embassy. The three second-year students in the Multimedia Professional Course, at the Martins Sarmento Secondary …
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At the invitation of the American Embassy Lisbon, and in partnership with the American Corners Portugal network, former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani was in Portugal from July 6 to 10 for talks and meetings with students and faculty members. The lecture he gave at the American Corners of the universities of Aveiro, FCT-Nova and IST was …
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On June 28, Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa attended the 2017 Estoril Political Forum, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the International Meeting in Political Studies and the 20th anniversary of the Catholic University’s Institute for Political Studies. The Chargé was honored to chair the George Washington Memorial Lunch at the conference, during which she was …
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“It was a simple decision to go public that I am HIV+ since 2006”, according to Speaker Cecil Baldwin, “people need role models. Maybe it was easier for me as an actor with the support of my family, friends and loved ones”. The Embassy brought Cecil to Portugal June 19-22 to raise awareness on HIV …
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As part of our ongoing partnership with Nova University’s Faculty of Science and Technology through the American Corner program, on June 7, the Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa awarded the first prize to the winning team of the 2017 edition of the FCT NOVA Challenge – powered by U.S. Embassy. FCT NOVA Challenge – powered by …
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On June 5, as part of our ongoing partnership with Nova University’s Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT) through the American Corner program, the Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa visited FCT and gave a talk entitled “Pursuing the American Dream”. Ms. Mustafa spoke about her life story beginning as a child refugee from Iraqi-Kurdistan who came …
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On her first official visit to Madeira, Herro Mustafa, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, met with the Portuguese Republic’s representative to Madeira, Irineu Barreto, as well as the Regional Assembly Vice-President Miguel Sousa, and President of the Regional Government Miguel Albuquerque. This first official visit is based on “the interest and respect …
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Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, LTG (ret) Terry Wolff visited Lisbon on May 14-16, 2017, and met with government officials, and delivered remarks at two different events on the Coalition’s efforts to defeat ISIS. At Georgetown Club Portugal’s Annual Meeting on May 15, jointly organized with the U.S. Embassy …
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Brian Cabral, Director of Engineering at Facebook and a specialist in computational photography, computer vision and computer graphics, visited Portugal for a series of presentations at the Embassy’s American Corners. The visit included sessions at Nova University’s Faculty of Science and Technology, Technical Institute and the University of Aveiro . Mr. Cabral discussed his ongoing work on the Facebook Surround …
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Herro Mustafa, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, participated as the keynote speaker on May 4 at a luncheon conference entitled “Transatlantic Relations After President Trump’s First 100 Days” hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal. While speaking to an audience of members of the American Chamber of Commerce, Chargé Mustafa …
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The 31st edition of the APPI annual conference was held at ISCTE-IUL, in Lisbon, between April 28 and 30, 2017. Assistant Public Affairs Officer, Meg Young, at the opening session spoke about the programs and offers the U.S. Embassy and the Department of State provide to teachers and learners of English. In this year’s session the …
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“The election of President Donald Trump falls squarely in line with U.S. politics and culture” according to Portland State University Professor Ethan Johnson, key-note speaker at the 38th Conference of the Portuguese Association for Anglo-American Studies (APEAA), held at the University of Minho in Braga, April 27-29, 2017. Sponsored by the American Embassy Lisbon, Professor …
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“In Portugal the law recognizes full LGBTI workplace rights but people are not coming out”, according to Speaker Selisse Berry, “contrary to the U.S. where people are coming out independent of the law”. The Embassy brought Speaker Berry to Portugal on April 28 to discuss LGBTI social and working rights to help provide a road …
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A group of 37 U.S. Government-sponsored Alumni from 30 different countries around the world who participated in the SUSI Secondary Educators Program at California State University, Chico gathered on the Island of Madeira, April 23-25 for a follow-up workshop. The workshop reinforced skills the Alumni learned during their time studying abroad and application of those …
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NASA scientific coordinator Jared Espley toured Portugal meeting with many enthusiasts and giving presentations entitled “Exploring Jupiter and its moons”. Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. Its beautiful storms and cloud belts are magnificent natural displays of art. But beneath these clouds, we have very little knowledge of how Jupiter works. We …
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Republican Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA) led a bipartisan delegation of nine U.S. members of the House of Representatives on a visit to Portugal on April 10-12. The delegation met with Embassy staff, parliamentary leaders, top government and private sector figures, and NATO personnel to discuss U.S.-Portugal cooperation on mostly energy but also defense and security …
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The Embassy, in partnership with EducationUSA and Fulbright Portugal , hosted a reception on March 31st in honor of seven visiting U.S. universities to highlight their presence and facilitate contact with Portuguese education stakeholders and participation at the U.S. college fairs in Lisbon and Porto. Coordinated by EducationUSA, the universities showcased their academic programs across Portugal beginning …
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On March 28, 2017, Herro Mustafa, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, visited Escola do Bom Sucesso in Alverca following a request by one of the students who had met Ms. Mustafa and been inspired by her story. Ms. Mustafa presented on her experience of being a refugee to the United States …
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Herro Mustafa, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, inaugurated the newly renovated American Corner space at the University of the Azores . This space, at the university’s library, provides new resources to be used by students. This was her third official visit to São Miguel and the second as Chargé. On the occasion Ms. Mustafa noted that the …
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Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa visited the Military Academy in Amadora on 15 March where she was greeted by Major-General João Botelho Vieira Borges, the Commandant of the Academy. The Chargé delivered a speech to an audience of approximately 120 students and staff focusing on immigration, perseverance and leadership. Following the presentation, the cadets and Chargé Mustafa engaged …
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The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa participated in the REAL THAW 17 Open Exercise Day held at Beja Airbase, Portugal on March 14. Chargé Mustafa attended a briefing on the exercise, visited with Portuguese military leadership and U.S. troops, and viewed a demonstration of the simulated exercise. REAL THAW is an annual Portuguese Air …
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In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, the Embassy partnered with the Luso-American Foundation for Development (FLAD) to organize two days of Connect to Success (C2S) workshops for women entrepreneurs and women business owners that focused on developing key business skills. On March 10, the Embassy and FLAD offered a workshop on “How to Pitch to Investors”, …
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From March 4-7, the U.S. Embassy, Office of Public Affairs, partnered with EducationUSA in Portugal, located within the Fulbright Commission in Lisbon, to participate in the fourth edition of the Study Abroad Portugal fair, the largest information fair for Portuguese students wishing to study abroad. The fair offers an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers …
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On March 6, 2017 Assistant PAO, Meg Young visited Escola EB 2,3 Dr. Horácio Bento Gouveia in Funchal, Madeira Island to talk about “Multiculturalism in the USA.” The 9th graders offered excellent and engaged questions and showed a particular interest in the differences among various U.S. States. At the end of the session and with …
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On March 3rd, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, Herro Mustafa, paid a visit to the National Immigrant Support Centre (CNAIM) in Lisbon. Pedro Calado, the High Commissioner for Migration, welcomed the Chargé, political officer Mark Gul, and two members of the Embassy Lisbon Marine Security Guard Detachment. Herro Mustafa, herself a …
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In cooperation with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the U.S. Embassy held a three-day workshop on refugee resettlement and integration in Lisbon on February 21-23, 2017 at the official residence. This was the first of ten workshops to be held in Europe, part of the European Resettlement and Integration Technical Assistance (EURITA) funded by the …
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On February 10, Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa, Agricultural Attaché Rachel Bickford, and Acting Political-Economic Counselor Ben Rockwell spent an “Agricultural Day” visiting and meeting with several agricultural partners, businesses, government representatives and stakeholders. The tour and the resulting meetings allowed Chargé Mustafa and Ms. Bickford to reinforce the already strong U.S.-Portugal bilateral agricultural relations, and …
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On February 15, 2017 the Office of Public Affairs within the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon organized a visit to Agrupamento de Escolas de Carregal do Sal to talk about the U.S. Diversity as well as about Studying Abroad in the United States. This visit was the first time an American Diplomat spoke in this village …
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As part of Black History Month and our overall migrant/refugee outreach, the Embassy brought African-American and African expert Françoise Hamlin to Portugal from February 13-14, to speak on the rethinking the Civil Rights Movement. In particular, the importance of history; how the mass movement for civil rights is defined in the U.S. and how the …
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On February 14, 2017, American Embassy Assistant Public Affairs Officer, Meg Young, visited Escola Secundária da Mealhada to talk about U.S. Diversity. She was accompanied by Dorian Rosca from Fulbright Commission who was also invited to explain to this group of students about the possibility of continuing their studies in the USA. The 100 11th grade students …
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Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa visited the Naval Academy in Alfeite on February 8, met with the Rear Admiral António Manuel Henriques Gomes, the Superintendent of the Academy, and spoke to an audience of approximately 100 attendees on leadership. Following the presentation, the cadets and Ms. Mustafa engaged in question and answers on leadership and current U.S. policies and presented …
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The exhibition by U.S. artist Sherry Wiggins, “Reencontrado-a / Meeting Her Again”, opened on January 28 in a ceremony held at the Palace/Museum dos Marqueses de Praia e Monforte, in Estremoz. The event began with music by a young saxophone player, Marina Pereira, from the University of Évora. The Museum Director, Hugo Guerreiro, congratulated Ms. …
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From January 19 to 27, the Embassy team joined FLAD in attending a series of final student presentations to women entrepreneurs by groups of student consultants from the five Universities participating in the Connect to Success (C2S) MBA/Masters Consulting Program, including Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics , Nova School of Business and Economics , Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra, Porto Business School and the Faculty of …
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U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman bid an official farewell to Portugal on January 13 in a lunch-conference organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal, the Portugal-United States Friendship Association, and the American Club. The theme of the conference was “Confidence Restored – A Bright Future for Portugal and the U.S.-Portugal Relationship.” This …
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U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert A. Sherman visited the Portuguese submarine NRP (Navio da República Portuguesa) Arpão on January 11, 2017 in one of his final official engagements with the Portuguese military. The Ambassador’s video with the Portuguese Fuzileiros went viral after the Portuguese won the Euro Cup in 2016, but this visit with the …
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U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman traveled north to Porto and Vale de Cambra on January 8-9 on his last official trip to the north of Portugal. During the visit to Porto, the Ambassador visited the University of Porto Rectory, the Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto, the Serralves Museum , met with mayors of several northern …
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On December 12 and 13, the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Herro Mustafa traveled to the North of Portugal for a series of engagements. As part of the program, the DCM gave a talk at the secondary school of Povoa de Lanhoso for 11th graders on “The Refugees in the current multicultural world”. Ms. Mustafa …
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On December 7, the University of Lisbon’s School for Higher Social and Political Studies (ISCSP) hosted the conference “Portugal and the United States: Partners in a Changing World”, an event sponsored by the Office of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa which included the U.S. Embassy and the Luso-American Foundation, FLAD , as partners. The opening session speakers were President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman and Professor Alice Trindade from …
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As part of the overall youth and entrepreneurship outreach, the Embassy sponsored Junior Achievement’s Leaders For A Day initiative. On November 22nd, 26 youths shadowed business leaders, including U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman, benefiting from the experience of their working day. At the end of the day, students and leaders exchanged their experiences on career and …
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The U.S. Embassy Lisbon organized its second speed networking event for USG exchange program Alumni in Portugal along with various local business leaders on November 16, 2016. The event took place during Global Entrepreneurship Week. This speed networking event was focused on connecting and networking among alumni and business leaders whose main focus is entrepreneurship, …
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As part of our overall elections outreach, the Embassy brought Nicholas Kralev to Portugal from November 2-10, to speak on the impact of the American elections, both presidential and congressional, on U.S. foreign policy. “Nobody really knows, not even Trump himself, knows what will happen”, according to American foreign policy expert, Nicholas Kralev. Adding that, “life is …
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Ambassador Sherman hosted a reception at his residence on Thursday November 3, in honor of the launch of the National Geographic series MARS. The reception was co-hosted by Vera Pinto Pereira, Senior Vice-President of Fox Networks Group Iberia. Emmet Fletcher from the European Space Agency presented on the work of ESA. MARS is a six-part TV event which premiered on …
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On October 28, Nova University’s Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT-Nova) inaugurated the “FCT Fab Lab – Powered by U.S. Embassy” as an expansion of the American Corners program at FCT-NOVA. The Fab Lab concept was developed at MIT through a course named “How to do (almost) anything,” and Labs consist of a set of digital fabrication tools for rapid …
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From October 21 – 23, the U.S. Embassy, Office of Public Affairs, partnered with EducationUSA in Portugal, located within the Fulbright Commission in Lisbon, to participate in the third edition of the Study Abroad Portugal fair, the largest information fair for Portuguese students wishing to study abroad. It offered an opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to …
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The shortlist of startups who participated in the Startup Challenge consisted of startups competing for prizes which will give the winner the best conditions to be successful in the U.S., including the opportunity to showcase their solutions at the Microsoft booth at the Web Summit , one year membership at a Boston accelerator, flights to Boston, and legal assistance …
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On October 14, the Connect to Success team traveled to Porto and Coimbra to announce the women owned businesses selected to work with teams of student consultants in the MBA/Masters Consulting Program. In Porto, an orientation was held at UPTEC for students from the Porto Business School (PBS) and the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto (FEP) for the women owned businesses with which they had …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) promoted a series of “Connect to Success” workshops for women entrepreneurs, between October 7 and 10, in the Azores. Connect to Success founded by the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with FLAD, aims to support women-owned businesses and promote gender equality in the corporate world. The program already has close to …
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Dan Costa, editor in chief of PCMag.com and Senior Vice President of Content for Ziff-Davis, participated in a series of talks on new journalism, big data, and smart homes. Mr. Costa believes that the information circulating on social networks and via a person’s digital “finger print” creates various ethical, informational and privacy issues. Mr. Costa discussed …
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Kim Sawyer, the wife of Ambassador Robert Sherman, was invited to be one of the four panelists on “Women in Entrepreneurship and Engineering” at the Frontiers Initiative before an audience of 40 people. The Frontiers Initiative is a “space” created at the Nova University Faculty of Science and Technology library that includes a panel discussion three to four times a year, and …
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The U.S. presidential elections will be decided by the swing state according to U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman. On October 3rd Ambassador Sherman spoke to 450 students from the Carlucci American International School of Lisbon , St. Julian’s , St. Dominic’s and Oeiras International School at the CAISL auditorium. He explained that the presidential candidate that obtains at least 270 electoral votes will become the next president of the …
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Stanton Chase Portugal organized on September 28 its seventh HR Lunch under the theme “Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership.” Kim Sawyer, entrepreneur and wife of the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, delivered the keynote address at the Inspiring Women conference. During this event, there were also debates on new trends in gender management and women’s presence in leading positions in companies. …
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Ambassador Sherman and his wife Ms. Kim Sawyer hosted a black tie dinner and a silent auction at their residence to promote the support to the victims of domestic violence. Embaixatriz Kim Sawyer stated that since she arrived in Portugal she has been focused on empowerment of women at different levels. She noted that domestic …
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Ambassador Sherman participated in the opening panel that inaugurated the “Secure Logistics through Cyber” conference held in Lisbon September 19-21. With cyber experts from 11 countries, both in government and academic circles, the US European Command (EUCOM)-funded conference focused on cyberspace perspectives relating to global supply chain protection, international considerations and current unity of effort …
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On September 16 Ambassador Robert Sherman officially opened the 3rd edition of “This is America” and announced the launch of the U.S. Embassy- Microsoft Startup Challenge ( http://www.buyusa.gov/portugal/ ). “This is America” was organized by the American Chamber of Commerce and designed to showcase American culture and businesses. The event took place at the Parque das …
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On September 16, Ambassador Robert Sherman paid an official visit to Vila Pouca de Aguiar, which is known as the nation’s granite capital. The Mayor of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, Alberto Machado, wanted to acknowledge the Ambassador’s support of Portugal’s national soccer team during the Euro 2016 games and presented him with a granite table …
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The American Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, was invited to be a guest speaker at the opening night of the Lisbon Queer Film Festival which featured the world-premier of the play Orlando, by André Murraças which honored the victims of the June 12, 2016 massacre in Florida. The Ambassador addressed an audience of over 850 people, …
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During his visit to Bragança, the U.S. Ambassador explained that he would like to encourage foreign companies, especially U.S. businesses, to invest in the region. In his opinion, there are excellent investment opportunities, especially for those who seek a place that is environmentally-friendly and offers sustainable opportunities. Ambassador Sherman noted, “It seems to me that …
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After the wild fires that struck Portugal this summer, the United States is providing some disaster relief assistance to those affected by the fires. Through the U.S. Office of Disaster Assistance, the Embassy donated $50,000 to support the work of various NGOs including Caritas which is using the funds to provide feed for farmers who …
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Admiral Michelle Howard, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander of the Allied Joint Force Command in Naples, Italy, visited Lisbon on July 19, and met with U.S. and Portuguese leaders, received briefings on the current state of military affairs in Portugal, and also participated in the NATO Maritime Expeditionary Operations Conference in Oeiras. …
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During a brief overnight stopover in Lisbon on July 15-16, en route to a three-country official visit in Africa, Dr. Jill Biden visited historic sites of the city. She was greeted by Ambassador Robert Sherman and met members of the U.S. Embassy team. Upon her departure, Dr. Biden said: “It was a pleasure to stop …
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Accompanied by the Defense Air Attaché Col. Glenn LeMasters and Political Officer Mark Gul of U.S. Embassy Lisbon, Ambassador Sherman made a visit to the Beja Air Base where he was received by Col. José Gaspar, the Commander of Air Base 11. The Ambassador and accompanying staff were briefed about the air base mission and …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman spoke at the “Science and Technology for the Atlantic” conference on July 4 in Lisbon where he discussed how scientific diplomacy is the way to create a better world. According to the Ambassador, “the world’s challenges can only be solved by science,” involving multiple partners, including governments, industries and …
Read More» In celebration of Independence Day, the American Ambassador to Portugal and Mrs. Kim Sawyer held a garden party reception in the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. A diverse crowd of Portuguese from the local political, business, cultural and academic community, as well as international guests, accepted the invitation to come and celebrate the …
Read More» The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque EAGLE visited Funchal for four day, arriving on June 23, 11 years after its first visit to the island. The EAGLE, “America’s Tall Ship,” was built in 1936 and their stop in Madeira was part of the celebration of the ship’s maiden voyage. The EAGLE was open to public …
Read More» The U.S. Marines of the SPMAGTF-CR-AF (Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Africa) participated in the ORION 2016 exercise between June 17 and July 2 that included a 35-man contingent and focused on crisis response and non-combatant evacuation. This is the first time U.S. forces have been able to participate in …
Read More» On June 14, the U.S. Embassy raised the LGBTI Pride flag to mark the anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in all U.S. states, and at the same time honor the victims of the Orlando shooting. In his remarks, Public Affairs Officer Mark Pannell, mentioned that “the LGBTI people face discrimination, violence and even …
Read More» Good governance practices in law firms was one of the topics debated during the ninth Meeting of Portuguese Law Firms. The meeting, organized by the Portuguese Association of Law Firms (ASAP) and held on June 8 at Centro Cultural de Belém, in Lisbon, covered measures such as the creation of conditions to avoid conflicts of …
Read More» On June 6, Ambassador Sherman participated in the award ceremony of the first edition of the “FCT-NOVA Challenge” on the campus of FCT-Nova University. The Embassy was a sponsor for this national competition which sought to increase secondary school students’ interest science and engineering. The competition also promoted engagement between students, teachers and researchers. A …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman participated in the Sintra Strategic Entrepreneurial Council meeting. In his remarks on “Bilateral Commercial Ties in the 21st Century” he spoke of one of his main priorities since arriving in Portugal: the relevance of economic diplomacy on entrepreneurship given the current economic situation. He highlighted some of the measures …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, was one of the featured speakers at the Texas-EU Business Summit held May 10 in Austin, Texas, the topic this year was “Access to Trade, Investment and Innovation.” It was the 5th edition of an event designed for Texas businesses, entrepreneurs and economic development professionals. Texas is the largest …
Read More» Kerry Kennedy, writer, human rights activist, and President of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights center, was in Lisbon to promote the ‘Speak Truth To Power initiative,’ that uses experiences of people from around the world to educate students and others about human rights, and urge them to take action. The ‘Speak Truth To Power:Voices From Beyond the Dark’ play …
Read More» The Embassy sponsored the innovative week long program “Beyond Creative” organized by the American Corner at the University of Lisbon’s School of Arts and Humanities. This program sought to bridge the gap between the training and experience of humanities and arts students and the business world with sessions focused on “Markets – global vs. local”, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon supported the visit of Prof. David G. Drubin, Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California at Berkeley, to participate in the “1st Small Meeting on Endocytic Trafficking and Signaling – SMETS1”, jointly hosted by the University of Minho and the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. As part of his …
Read More» The Embassy supported the participation of Lottie Baker, Visiting Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Pedagogy Graduate School of Education & Human Development, The George Washington University, as a keynote speaker and presenter at the 30th annual conference of the national Association of English Teachers (APPI). The conference was held in Aveiro, April 22-24, and the theme …
Read More» U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit ( 26th MEU ) and Portuguese Fuzileiros jointly conducted a bilateral training exercise this week near Lisbon, Portugal. The Marines are embarked on the USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) in Lisbon conducting a port visit from 16-20 April. On April 18, U.S. Marines attended a ceremony commemorating the Portuguese Fuzileiros …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman and his wife Kim Sawyer decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary in the Azores. While on Terceira they met with the Mayors of Praia and Angra do Heroísmo, Roberto Monteiro e José Álamo de Meneses respectively, where they discussed the business incubators in both cities. While in Terceira, they visited the Angra do …
Read More» In association with the American Corner network and other partners, the American Embassy Lisbon organized the visit to Portugal of Aric Rindfleisch, executive director of the Illinois MakerLab, the world’s first maker lab located in a business school. Prof. Rindfleisch spoke at a series of engagements related to 3D printing discussing the origins of this …
Read More» The JA Creative & Innovation Challenge, powered by U.S. Embassy in partnership with Casa do Aziete and AICEP was held at Universidade de Lisboa on April 4. U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman was part of the jury to select the winners and was impressed by all of the innovative solutions the teams came up …
Read More» Ambassador Robert Sherman visited on March 30 Moldiject’s facilities and factory. Moldiject and its owner Salomé Trigo are members of the Embassy’s Connect to Success program and are currently participating in the Corporate Mentoring Program, being mentored by Siemens Ambassador Sherman visited as part of a trip to Marinha Grande to highlighted how TTIP will …
Read More» EducationUSA in Portugal, located within the Fulbright Commission in Lisbon, and the U.S. Embassy, partnered with American Corners from the universities of FCT-Nova, IST and FLUL, to participate in Futurália , the largest educational and job fair in the country that annually attracts up to 50,000 students, parents and teachers. Representatives from ten U.S. colleges and universities …
Read More» Two cadets from the United States Military Academy (USMA) arrived in Lisbon during March spring break for the Foreign Academy Exchange Program (FAEP), in the first exchange program between the United States Military Academy (West Point) and Portugal’s Army Military Academy (Academia Militar). Later this spring, two Portuguese Military Academy cadets will be hosted at …
Read More» Para celebrar o Dia Internacional da Mulher, a Embaixada Americana em Lisboa convidou Virginia Eskin para dar um recital de piano na residência oficial do Embaixador. Virginia Eskin é uma pianista com uma longa associação à música clássica e uma grande defensora da música executada por mulheres, o repertório americano de 1900, compositores do Holocausto. …
Read More» To celebrate International Women´s Day, the U.S. Embassy invited Virginia Eskin to play a piano recital at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence. Ms. Eskin is a pianist who has a long association with classical music, and has championed music by women, l900 American repertoire, Holocaust composers, and created the Ragtime Project on the KOCH label – …
Read More» To mark International Women’s Day, Mercer hosted at the Electricity Museum in Lisbon a presentation and discussion on gender equality, during which it was also addressed the results of Mercer’s “When Women Thrive” study on women in the workplace. There were two discussion panels on “The role of women in the XXI century” and “Diversity …
Read More» To celebrate the role and impact of Women in Business and Leadership, Ambassador Robert Sherman and Embaixatriz Kim Sawyer attended a gala dinner organized by The Women Of Wisdom (WOW) Conference. The dinner was preceded by a fashion show of Portuguese designers and culminated in recognition awards by two different organizations. Embaixatriz Kim Sawyer presented …
Read More» Ambassador Robert A. Sherman spoke on March 2 at IBM’s annual/kick off meeting entitled “Innovation Ecosystem” that included approximately 100 of IBM Portugal’s top business partners, an audience composed of CEOs and other board members of IBM’s top business partners. Members of IBM’s board of directors, António Raposo de Lima, President, António Cerejeira, HR, Lara …
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U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman hosted at his residence in Lisbon the presentation of TAP’s two new routes to New York at JFK International Airport, starting July 1, and Boston airport, starting June 1. Ambassador Sherman highlighted the “tremendous potential” of the new routes and said they can bring more tourists, investors and American …
Read More» U.S. government representatives were in Porto on the 24th and 25th of February, and visited ANIVEC, the National Association of Clothing Manufacturers, to discuss the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Caroyl Miller, Deputy Textile Negotiator U.S. Trade Representative, William D. Jackson, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and Benjamin A. Rockwell, Economic Unit Chief at …
Read More» On February 23-25, several secondary school students in Madeira had the opportunity to discover what it is like to be an international exchange student through Mara Sousa, who gave the talk “How to Get Lost in the World: A Step-by-Step Approach.” In addition to sharing to the students her U.S. exchange experience and the benefits …
Read More» On February 16, the Superintendent of the Portuguese Naval Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Portuguese Naval School (Escola Naval) and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), which covers the exchange of Escola Naval cadets and USNA midshipmen, as well as instructors and curriculum. The USNA Superintendent will sign the MOU when the …
Read More» U.S. Marines from the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) unit located in Moron, Spain, as well as training representatives from the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service participated with the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon in a three-day crisis response exercise, February 8-10, 2016. This was an opportunity for a small contingent of the …
Read More» The 34th session of the Portugal-U.S. Standing Bilateral Commission was held in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Island, Azores and brought a delegation of U.S. government officials from Washington, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, and elsewhere, as well as the Portuguese delegation, to address a range of political, economic, military and strategic issues. The Commission reviewed …
Read More» Embassy Lisbon commemorated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day with an event promoted through Connect to Success, the program launched by the U.S. Embassy in 2014 to strengthen women-owned businesses and promote gender equality in the corporate world. The event was co-hosted by the Luso-American Foundation and Doubletree by Hilton. Cristina Ferreira was the special guest at this …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman participated in the “Economic Development and Energy Security: strategic challenges” conference organized by the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), during which he noted that Europe’s dependence on natural gas from Russia is a threat to the European Union’s energy security: “As we know, Russia used the supply of oil and natural gas …
Read More» On November 18, U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman participated in a seminar organized by the Portuguese Institute of International Relations at Universidade Nova de Lisboa (IPRI-NOVA) and the Luso-American Foundation for Development (FLAD), entitled “Portugal, NATO and the New Arc of Crises.” The seminar analyzed the evolution of the strategic environment faced by the Alliance, challenges …
Read More» Barcelos’ city council and Portuguese company Gestão, Tecnologia e Inovação S. A. (GTI) organized a seminar called “The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership – Impact on the textile, clothing and shoe sectors.” U. S. Ambassador Robert Sherman and Francisca Lucena e Vale from the Foreign Trade and Investment Agency (AICEP) were also present at this …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman was in Coimbra for the first time to visit Mayor Manuel Machado. At the meeting, the Ambassador said the technology produced in Coimbra is among the best in the world and highlighted that he would like to bring investors to the city and help boost jobs and revenue. Sherman …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, visited the Faculty of Letters at the University of Porto (FLUP) for a conference on “The Importance and Power of Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Spirit.” This conference was part of the American Corner, a partnership established between the U.S. Embassy and FLUP that provides free access to an extensive …
Read More» The XXI Iberian Model United Nations (IMUN) at CCB was honored with the presence of U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman as keynote speaker. Ambassador Sherman took this opportunity to underline the importance of the UN. “What the UN has done – and continues to do – is critical. Not only has the UN intervened to keep …
Read More» Trident Juncture 2015, NATO’s largest exercise in over a decade, which took place in Spain, Italy and Portugal, comes to an end today. The exercise demonstrated NATO’s interoperability, transparency, strength and capacity to bring together many Allied and partner nations and organizations to respond to a wide range of security challenges. While on board the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy Lisbon organized a speed networking event for the first time for USG exchange program alumni in Portugal on November 6. Based on the format of speed dating, speed networking is specifically designed to allow participants to exchange information face-to-face and build contacts in a short amount of time. Alumni not only walked …
Read More» On October 30-31, the Office of Public Affairs partnered with FCS and EducationUSA to mark its presence in the brand new and exclusive Study Abroad Portugal education fair in Lisbon. The Embassy’s booth was visited by around 300 students and parents who sought information on how and where to study in the United States. EducationUSA, …
Read More» On October 19 and 20, as part of the TRIDENT JUNCTURE 15 exercise, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), Portuguese Marines (“Fuzileiros”), and the United States Marines Corps demonstrated cooperation and interoperability as they conducted a Combined Amphibious Assault simulation exercise at the Pinheiro da Cruz training range in Portugal. On October 19, the …
Read More» The American Embassy in Lisbon hosted Alice Bowman, NASA Mission Operations Manager (MOM) for the NASA’s New Horizon’s mission to Pluto. Ms. Bowman visited Porto, Braga, Aveiro, Lisbon, Reguengos de Monsaraz, and Ponta Delgada sharing her experience as the leader of this incredible mission to reach new horizons. As Ambassador Sherman said when he introduced …
Read More» This week an education mission organized by the Commercial Section of the Embassy in close cooperation with the Fulbright Commission in Portugal and Education USA , visited Portugal, allowing those who are interested in pursuing an education in the U.S. to talk directly with representatives from various American universities. On Monday, the universities who are …
Read More» Admiral Mark Ferguson, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Commander of the Allied Joint Force Command in Naples, Italy, visited Lisbon on September 22-23, and met with U.S. and Portuguese leaders, toured local military installations and facilities, and received briefings on the current state of military affairs in Portugal, as well as on preparations …
Read More» Ambassador Robert Sherman and Defense Attaché Colonel Glenn B. LeMasters hosted a reception in Monsanto on September 21 to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. General José Antonio Magalhães Araújo Pinheiro, Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff, was among several VIPs who attended the reception. We were also honored to have the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon brought internationally renowned artist, Mia Pearlman to Portugal for the past 12 days to participate in the Lumina Light Festival in Cascais and to address local audiences. While here Ms. Pearlman spoke about her work and the idea that success is a product of pursuing a dream even in the …
Read More» On the occasion of the first anniversary of Connect to Success, Embassy Lisbon launched the next edition of Connect to Success, a program which aims to strengthen Women Owned Businesses (WOBs), and promote gender equality in the corporate world. This was the second edition of the MBA/Masters Consulting program. This program is a dynamic way …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman’s two-day visit to the winery regions in the north of Portugal, which included Peso da Régua, Viana do Castelo and Arcos de Valdevez came to an end today. At Peso da Régua, Ambassador Sherman visited Quinta do Vallado, one of the oldest and most well-known farms in the Douro …
Read More» Today, August 6th, in Lisbon, the United States of America and the Portuguese Republic signed the Agreement to reinforce tax compliance and implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The Agreement was signed by U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Robert Sherman and Portuguese State Secretary for Fiscal Affairs Paulo Núncio. The signing of the Agreement …
Read More» The Public Affairs Officer of the American Embassy Lisbon, Mark Pannell, gave a keynote speech to open the closing session of the 6th edition of BGI – Building Global Innovators, an integral part of the MIT Portugal program. The event took place on July 31, at ISCTE’s Grand Auditorium, focusing on the important role that the …
Read More» In November 2014 the U.S. Embassy in Portugal accepted a donation of more than 6,000 used books. The Embassy worked with the American Embassy in Mozambique to distribute most of the books to Maputo public schools. Still, there were many books that were either in poor condition or were out of date and not wanted …
Read More» On July 16, 2015, four entrepreneurs met with Public Affairs Officer Mark Pannell and Foreign Service Officer Caron De Mars for an orientation session about the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Kenya July 25 and 26. Vera Colaço and Ana Salcedo Guimarães of Manifesto Moda; Cristina Martinho of Acquawise Consulting; and Emília Simões of Last2Ticket …
Read More» On July 15, the American Embassy in Lisbon held a reception in honor of new Fulbright scholarship grantees traveling in 2015. Ambassador Sherman congratulated the scholars and delivered a certificate to each one. The Fulbright Commission Board members and staff as well as next year’s awardees attended the event, among others. This served as an …
Read More» On his first official visit to Portugal, the United States Secretary of Energy, Ernest Moniz, was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator by President Cavaco Silva, and met with Prime Minister Passos Coelho. Secretary Moniz was a keynote speaker at a conference focusing on “The New Energy Challenges” which …
Read More» In partnership with the American Corners Portugal network, the American Embassy Lisbon promoted the visit to Portugal of microbiologist Tyler DeWitt for a series of talks at Porto, Aveiro, FCT-Nova and IST universities as well as at ExpoLab, in the Azores. DeWitt’s presentation was entitled “Psst: Hey, you want some of this DNA?” A PhD …
Read More» On July 3, U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, and his wife Kim Sawyer held a ceremony at Embassy Lisbon to celebrate the 239th anniversary of the Independence of the United States. At the end of his speech, Ambassador Sherman made a toast with Madeira wine and highlighted the strong historical and cultural links between …
Read More» The Embassy held a ceremony today to commemorate Gay Pride Month that was attended by politicians, diplomatic community, members of civil society, academia and the press. The ceremony included a raising of the Rainbow Flag jointly with the U.S. “stars and stripes” flag up the Embassy’s iconic flag pole. After the ceremony, attendees were invited …
Read More» Embassy Lisbon, in partnership with American Corner@FCT-NOVA, served as an anchor post for a live worldwide web chat on the theme, “Raising Capital: Trends and Innovations” hosted by ECA Alumni Division. The program, part of the “Entrepreneur Exchange” series, featured a Portuguese and an American expert. The Portuguese participant, Sandra Correia, an IVLP alum and …
Read More» The Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon organized a Life Sciences Trade Mission to Portugal on June 1-3, 2015 that included stops in Lisbon, Coimbra, Braga and Porto. The American delegation was led by Nobel Laureate, Dr. Craig Mello. The mission focused on increasing cooperation and creating synergies between U.S. and Portuguese …
Read More» On May 15, a group of students from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth visited the American Embassy Lisbon for a briefing on how an embassy works. These students are currently studying in Portugal under the API UMass in Lisbon program at ISCTE. Ambassador Sherman welcomed the guests. After hearing about how a mission is led and managed, including …
Read More» On May 11, 2015 the Embassy hosted a group of students from Babson College, Massachusetts, who are currently taking the course “Spain/Portugal Start-up Strategy” about the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the two Iberian countries. This visit allowed the students to know a little more about the Embassy as a whole and, in particular, the different section …
Read More» Embassy Lisbon once again supported Catholic University’s annual Prémio Traduzir, an event that recognizes outstanding works of translation by Portuguese high school students throughout the country. This was the 16th edition of the competition and had around 1,000 participants. The American Embassy supported the initiative with gifts of an I-Pod Shuffle and books to the …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the Association of Portuguese English Teachers (APPI) and the Fulbright Commission in Portugal, hosted English Spelling Bee competitions for teams of 9th and 10th graders from public schools around the country. Regional Spelling Bees were held in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Porto, Braga, Aveiro, Setúbal, Lisboa, Madeira, Faro, …
Read More» In coordination with the U.S. Navy and representatives of the USS Anzio, the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy organized a guided tour of the navy cruiser for students and users of the American Corner at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) on May 9. The USS Anzio anchored off the coast of Lisbon for a …
Read More» In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, and following a request from Amadora High School, the Office of Public Affairs organized a combined event at the school’s Open Day, on April 29. The event took place in the school’s main atrium before over 180 students, and began with a presentation on Multiculturalism and Music, presented by …
Read More» The Office of Public Affairs in Lisbon supported the visit to Portugal of Prof. Kathleen Graves, Associate Professor of Education Practice at the University of Michigan, during the period of April 28 – May 2, 2015. On April 28 and 29, Kathleen Graves made a well-attended presentation, respectively, at the University of Aveiro and Faculty …
Read More» The Embassy proceeded its outreach program to secondary schools this academic year by hosting 40 students from the Castro Verde Secondary School on April 28, 2015. At the school’s request, the PAO spoke about the role of the Public Affairs Office as part of the main topic: The Role of an Embassy. After his participation, …
Read More» On April 21, 2015, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Container Security Initiative (CSI), the Portuguese Tributary and Customs Authority, and U.S. Embassy Lisbon celebrated 10 years of collaborative efforts in a reception at the Ambassador’s residence. CBP, the Portuguese Customs and U.S. Embassy worked together to implement CSI, which became operational in the …
Read More» On April 21, 2015 a group of 10-12th grade students of Avelar Brotero Secondary School, in Coimbra, visited the Embassy for a briefing on The Role of an Embassy to learn how a diplomatic mission functions. Public Affairs Officer Mark Pannell greeted them and briefly explained the role of the Office of Public Affairs while …
Read More» Economic Officer Charles Park spoke to 180 eleventh and twelfth graders at the Palmela Secondary School on April 20, 2015 about Climate Change. The topics of environment and climate change often are very popular with audiences and provide a venue for an active exchange. This event was no exception with students asking questions and others …
Read More» Cultural Entrepreneurship expert Alice Loy, Head of the Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship, visited Portugal from April 13 through April 20 for a series of lectures on several Portuguese universities, as well as multiple visits to start-up incubators and entrepreneurial centers in São João da Madeira, Aveiro, Porto, Lisbon and Azores. Open to the public …
Read More» U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa (SPMAGTF-CR-AF) conducted a bilateral training exercise with Portuguese Fuzileiros near Lisbon, Portugal during the week of April 6. The goal of this training was to strengthen U.S. military relations with our Portuguese partners, while enhancing U.S. capabilities. This is the second of such training and …
Read More» Ambassador Robert Sherman participated in the opening session of the ‘4th Franklin D. Roosevelt Azorean Forum’ which took place in the Azores on April 9-10, at the Lajes do Pico Whaling Museum, Pico island. Co-sponsored by the Government of the Azores and the Luso-American Development Foundation ( FLAD ), this year’s edition of the Forum was …
Read More» On April 9, a group of 23 senior students from Senior University Rainha D. Leonor in Caldas da Rainha, visited the Embassy and participated in a talk on the Role of an Embassy. The students, all above 50 years old, greatly appreciated the opportunity to learn about the Embassy daily activities, speaker programs namely regarding …
Read More» The Office of Public Affairs in Lisbon supported the participation of Richard Zimler at the annual Association of Anglo-American Studies (APEAA) meeting which took place at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), in Vila Real, between 26-28 March. This year’s event focused on “(Re)Shaping the Humanities: New Forms of Representation, New Ways of …
Read More» At the request of Salesianos do Estoril’s History teachers, U.S. Embassy RSO Nick Fanelli, accompanied by an RSO intern and OPA intern, gave a talk on International Security and Terrorism topics to 150 10th-12th grade students. Students demonstrated a remarkable interest in these subjects and engaged thoroughly in Q&A.
Read More» In partnership with Fulbright, EducationUSA, American Corners, and nine U.S. colleges and universities, the Embassy organized the pavilion “Destination USA” at Futurália 2015 between March 11-14 to promote studying in the USA to prospective Portuguese students. Futuralia is the largest education and employment fair for young people in Portugal, each year attracting nearly 50,000 Portuguese …
Read More» On March 7, the first edition of Connect to Success Workshops for Women Entrepreneurs was held to highlight International Woman’s Day (Sunday March 8). The Embassy’s Office of Public Affairs partnered with Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics to organize the workshops held on the School campus. The National Associations of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE), …
Read More» On March 6, Ambassador Robert Sherman and wife Kim Sawyer, with the participation of the Minister of Education and Science Nuno Crato, hosted a reception at their residence to launch the Connect to Success MBA/Masters Consulting Program. The launch of this component of the Embassy’s women entrepreneurship program was timed to also highlight International Women’s …
Read More» On March 5, Ambassador Robert Sherman and wife Kim Sawyer hosted a reception at their residence to commemorate International Women’s Day that included over 80 attendees. International Women’s Day falls on March 8, and is a time to reflect on progress made, to make a call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman spoke on “U.S. Foreign Policy: Responsible Leadership, Strong Partnerships and New Challenges” to over sixty ISCTE undergraduate and graduate students of the International Relations, Political Science and History departments, as well as to some members of the press. “Whether it’s a tsunami, a threat by ISIS, or an Ebola epidemic, when …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman joined State Secretary for Culture, Jorge Barreto Xavier, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Luis Campos Ferreira and Spanish Ambassador Eduardo Junco to participate in a press availability to highlight the festival “IBERIAN SUITE: global arts remix” to be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, March 3 – 24, …
Read More» The United States Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, and the Portuguese Minister of Education and Science, Nuno Crato, signed the U.S.-Portugal Fulbright Commission Agreement today in the presence of the Fulbright Commission board and representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education and Science. The Agreement provides for several bilateral educational exchange programs. More …
Read More» On February 10, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Julieta Noyes visited the American Corner – Digital Innovation Center at NOVA University’s Faculty of Science and Technology and was briefed on the project of the new Fab Lab which will have the support of the American Embassy in Lisbon. Ms. Noyes met with Dean Prof. …
Read More» Ambassador Robert Sherman attended, on February 5, the inauguration of the exhibition “Sonnabend Paris – New York” at the Arpad-Szenes Vieira da Silva museum, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. On display until May 3 will be works by American post-war artists like Andy Warhol, Jasper Jones, Robert Rauschenberg, or Roy Lichtenstein , and others. …
Read More» Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Christina Sevilla stopped in Lisbon on February 2-4 to discuss the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). During her stay in Lisbon, Christina also participated in a roundtable to debate TTIP with academics and journalists, and met with Portuguese government officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AICEP, and the …
Read More» On January 30, Ambassador Sherman was a guest speaker at a Seminar on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and its impact on the textile, apparel and footwear sectors which took place at the AvePark – Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, in Guimarães. This event was hosted by the Mayor of Guimarães, Domingos Bragança, …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman visited the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) in Braga on January 29. INL is the first fully international research organization in Europe in the field of Nanoscience, Nanomedicine, and Nanotechnology, with at least 200 researchers and 100 PhD students from around the world. Ambassador Sherman met with the director, and researchers for briefings …
Read More» From 1984, Anna Karenina, Harry Potter, Montaigne and John Cage, to her own works – novelist, playwright, artist, and exchange alumna Patricia Portela promoted reading to secondary school students in Madeira during her “Let’s read for pleasure!” talk on January 26-27. Patricia spoke on how her love of reading turned her into a writer and …
Read More» The Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon hosted the first meeting of the newly created Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal. Eighteen U.S. companies with operations in Portugal attended the event. The Embassy and the American Chamber will be regularly featuring the great initiatives and meaningful …
Read More» On December 20-21 at Recreios da Amadora, the Quorum Ballet Dance Company, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Lisbon, showcased a performance of “Rights,” which included the powerful piece that addresses the theme of human trafficking for the commercial sex and organ trade. “Rights” is choreographed by Donald Byrd, a choreographer with the renowned Seattle-based …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, in conjunction with the Association of Portuguese English Teachers (APPI) and Fulbright Portugal are hosting a Portugal-wide English Spelling Bee competition for teams of 9th and 10th graders from public schools around the country. So far we have held regional events in the Azores, Braga, Porto and Aveiro and will soon be coming to …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman took his campaign to promote and discuss T-TIP back to the road, this time by leading a delegation to the northern region of Portugal on December 17 and 18. The delegation visited factories that produce a variety of cloth, shoe, and textile products owned by companies such as Lameirinho, Carlos Santos, Luis Onofre, …
Read More» The Assistant Public Affairs Officer of American Embassy Lisbon was the invited speaker to talk to a group of 11th graders at the Secondary School of Póvoa do Lanhoso about International Human Rights Day. There was time to engage all the participants in a brief discussion about the rights of women and children, as well …
Read More» In partnership with IES Social Entrepreneurship Institute, Fulbright, and the American Corner at University of Porto Faculty of Letters, Embassy Lisbon organized an alumni professional development workshop on social entrepreneurship which was attended by a diverse group of alumni from around the country. The workshop especially provided alumni with the tools to develop initiatives that aim …
Read More» U.S. Embassy made two presentations about Thanksgiving at Eugenio dos Santos school, in Lisbon. The topic was the history of the holiday and its importance to American culture. The first briefing had the added plus of being the first time the students in that session had heard a native American English speaker in person. The second …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Lisbon’s Office of Public Affairs and Embassy community family members teamed up to present a Thanksgiving Dinner cooking demonstration and dinner at the American Corner of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova. Guests included FCT-Nova’s faculty, staff, students, and exchange alumni. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the traditional American menu.
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Lisbon participated in the 2014 International Diplomatic Bazaar held at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa on November 21-22. Now in its 30th year, the bazaar, which is organized by diplomatic staff and their families, provided an opportunity for the public to shop for unique items from all over the world. …
Read More» On Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, November 19, the Embassy announced the start of its first “Connect to Success” corporate mentoring program. Applications from potential mentees had come from all kinds of different sectors, including textile, recruitment and coaching, architecture, law, digital marketing, language training and translation services, food industry, and information technology, among others. Following an …
Read More» At the invitation of the American Embassy Lisbon, a delegation from MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, visited Portugal the week of 17-21 November led by the center’s President, Ronald dePinho. The delegation participated in a joint Conference on Gastric and Hereditary Cancer held at the University of Lisbon’s Faculty of Medicine on November …
Read More» During International Education Week 2014, Embassy Lisbon in partnership with the American Corner Azores and Fulbright Portugal promoted a visit by the Embassy’s Information Resource Director and the director of Fulbright Portugal to several schools in the Azores to give sessions on E-Library and Study in the United States. The sessions helped to highlight the …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman attended the Mid-Term Election Night Watch at the Luso-American Foundation for Development (FLAD) on November 4, election day in the United States. FLAD President, Vasco Rato, hosted the event, during which Ambassador Sherman and FLAD Senior Fellow Lara Alameh spoke about the mechanics and importance of the mid-term elections. The event was well …
Read More» As a yearly event, a team of Embassy staff and family members volunteer to help build or renovate a home for a disadvantaged family in Portugal. This year, the team went to Braga in early October to help build a home for a family through Habitat for Humanity. Rain or shine, the volunteers gladly performed …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman took his campaign to promote and discuss T-TIP back to the road, this time by leading a caravan of vintage Ford Mustangs and driving the Electric Ford Focus on October 22 and 23. This second trip targeted the center of Portugal, including the Coimbra and Aveiro districts. The Ambassador led a small delegation …
Read More» On October 17, 2014, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) at the U.S. Embassy Lisbon gave a drug prevention awareness presentation to 110 middle and high school students at Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL) as part of DEA Red Ribbon Week, which is the oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program in the United …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman, paid a first visit to the port of Sines on October 15. Received by Eduardo Bandeira, Director of Sines port authority, the Ambassador was briefed about the characteristics and potential of the port of Sines platform to welcome new American investors, as well as the direct channels that link …
Read More» In association with the American Corner network and other partners, American Embassy Lisbon organized a speaking tour across Portugal for the Mars curiosity mission flight engineer, Bobak Ferdowsi, reaching out to hundreds of high school/ secondary students, researchers and the media in the Azores, Lisbon, Aveiro, Porto and Braga. At every stop of his tour, …
Read More» The Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) was launched by the Luso-American Foundation (FLAD) on October 7, 2014. SiPN seeks to provide a flexible study abroad program in Portugal for U.S. students. The program provides semester and summer-long study options, as well as internships. Speaking at the presentation, Ambassador Robert A. Sherman, emphasized that “The program …
Read More» Ambassador Sherman joined alumni, the staff of the Portuguese Association for the Protection of Victims (APAV) and students on September 24th to launch the web site of ABC Justice at Casa Pia. ABC Justice is an alumni-led project that won an Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant in 2013 to launch a sustainable and creative public information …
Read More» On September 21-22, Ambassador Sherman kicked off a series of travels through Portugal in a campaign to raise visibility of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). On September 21, the first day of the trip, the Ambassador joined over 300 Harley-Davidson riders in an annual ride, this year beginning in Évora and stopping in …
Read More» On September 19, U.S. Vice Consul visited Dr. Horácio Bento de Gouveia in Madeira to talk to 11th and 12th grade students about the importance of sports in education. This outreach event included the donation of baseball equipment to the school and interview with local media, in which the vice consul highlighted the contributions that …
Read More» “Connect to Success”, a program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, which aims to strengthen the Portuguese economy by supporting the growth of women owned businesses (“WOBs”), introduced its self-certification process and MBA consulting initiative on September 15 at the Luso-American Foundation (FLAD). Once certified, WOBs will be eligible to apply to participate in any of …
Read More» In coordination with the city and the movie initiative called ‘Fitas na Rua’ the embassy organized outdoor screenings of iconic American films free of charge in iconic locations across the city of Lisbon. In this activity, the film Sabrina, directed by Billy Wilder, was screened in the courtyard of Vila Maia, a small working class …
Read More» In partnership with Consulate Ponta Delgada, the Embassy supported an American presence at the Walk & Talk International Public Art Festival in the Azores, as well as provided general support for the cultural event. The fourth edition of the Walk & Talk festival was held from July 18 through August 3 on the island of …
Read More» The U.S. Department of State Global Entrepreneurship Program (GEP) and the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon organized a high-profile entrepreneurship delegation that visited Portugal from July 14-17, 2014. The delegation included prominent, highly successful entrepreneurs and investors in the technology, finance, marketing, real estate and gourmet food industries. The eleven entrepreneurs traveled throughout Lisbon, Aveiro and …
Read More» The Embassy, in coordination with the Fulbright Commission, hosted a reception for the new outgoing Portuguese Fulbrighters. Fulbright alumni and commission members were also invited to the event. Ambassador Sherman congratulated the honorees on their accomplishments and wished them continued success.
Read More» In partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon, the American Corners in Portugal welcomed Professor Christopher Emdin, the co-creator of the #HipHopEd media movement and the author of the recently released, award-winning book Urban Science Education for the Hip Hop Generation. Currently an Associated Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers …
Read More» To celebrate America’s 238th birthday, Ambassador Robert Sherman and Ms. Kim Sawyer hosted a traditional Independence Day reception at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon. The U.S. Marine Guards marched their colors, and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band’s “Touch N Go” Rock Ensemble provided non-stop entertainment. Among the distinguished guests were Portuguese politicians, …
Read More» The 4th annual Embassy-sponsored Disquiet Literary Program started in Lisbon on June 29 and runs for two weeks until July 11. This festival brings over 90 American authors to Lisbon. It is an event that allows the interaction between American and Portuguese authors via various workshops, lectures, and readings which leads for meaningful cultural exchanges.
Read More» DEA Special Agent David Tyree was invited to the Faculty of Science and Technology at Universidade Nova de Lisboa (FCT-UNL) to speak at its June 20th TEDx event, “Be Positive.” The TEDx Program holds conferences around the world to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation around “ideas worth spreading.” David spoke about the …
Read More» Robert Lieber, Professor of Government and International Affairs at Georgetown University, visited Lisbon on June 17th to be the guest speaker of the monthly debate organized by Tertúlia Diplomática at one of the oldest bookstores in the city, Livraria Ferin. Professor Lieber told the audience about his book, “The American Era: Power and Strategy for …
Read More» The Fulbright Commission held their annual forum where Fulbright alumni talked about their professional and personal development experiences as well as their exchange experiences in the U.S., all within the context of leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal enrichment. Susan Mann, Global Director of Learning and Development, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (in Portugal under the Fulbright …
Read More» The U.S. U-18 Men’s National Soccer Team was in Portugal to participate in the Lisbon tournament, which took place June 6 to June 10. On June 5 the American team was at the Portuguese “Moinho da Juventude” Association in Cova da Moura where they had a chance to tour the NGO facilities and learn about …
Read More» The Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, Charles Rivkin, and U.S. Ambassador Robert Sherman spent the morning of June 4 at startup incubator Fábrica de Startups speaking to Portuguese entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and journalists about the value of entrepreneurship and the potential benefits of a new trade agreement between the EU and the …
Read More» In partnership with the American Embassy, the Centro Ciência Vivaand the American Corner of the University of Aveiro organized a seminar under the topic “Learning Science in Informal Environment.” The key speaker was Professor Bruce Lewestein of Cornell University. A discussion on Science Communication, Deficits, Dialogues, and Deniers then followed, including the lively participation of …
Read More» Ambassador Robert Sherman and Public Affairs Officer Virginia Staab visited the American Corner of the Faculty of Science and Technology-NOVA facilities including the Digital Fab-Lab and their recent exhibition on dinosaurs. Before the visit, there was a brief talk by FCT-NOVA’s Dean, Professor Santana, Professor Moura and YDreams CEO, Professor António Câmara.
Read More» On May 13, 2014, several West Point cadets spoke to a group of students at Escola EB 2,3 Bento Carqueja in Oliveira de Azeméis. The talk gave the cadets, who are currently studying at the University of Coimbra in Portugal, an excellent opportunity for them to talk about their experience as students learning Portuguese and …
Read More» The “Prémio Traduzir” award ceremony took place on May 5, an initiative launched by Universidade Católica 15 years ago which recognizes the best translation from different languages into Portuguese submitted by secondary school competitors. The American Embassy has been one of the sponsors of the prizes for English translation for the last several years. The …
Read More» The islands of Azores and Madeira welcomed physics professor and renowned speaker James Kakalios for a series of talks on the physics of superheroes. Currently based at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota where his research focuses on properties of disordered systems, Kakalios is best known for his popular lecture …
Read More» The Office of Public Affairs in Lisbon participated in the 28th annual conference by holding a workshop on “Become the Beemaster: Organizing your own English spelling bees.” During this session, in addition to demonstrating a mock spelling bee for participating teachers, participants learned how to prepare, plan and host a spelling bee event at their …
Read More» The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney, was in Lisbon ahead of its participation in a Mediterranean Sea drill. The USS Mount Whitney amphibious command ship arrived in the Portuguese capital on April 28 and departed en route to the island of Menorca for training exercise. The Embassy and the American Corner@IST-UTL coordinated with …
Read More» Professor Patricia Szasz, Assistant Dean for Language & Professional Programs, Graduate School of Translation, Interpretation & Language Education, Monterey Institute of International Studies, was in Portugal to talk at the 28th APPI Conference which took place in Porto between May 1 and May 3. The title of this year’s Conference was: “Language & Culture – …
Read More» On April 27, Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland traveled to Lisbon, where she met with senior Portuguese government officials to discuss the range of issues on the bilateral agenda and with parliamentarians. Victoria Nuland joined a panel discussion at the Portuguese Catholic University on Women in Leadership, Young Entrepreneurs, Youth Unemployment and the Transatlantic Trade and …
Read More» Embassy Officer Scott Hartmann, IRC assistant Teresa Roque and Embassy Intern Cameron Desonia attended an award ceremony for the “Fruit Heroes” project, a campaign to promote healthy living, healthy diets and fight childhood obesity that the Embassy has supported. This initiative comes on the heels of last year’s Fulbright Brainstorms on Childhood Obesity which brought …
Read More» The American Embassy celebrated Earth Day with a tree planting ceremony featuring Ambassador-designate Robert Sherman. The children of Mission employees lined up to help the Ambassador in this endeavor. In his remarks, Ambassador Sherman evoked the origins of this worldwide event launched by an American congressman 44 years ago, the meaning of a simple gesture …
Read More» The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John Boehner accompanied by a congressional delegation was in Portugal between April 17 and 20. Boehner was received with honors at the Portuguese parliament by the speaker Assunção Esteves and met with members of several parliamentarian committees. Meetings with Portuguese Prime Minister Passos Coelho, Vice-Prime Minister …
Read More» In light of the growth of Portugal as a multicultural society, the Embassy brought over Prof. James Banks, a renowned expert in multicultural education and diversity to engage with key figures in government, the educational sector and academia in Portugal. Prof. Banks and Deputy Chief of Mission John Olson met with key Portuguese stakeholders regarding …
Read More» On April 4, the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon together with the U.S. Consulate in the Azores sponsored an inter-school, English-language Spelling Bee event for Portuguese public school students in the 9th and 10th grades. The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Consulate partnered with the Universidade dos Açores; the American Corner@Universidade dos Açores, and the Portuguese …
Read More» On April 1st, Embassy Officer Durwood Young was at Escola Básica e Secundária José Relvas in Alpiarça to speak to an audience of 11th graders about Hip Hop in the USA. The topic of this presentation was very well received by the students who had a chance to learn more about a theme with which …
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