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Timor-Leste Expresses Solidarity with Cape Verde Following Torrential Rains that Devastated the Country

Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. August 15th, 2025 Press Release Soon...

Seven people pass away in Cape Verde due to heavy rains, floods

(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao after severe rainfall and flooding left seven people dead and caused major destruction. Officials said the emergency declaration...

Intense Rainfall Claims Seven Lives in Cape Verde

(MENAFN) The government of Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao following intense rainfall that triggered flash floods, killing at least seven people and causing widespread destruction. In an...

UM organises two international summer camps, offering students from around the world cross-cultural experiences

MACAU, July 18 - The University of Macau (UM) is hosting the ‘Summer Camp for Outstanding Students of UM Partner Universities’ and the ‘East Lighthouse Talent Development Scheme – Learning Experience Summer Program for International Students’. The...

California Music Producer Unveils Documentary Highlighting Cape Verdean Leader, Amílcar Cabral

A tribute to one of the most impactful visionaries in the African liberation movement OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Filmmaker and music producer, Rahkii “Hyp” Holman of Assinyeola Music Publishing is screening...

Mayor Wu and Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement Announce $2.1 Million Investment to Strengthen Support Services for Immigrant Communities

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) today announced $2.1 million in grant funds and contracts awarded to support access to critical services and resources for Boston’s immigrant communities. This announcement...

International Mother Earth Day: Slovenia's commitment to sustainable development reflected in its foreign policy

SLOVENIA, April 22 - On the initiative of a group of countries, including Slovenia, the UN General Assembly recognised the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in 2022. By actively participating in this process, Slovenia...

Mayor Wu Announces Preparations Ahead of 2025 Boston Marathon

City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners today announced public safety preparations for the 129th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the...

Mayor Michelle Wu's Opening Statement to the United States House Committee on Oversight

I. Introduction Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and members of the Committee, on behalf of the City of Boston, I am grateful for this opportunity to share with our federal partners the work that we have done on the local level to make...

Cape Verdean Singer Tito Paris Shines at the Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Presents a Fusion of Chinese and Western Music with the Macao Chinese Orchestra

MACAU, October 22 - The concert featuring the renowned Cape Verdean singer Tito Paris and the Macao Chinese Orchestra, as part of the 6th "Encounter in Macao: Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries," will be...

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners today announced that eligible Boston residents are now able to take advantage of the City’s free tax preparation...

Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

Kátia Bampoky and Clara Garcia are UN Volunteers with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. From supporting community health workers to educating children on hygiene and access to clean water, both Kátia and...

UNITAR, The Atlantic Centre, and IMO Announce Conference on Maritime Security “Innovations and Partnerships for The Future” In Cabo Verde

2 October 2024, Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Atlantic Centre, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are pleased to announce a major forthcoming event called...

Vice-Minister for Parliamentary Affairs strengthens bilateral ties on official visit to Cape Verde

EasyJet captain gets suspended after claims of being spotted intoxicated

(MENAFN) Reports say EasyJet has suspended one of its captains after he was allegedly spotted wandering naked and intoxicated through a luxury hotel in Cape Verde. The pilot, whose identity has not been made public, was reportedly seen in the...

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Launch of Annual Legacy Business Awards Nominations

Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long standing businesses located within the city by November 1, 2024 Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet announced that the nomination period for the third annual...

'Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region - 2024 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon' to kick off on Sunday

MACAU, November 29 - The ‘Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region - 2024 Galaxy Entertainment Macao...

Green Group Ministerial Article on the Conferences of the Parties on Biological Diversity, Climate Change, and Desertification

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has joined other Ministers of the Green Group in expressing the Group’s vision on the outcomes from the three environmental Conferences of the Parties (COPs) taking place at the fourth quarter of...

6th “Encounter in Macao - Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries” and “2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival” inaugurated showcasing the glamour of diverse cultures and facilitating international cultural and artistic…

MACAU, October 25 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau,...

'Blues People' Selected for Prestigious Africa International Film Festival

"Blues People," a documentary short directed by award-winning director Jeffrey Page, selected for screening at the 13th Africa International Film Festival. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Blues People," the...