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Thu. 21 of May of 2026, 10:08h Government breaks ground on the International Convention Centre in Dili On May 20th, 2026, the groundbreaking ceremony for the International Convention Centre was held in the old port area of Dili, as part of celebrations marking the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence and Timor-Leste’s preparations to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in ...more -
Thu. 21 of May of 2026, 09:44h ASEAN Secretary-General Visits Timor-Leste and Reaffirms Support for Regional Integration The Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, paid an official visit to Timor-Leste to participate in the celebrations marking the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence and to hold meetings with the Heads of State and Government ...more -
Thu. 21 of May of 2026, 09:06h Timor-Leste marks the 24th anniversary of the restoration of its independence, highlighting both national progress and future challenges On May 20th, 2026, President José Ramos-Horta chaired the official ceremonies marking the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, held at Tasi-Tolu Square in Dili, attended by key state officials, members of the Government, ...more -
Tue. 19 of May of 2026, 15:59h The spirit of “Maubai” inspires the defence of sovereignty and national unity Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão stated that the spirit of “Maubai” continues to embody the Timorese determination to carry on the struggle for independence, freedom, and dignity during a ceremony held at the Timorese Resistance Archive & Museum (AMRT) in Dili as part of the ...more -
Tue. 19 of May of 2026, 11:53h Minister of Education makes working visit to Japan to strengthen educational cooperation From May 10th to 14th, 2026, the Minister of Education, Dulce de Jesus Soares, paid an official working visit to Hiroshima, Japan, to observe the Japanese primary and secondary school (Years 1-9) system, exchange experiences on educational policies, deepen her ...more -
Mon. 18 of May of 2026, 16:53h Council of State examines the impact of the international situation on the national economy and other strategic issues On May 15th, 2026, the Council of State held a special meeting at the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace in Dili, convened by the President of the Republic, José Ramos-Horta, to assess the current international situation and its impact on Timor-Leste, as well as other strategic ...more -
Mon. 18 of May of 2026, 16:38h National Fair in Tasi-Tolu Marks the 24th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence On May 17th, 2026, at Tasi-Tolu Square in Dili, President José Ramos-Horta, and Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão officially opened the National Fair as part of the celebrations marking the 24th anniversary of the Restoration of Timor-Leste’s Independence. more -
Fri. 15 of May of 2026, 15:32h Government submits Supplementary Budget proposal to the National Parliament Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão submitted, today, May 15th, 2026, to the President of the National Parliament, Maria Fernanda Lay, a proposal for the first amendment to Law No. 8/2025 of November 27th, regarding the General State Budget for 2026 (2026 GSB). The ...more
