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Oct 17, 20261 min read

Bolieiro highlights digital transition and AI at Ponta Delgada audit seminar

José Manuel Bolieiro said digital transition and artificial intelligence can improve public administration efficiency, transparency and scrutiny of public-resource use in the Azores.

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Oct 16, 20261 min read

PAN/Açores seeks 2027 budget support for school workers

PAN/Açores plans to seek 2027 budget measures for 107 occupational scholarship workers in Azores schools.

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Oct 16, 20261 min read

BE/Açores to propose social protection for school support workers

BE/Açores plans to bring a November parliamentary proposal seeking 14 months' pay and Social Security coverage for extraordinary support assistants in Azores schools.

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Oct 15, 20262 min read

Corvo freight disruption enters fourth week as airlift fails

Corvo's regular maritime freight supply has been disrupted for more than three weeks. A planned Portuguese Air Force delivery was cancelled after an aircraft technical fault.

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Oct 10, 20261 min read

Chega/Açores seeks affordable housing measures for working families

The party wants details on first-home support, controlled-cost construction, vacant properties and rental supply across the Azores.

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Oct 9, 20261 min read

Montenegro says Lajes Base use met legal rules

Luís Montenegro said he was convinced Base das Lajes was used in line with legal rules as prosecutors assess its use in the conflict with Iran.

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Oct 8, 20262 min read

Azores Houses Council opens assembly in Uruguay

Twenty-three Casas dos Açores from six countries are taking part in the three-day gathering in San Carlos.

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Oct 7, 20261 min read

Ponta Delgada breast cancer solidarity walk set for 30 October

The Ponta Delgada breast cancer awareness walk on 30 October will end with a symbolic release of biodegradable hot-air balloons. Participation costs 5 euros, and all registration proceeds will go to the Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro.

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Oct 4, 20261 min read

Azores report 28,639 medical boards since 2024

The Regional Government says the number of people waiting for a medical board fell by about 17% by 30 August 2026, while it acknowledges some waits exceed the legal deadline.

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Oct 3, 20262 min read

Azores authorises €2.8m Visit Azores promotion contract

The Azores has authorised €2.8 million for Visit Azores promotion, as draft 2027 plans propose €17.2 million for tourism promotion and sustainable destination development.

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Oct 2, 20261 min read

Hanna weakens but is still expected to affect all Azores islands

Yellow precipitation warnings remain in force as post-tropical depression Hanna approaches the Azores, with heavy rain and possible thunderstorms forecast.

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Sep 30, 20261 min read

Minimum flights ordered from Funchal during Friday’s public administration strike

Minimum services will maintain specified Funchal links to Lisbon, Porto Santo and Ponta Delgada during Friday's public administration strike.