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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.
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Sep 30, 20261 min read
MEP calls for larger EU budget to protect cohesion funding
André Franqueira Rodrigues said new European priorities need new funding and called for clear budget guarantees for outermost regions.
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Sep 30, 20261 min read
Yellow rain warnings issued for Azores as Hanna approaches
Yellow warnings are in place for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms as post-tropical Hanna approaches the Azores.
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Sep 30, 20261 min read
PCP/Açores warns of higher electricity and fuel costs from October 1
PCP/Açores says a 2.7% electricity rise and higher fuel prices will deepen pressure on households and businesses in the Region.
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Sep 30, 20261 min read
SATA handling unions announce strike periods over privatisation
SITAVA and SINTAC say they intend to hold several strike periods over the Regional Government's account of the SATA Handling privatisation.