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Nov 8, 20261 min read

Azores opens 3 million euro fuel support for fisheries and aquaculture

Fishing, aquaculture and fish-processing companies can claim back part of the higher fuel costs they carried since February. Applications close on 30 November.

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Nov 5, 20261 min read

Ferry Gilberto Mariano out of service until the end of the year

The 10:45 Horta to Madalena crossing will run without vehicle space from Monday to Saturday while the Atlânticoline ferry is in a Spanish shipyard.

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Oct 23, 20262 min read

Azores business groups seek support for new low-cost air routes

Commerce, hotel and local accommodation associations say new route support and stronger tourism promotion are needed as the Azores faces its first winter without Ryanair.

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Oct 23, 20261 min read

Pico starts minor surgery in Madalena and gains two family doctors

Patients on Pico will no longer travel to Horta Hospital on Faial for minor procedures, and family doctor coverage on the island reaches about 90%.

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Oct 22, 20261 min read

SATA Handling privatisation draws six non-binding bids

The bidders for the company that handles ground services at Azores airports will be named only after the deadline for binding bids.

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Oct 22, 20261 min read

BE/Açores calls for Local Accommodation limits and more public housing

BE/Açores urged the Regional Government to curb new Local Accommodation licences in high-pressure areas, rehabilitate vacant public buildings and expand public housing.

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Oct 22, 20261 min read

Azores government says housing policy will continue after PRR

The Azores Government says housing policy will continue beyond the Recovery and Resilience Plan, while parties in the Regional Assembly pressed for more affordable homes and longer-term action.

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Oct 21, 20261 min read

Azores to introduce hospital management contracts in 2027

The regional government says the contracts will link hospital leadership to objectives and indicators while protecting care quality.

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Oct 20, 20261 min read

Rafael Costa takes fourth at European Cup in Stade

Rafael Costa scored 58.61 points to finish fourth among nine cadet competitors in the Free Skating discipline at the European Cup of Artistic Skating in Stade, Germany.

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Oct 20, 20261 min read

Azores Assembly opens October plenary in Horta

The Azores Legislative Assembly opens its October plenary in Horta with debates on hospital finances, housing and tourism before November's 2027 budget discussions.

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Oct 20, 20261 min read

Azores plans 10-year strategy for seven native breeds

The regional government will form a working group to set preservation, promotion and valorisation measures for native Azorean breeds.

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Oct 19, 20261 min read

Azores win Europe’s Best Adventure Destination award for 2026

The Azores received the World Travel Awards prize for Best Adventure Destination in Europe 2026.