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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.
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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 11, 20262 min read
Bolieiro presents Azores as sustainability and innovation leader in Lisbon
The Azores Government president pointed to climate monitoring, marine protection, ocean research, space infrastructure and tourism certification at the Game Changers Forum VI.
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Oct 10, 20261 min read
ANA airport firefighters in Azores may move to private provider
ANA-Vinci says a private operator will provide emergency services at four Azores airports from March 2027, and the 60 current firefighters may transfer under legally applicable terms.
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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
APPAA calls for urgent clearing of roads and streams to prevent flooding
The environmental association says blocked drainage, unchecked vegetation and debris raise the risk of flooding and flash floods on several islands.
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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.