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Oct 30, 20262 min read
Azores fuel prices rise on 1 November despite a five-cent tax cut
Diesel goes up 5.5 cents a litre and butane 39.1 cents a kilo in November, even after the Regional Government lowered the tax on petrol and diesel.
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Oct 29, 20261 min read
Dozens of Azores pupils still without digital textbooks
The regional government bought fewer licences than schools needed, and a decision on whether digital textbooks continue next year is due for discussion on 2 November.
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Oct 29, 20261 min read
Ponta Delgada council approves call for 2 million euros a year in housing
The council also plans municipal plots for self-build homes and rent-to-own housing, alongside 102 homes being built with recovery funds.
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Oct 29, 20261 min read
C.A.S.A. proposes 200-place ATL in Ribeira Grande
The proposed building would add ten rooms and support facilities as C.A.S.A. seeks decisions on funding and a construction timetable.
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Oct 27, 20261 min read
Terceira to Funchal flights carry 4,222 passengers since June
SATA's direct route between Terceira and Madeira has filled 78% of its seats on average, the Azorean airline group said.
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Oct 26, 20261 min read
Probe installed in Lagoa das Furnas to monitor the volcanic system
University of the Azores researchers have added continuous water readings from the São Miguel lake to the existing seismic, deformation and gas surveillance.
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Oct 24, 20261 min read
Azores rural tourism group warns of falling overnight stays
The regional tourism secretary, Berta Cabral, called it an adjustment rather than a decline and said Azores Airlines fares are outside the government's control.
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Oct 24, 20261 min read
Ponta Delgada puts 450,000 euros into homeless and addiction services
An emergency centre for up to 30 people is under construction on Rua de São João de Deus, and a residence for 10 people leaving addiction treatment is planned.
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Oct 23, 20261 min read
Orquestra Ligeira de Ponta Delgada marks 25 years with a free concert
The city's light orchestra plays an anniversary concert at the Conservatório Regional on Sunday afternoon, with free admission for anyone who wants to attend.
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Oct 22, 20261 min read
Guided church heritage visits begin in Ribeira Grande on 25 October
The Diocese of Angra's free programme of guided visits to religious heritage sites in São Miguel runs from October to December as part of PDL26.
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Oct 22, 20263 min read
São Miguel council opposes 2027 Azores budget draft
The island body says São Miguel's investment share does not reflect its population or economic weight and seeks changes before the final proposal reaches parliament.
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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.