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Oct 10, 20262 min read

Folhas de Outono literary festival opens on 12 October

Letras Lavadas will stage book launches, storytelling, workshops and literary sessions for children, young people, adults and older residents through 17 October.

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Oct 10, 20261 min read

Ponta Delgada hospital authorised to hire 25 nurses

The Ponta Delgada hospital has authorisation to hire 25 nurses on individual employment contracts of indefinite duration.

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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 9, 20261 min read

Livramento and São Roque health unit inaugurated

The PRR-funded facility is designed for eight family health teams and can serve up to 13,600 users in eastern Ponta Delgada.

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Oct 9, 20261 min read

Bolieiro calls for no further delays to new São Miguel prison

José Manuel Bolieiro said the Government of the Azores is available to work with the Republic and local authorities on prison facilities and the new São Miguel prison.

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Oct 9, 20261 min read

Chega/Açores seeks details on telework in regional administration

Chega/Açores has asked the Regional Legislative Assembly for information on telework use and oversight of remote workers in the regional administration.

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Oct 9, 20261 min read

César calls for equal access to digital commerce for Azores

Azores-elected Socialist deputy Francisco César urged national action over unavailable products and shipping charges for the islands.

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Oct 8, 20261 min read

Bolieiro calls for health-sector waste cuts at Livramento and São Roque inauguration

A new health unit in Ponta Delgada has a €5.6 million Recovery and Resilience Plan budget and will have four doctors.

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Oct 8, 20261 min read

Luís Garcia highlights Azorean diaspora after Santa Catarina visit

Luís Garcia said the 50th anniversary of autonomy also recognises the Azorean community beyond the region, including in Brazil.

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Oct 8, 20261 min read

Lagoa to host family mental health afternoon on Saturday

A free family mental health afternoon in Santa Cruz on Saturday will include games, physical activities and cooking sessions.

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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.