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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 7, 20261 min read

PAN/Açores proposes stronger Sargasso Sea protection

Pedro Neves has submitted a regional parliament proposal seeking a strategy, stronger international cooperation and conservation measures for the Sargasso Sea.

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Oct 7, 20262 min read

BE/Açores seeks answers on Arquipélago’s future

BE/Açores has asked the Regional Government about the possible deactivation of the Arquipélago, the costs of the Azores Ocean and the future of the Arquipélago's 10 crew members.

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Oct 5, 20261 min read

Ethics and anti-corruption sessions reach 300 Azores students

The Azores Government said GPCT promoted ethics and anti-corruption sessions as part of a national initiative.

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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, 20261 min read

APPAA urges urgent clearing of Azores roads and watercourses

The environmental association says blocked drains, overgrown verges and debris in water lines raise the risk of flooding, erosion and landslides during heavy rain.

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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 3, 20261 min read

Three arrested in Rabo de Peixe drug trafficking investigation

PSP seized cash, cocaine and hashish during an operation in Rabo de Peixe, Ribeira Grande, and three suspects were arrested.

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Oct 2, 20261 min read

Azores Food Lab returns to Ponta Delgada from 26 October

Ponta Delgada will host Azores Food Lab from 26 to 31 October, with training, a gastronomy conference and visiting chefs.

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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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Oct 1, 20261 min read

Luís Garcia urges ambition and realism for Azores autonomy

The Azorean parliament president said knowledge, science and innovation should anchor the next phase of autonomy.

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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.