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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.
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Oct 18, 20261 min read
Nuno Barata to stand again for IL/Açores leadership
IL/Açores will hold internal elections on 17 October, with regional parliament deputy Nuno Barata standing for the leadership.
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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
Azores announce food guide for children’s first two years
The Regional Government says the guide will help families and health professionals support healthier eating from early childhood.
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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 15, 20261 min read
PS/Açores calls for updated funding for misericórdias and IPSS
PS/Açores called for higher funding for social institutions in the Azores, citing uncertainty over financing and a delayed study of service costs.
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Oct 13, 20261 min read
Azores school support workers seek meetings over job conditions
Occupational scholarship workers supporting inclusive education in Azorean schools are seeking talks with parliamentary parties on pay, social protection and professional recognition.