October 9
Rainwater could help restore Faial’s Cancelas well as a freshwater source
On Faial, the Genesis project plans to use rainwater to restore the salt-affected Cancelas well and improve the quality of the public water supply.
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Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
Featured · October 14
Praia da Vitória continues renewal of water abstraction infrastructure
Praia da Vitória will continue replacing boreholes near Lajes, with Environmental Fund support to close water sources near potentially contaminated areas.
Read moreOctober 4
Hanna affects homes and roads as 18 Azores flights are cancelled
Hanna brought flooding to Faial and Santa Maria, landslides and blocked roads. SATA cancelled 18 flights; no injuries were reported in Vila do Porto.
October 1
Rain warnings move across the Azores as Hanna approaches
Post-tropical Hanna may bring heavy rain to the Azores from October 1 to 3. See when yellow rain warnings apply to the western, central and eastern islands.
September 30
Azores monitor Hanna as heavy rain becomes possible
Hanna could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the Azores from Thursday night. The IPMA says its track and the effects on each island remain uncertain.
September 24
Fossil fuels still dominate electricity generation in the Azores
Fuel oil and diesel account for 69% of electricity produced in the Azores, according to EDA data, underscoring the scale of the islands' energy transition.
September 22
Azores at the heart of Portugal’s invasive seaweed response plan
Portugal’s 2026-2030 plan strengthens monitoring and response to Rugulopteryx okamurae, an invasive seaweed found on eight Azorean islands along coastal areas.
September 20
Depression Six passes south of the Azores with effects expected in Flores and Corvo
Tropical depression Six, located south of Flores, may bring rain and thunderstorms to the Azores Western Group on Sunday and Monday, according to IPMA.
September 18
Azores Geopark showcases Capelinhos monitoring in Finland
Azores Geopark presented its Capelinhos Volcano monitoring work in Lappeenranta, strengthening preparations for UNESCO revalidation in 2027.
September 10
Faial set to join a new ocean listening network
The BlueOASIS project plans an underwater acoustic monitoring network, including a hub on Faial.
September 4
Fishing debris crosses the Atlantic to reach Faial and Pico
Okeanos study links fishing debris found on Faial and Pico to the United States and Canada.
August 24
Bird deaths reveal the spread of Newcastle virus in the Azores
Newcastle virus has been identified on six Azorean islands, with hundreds of pigeons and doves found dead.