News

August 29

Inter-island sea traffic declines in the Azorean summer

Inter-island sea arrivals in the Azores fell 4.5% in July, according to SREA data.

August 24

Azores Airlines sale moves to proposal stage in September

The SATA Group expects to receive proposals from prospective Azores Airlines buyers in September.

August 24

University of the Azores strengthens new-student intake in first round

The University of the Azores placed 566 students in the first higher-education admissions round.

August 14

Airport rescue services in the Azores prepare for a 2027 transition

Three fire brigades are expected to end airport rescue services in the Azores in early March 2027.

August 14

Support for fishing in protected areas moves to September agenda

The Regional Government is preparing compensation for fishers affected by RAMPA.

August 14

Flores port reconstruction remains on track for 2030 completion

The Azores Government maintains April 2030 as the target date for completing the new Lajes das Flores port.

August 12

Regional suppliers face an average 126-day wait for payment

The Regional Public Administration's average supplier-payment period has risen to 126 days.

August 6

Western Group cargo service to be retendered after bid exceeds limit

Tender to charter a cargo ship for Flores and Corvo ends without an award.

July 25

Azores home valuations reach €2,228 per m²

The median bank valuation of homes in the Azores reached €2,228 per m² in June.

July 21

Azores record 3,784 registered jobseekers in June

Registered unemployment in the Azores fell to 3,784 people in June, its lowest level since 2008.

July 19

Azores open permanent employment support applications until September

The ESTABILIZA programme grants Azorean employers €5,000 for each eligible conversion to permanent employment.