October 21
São Miguel experienced the strongest earthquake shaking
São Miguel felt the strongest shaking in the October 20 earthquake, also felt on Terceira and Santa Maria. CIVISA recorded dozens of aftershocks.
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Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
Featured · October 21
Overnight aftershocks followed earthquake felt across three Azorean islands
Nearly 100 low-magnitude aftershocks followed the 20 October earthquake felt on three Azorean islands. The last felt tremor was reported at 00:12.
Read moreOctober 15
Outermost status becomes a sticking point in EU budget talks
Portugal links its support for the next EU budget to funding for the Azores and Madeira, after the Irish proposal omits the outermost regions.
October 14
Antonov stopovers put pressure on Santa Maria’s aviation fuel supply
Three Antonov aircraft used a substantial share of Santa Maria's fuel reserves. RTP reports that the airport is close to running out of aviation fuel.
October 11
Defence of POSEI brings Azorean interests into the EU budget debate
Carla Tavares calls for POSEI and budget autonomy for outermost regions after their omission from an Irish proposal for the EU's long-term budget.
October 9
SATA Handling dispute brings inter-island mobility into focus
SATA Handling unions plan three-hour strikes at Azorean airports from 21 October to 3 November, opposing privatisation and seeking worker protections.
October 5
Lajes inquiry brings Portuguese government's role into focus
An inquiry into US use of Lajes puts the Portuguese government's role in focus. Bolieiro says the Azorean government has not been contacted in the case.
October 5
PROTA review to reshape planning guidance across the Azores
The Azores' regional spatial plan review has a tender deadline of 28 October, a base price of about €360,000 plus VAT and a 36-month delivery period.
October 4
Use of Lajes during Iran offensive comes under scrutiny
Portugal's Public Prosecutor is investigating US use of Lajes Air Base on Terceira during the offensive against Iran, following a Left Bloc complaint.
September 30
Azores funding enters talks on the next EU budget
Portugal, Spain and France seek dedicated EU funding for outermost regions in the 2028-2034 budget, a decision with direct implications for the Azores.
São Miguel · September 30
Ribeira Grande debates room for development in planning review
Ribeira Grande is consulting the public until 18 October on a plan that cuts urban land by 30%, prompting opposition concerns about future development.
September 26
Azores diesel prices set to rise 46.5 cents above January level
Fuel prices in the Azores rise by 5 to 7 cents per litre in October. Business leaders seek a review of support measures after sharp increases since January.