September 25
Azores record 5,096 more foreign residents than in 2022
The Azores recorded 10,219 foreign residents in 2025, nearly twice the 2022 figure of 5,123, according to figures from the Migration and Asylum Report.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
September 25
Apartments pull further ahead of houses in Azores bank valuations
Bank valuations for homes in the Azores reached €1,678 per square metre in August 2026. Apartments rose 22.4% year on year, outpacing houses across the region.
September 25
Azores construction faces labour shortages and uncertainty after recovery funding
Construction firms in the Azores face worker shortages, especially beyond São Miguel, while the end of recovery plan investment raises fears for jobs.
September 24
Finance and jobs at the centre of Azores Airlines investor selection
Azores Airlines has five preliminary bids. SATA will weigh price, financial strength and worker protections before inviting binding offers for a majority stake.
September 22
Regional finances underpin Fitch's revised Azores assessment
Fitch has raised the Azores' credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, citing stronger regional revenue and an improved operating balance.
September 22
Delay in electricity rules leads PS Açores to demand answers
PS Açores says the Regional Government is delaying rules for the new electricity system, affecting renewables and self-consumption across the islands.
September 22
Barra Marina enters a new phase under regional leadership
Azores government plans a feasibility study and international tender for Barra Marina, as Santa Cruz focuses on renewing its public water network.
September 10
Azores map more than 3,000 buildings containing asbestos materials
Regional inventory records 3,149 Azorean buildings containing asbestos materials.
September 4
Azores report completion of PRR targets after €221 million increase
The Regional Government says it completed PRR milestones and targets, with €918 million mobilised in the Azores.
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.