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.
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Featured · São Miguel · October 9
Report Warns of Housing Emergency in the Azores and Proposes Structural Measures
A new report highlights the housing crisis in the Azores, rising property prices, limited public housing and delays in construction, proposing key reforms.
Read moreSão Miguel · September 2
Lagoa gains advanced computing infrastructure for the Azores
Quantum LabAzores opens at NONAGON in Lagoa with advanced computing and quantum emulation.
São Miguel · August 4
Lagoa do Fogo access resumes amid calls for on-site enforcement
Lagoa do Fogo’s shuttle has resumed, but its launch exposed gaps in enforcing access rules.
São Miguel · July 31
New Ribeira Grande health centre moves to public tender
A €26 million public tender has opened for Ribeira Grande's new health centre.
São Miguel · July 20
Lagoa do Fogo shuttle cleared to prepare for August launch
The Court of Auditors has approved the Lagoa do Fogo shuttle on São Miguel. The service is expected to begin in early August with managed access.