July 31
SATA keeps inter-island fares unchanged after airport fee update
SATA Air Açores will absorb updated airport fees on inter-island services.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
July 25
Science takes on invasive algae threatening the Azorean coast
A new study brings science and management together to address Rugulopteryx okamurae in the Azores.
Corvo · July 25
Summer data to guide tourism management on Corvo
Summer plan will measure tourism pressure on Corvo and inform future decisions.
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 24
Magnitude 2.4 earthquake recorded near São Caetano felt in Madalena
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake recorded on Pico was felt in São Caetano and Candelária, in the municipality of Madalena.
July 24
Azores build a scientific response to invasive seaweed expansion
Study brings together science, mitigation and potential uses to address Rugulopteryx okamurae in the Azores.
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 21
Nuvem cable strengthens the Azores’ digital link to the United States and Portugal
Google’s Nuvem transatlantic cable strengthens the Azores’ position in digital links between Europe and the Americas.
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.
July 19
Azores programme to take 15 technology companies to Web Summit 2026
A call will select 15 Azorean companies for Web Summit 2026, with applications open until 14 August.
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.
Flores · July 19
New tender seeks to maintain maritime supplies to Flores
The Azores launch an urgent €7.5 million tender to secure regular freight deliveries to Flores.