October 15
December bids to shape choice of Azores Airlines’ future shareholder
SATA sets 9 December as the deadline for binding bids for Azores Airlines, with five candidates invited to the next stage of the privatisation process.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
October 15
SATA lets passengers move trips outside the strike period
SATA passengers can reschedule trips from 21 October to 3 November at no extra cost under the conditions announced for the ground handling strike.
October 15
September brings contrasting price trends for Azorean households
Azores inflation stood at 2.54% in September 2026, below Portugal's rate, while an 11.32% rise in energy prices kept pressure on household budgets.
October 15
Nine entities post losses in regional public sector's half-year accounts
Nine of the Azores' 19 public sector entities posted first-half losses, with hospitals accounting for €32.3 million of the €55.7 million overall loss.
October 14
Shortages in Corvo put supply links to the test
Three crossings from Flores are announced to carry 1,300 kilos of goods to Corvo, while a fresh food shipment from Faial depends on sea conditions.
October 14
Hospitals account for over half of losses in Azores public enterprises
The Azores' three hospitals recorded losses of €32.3 million in the first half of the year, with nine of 19 public entities reporting negative results.
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 14
Praia da Vitória continues renewal of water abstraction infrastructure
Praia da Vitória will continue replacing boreholes near Lajes, with Environmental Fund support to close water sources near potentially contaminated areas.
October 11
Payment pressures mount for Azorean Misericórdias
Azorean Misericórdias warn of difficulties paying staff and suppliers, urging the Government to revise social sector funding by the end of October.
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 9
Rainwater could help restore Faial’s Cancelas well as a freshwater source
On Faial, the Genesis project plans to use rainwater to restore the salt-affected Cancelas well and improve the quality of the public water supply.