October 9
Inter-island transport funding shapes Azores response to the 2027 State Budget
Higher transfers to the Azores in the 2027 State Budget accompany a regional call for more inter-island transport funding to reduce planned borrowing.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
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.
October 8
Planned hospital recruitment falls short of nursing needs
The Azores plan 40 new hospital nursing vacancies by the end of 2026, while the Order of Nurses estimates a regional shortfall of 250 professionals.
October 8
Azores seek to strengthen addiction services that remain insufficient
Addiction services in the Azores remain insufficient. Supervised consumption rooms depend on talks with Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande councils.
October 5
Quality of the visitor experience takes centre stage as tourism slows
Bolieiro calls for a joint response to slower tourism in the Azores, linking service quality with a proposed €17 million promotion budget for 2027.
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
Travel for abortion care highlights healthcare challenges in the Azores
In 2025, 34.2% of women living in the Azores who had an abortion travelled outside the region, according to Portugal's Directorate-General of Health.
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.
São Jorge · October 5
Raimundo Leonardes marks Viola da Terra Day with practical session and new website
Raimundo Leonardes marked Viola da Terra Day on São Jorge with a session on stringing, tuning and maintenance…
October 4
“Lugares do Povoamento” photography competition marks 600 years of settlement in the Azores
The Lugares do Povoamento photography competition marks 600 years of Azorean settlement. Free entries until 31…
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.
October 4
Hanna affects homes and roads as 18 Azores flights are cancelled
Hanna brought flooding to Faial and Santa Maria, landslides and blocked roads. SATA cancelled 18 flights; no injuries were reported in Vila do Porto.