October 2
Hundreds of travellers affected by lack of seats on flights from Pico
Flights leaving Pico have no available seats through 9 October, according to the Pico Airport Group. The reported shortage affects hundreds of people.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
October 2
Azores child protection work in focus after 2025 review
Azores child protection commissions recorded 786 children and young people in confirmed risk situations in 2025, according to a regional childhood report.
October 1
Rain warnings move across the Azores as Hanna approaches
Post-tropical Hanna may bring heavy rain to the Azores from October 1 to 3. See when yellow rain warnings apply to the western, central and eastern islands.
October 1
Azores winter vaccination expands flu protection for young children
The Azores' seasonal flu and COVID-19 campaign runs until March 2027, with free flu vaccines now available for children from six months through age four.
October 1
Debt and late supplier payments deepen the impact of the Azores deficit
The Azores posted a €305.5 million deficit in 2025. CESA warns of rising debt, late supplier payments and risks as recovery plan investment winds down.
September 30
SATA ground handling dispute puts inter-island links in focus
Planned strikes in SATA ground handling highlight a dispute over privatisation and raise questions about the future of inter-island air links in the Azores.
September 30
Azores monitor Hanna as heavy rain becomes possible
Hanna could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the Azores from Thursday night. The IPMA says its track and the effects on each island remain uncertain.
September 30
Azores funding enters talks on the next EU budget
Portugal, Spain and France seek dedicated EU funding for outermost regions in the 2028-2034 budget, a decision with direct implications for the Azores.
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.
Pico · September 30
Pico leads interisland ferry arrivals as regional traffic falls in August
Interisland ferry arrivals in the Azores fell about 5.5% in August 2026. Pico recorded the most traffic, while Terceira saw the sharpest decline.
September 28
Azores air access under pressure as passenger numbers and overnight stays fall
Azores air travel fell by 103,766 passengers from April to August, while tourist stays dropped by 71,627 through July, compared with the same months in 2025.
September 27
Azorean research and businesses await new funding round
Research and businesses are the focus of new Azores 2030 funding calls worth over €9 million, with the notices due to open in the coming week.