September 26
Azores diesel prices set to rise 46.5 cents above January level
Fuel prices in the Azores rise by 5 to 7 cents per litre in October. Business leaders seek a review of support measures after sharp increases since January.
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Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
September 25
Azores record 5,096 more foreign residents than in 2022
The Azores recorded 10,219 foreign residents in 2025, nearly twice the 2022 figure of 5,123, according to figures from the Migration and Asylum Report.
September 25
Apartments pull further ahead of houses in Azores bank valuations
Bank valuations for homes in the Azores reached €1,678 per square metre in August 2026. Apartments rose 22.4% year on year, outpacing houses across the region.
September 25
Azores construction faces labour shortages and uncertainty after recovery funding
Construction firms in the Azores face worker shortages, especially beyond São Miguel, while the end of recovery plan investment raises fears for jobs.
September 25
More Monday seats, but a later arrival from Terceira to Pico
SATA's winter schedule removes the morning connection from Terceira to Pico. GAPix seeks better transfers and more flights from Thursday to Sunday.
September 24
Fossil fuels still dominate electricity generation in the Azores
Fuel oil and diesel account for 69% of electricity produced in the Azores, according to EDA data, underscoring the scale of the islands' energy transition.
September 24
Finance and jobs at the centre of Azores Airlines investor selection
Azores Airlines has five preliminary bids. SATA will weigh price, financial strength and worker protections before inviting binding offers for a majority stake.
September 24
Azores see monthly fall in registered unemployment as national total rises
In August, employment centres in the Azores had 3,690 registered unemployed people, down 278 from a year earlier and 41 from July, according to IEFP.
September 22
Regional finances underpin Fitch's revised Azores assessment
Fitch has raised the Azores' credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, citing stronger regional revenue and an improved operating balance.
September 22
Delay in electricity rules leads PS Açores to demand answers
PS Açores says the Regional Government is delaying rules for the new electricity system, affecting renewables and self-consumption across the islands.
September 22
Azores at the heart of Portugal’s invasive seaweed response plan
Portugal’s 2026-2030 plan strengthens monitoring and response to Rugulopteryx okamurae, an invasive seaweed found on eight Azorean islands along coastal areas.
September 22
Barra Marina enters a new phase under regional leadership
Azores government plans a feasibility study and international tender for Barra Marina, as Santa Cruz focuses on renewing its public water network.