September 20
Depression Six passes south of the Azores with effects expected in Flores and Corvo
Tropical depression Six, located south of Flores, may bring rain and thunderstorms to the Azores Western Group on Sunday and Monday, according to IPMA.
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Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
September 20
Refunds resume as technical issues persist on mobility platform
The Territorial Continuity platform again accepts refunds for tickets issued since June, while technical limits remain and CTT support stays available.
September 18
Azores Geopark showcases Capelinhos monitoring in Finland
Azores Geopark presented its Capelinhos Volcano monitoring work in Lappeenranta, strengthening preparations for UNESCO revalidation in 2027.
September 18
Mobility platform retains technical issues while refunds resume
The Territorial Continuity Mechanism platform still has technical limitations, although it now handles refunds for tickets issued from 6 June.
September 18
Six bidders move forward in Azores Airlines sale
Six entities have been invited to submit proposals for Azores Airlines by 21 September.
September 15
AzoresBus bolsters team after early disruptions in São Miguel
AzoresBus acknowledges early delays and cancellations in São Miguel’s new network and plans to recruit more drivers.
September 10
August extends decline in arriving passengers in the Azores
Airport arrivals in the Azores fell 6.2% in August, extending an eight-month year-on-year decline.
September 10
Faial set to join a new ocean listening network
The BlueOASIS project plans an underwater acoustic monitoring network, including a hub on Faial.
September 10
Azores map more than 3,000 buildings containing asbestos materials
Regional inventory records 3,149 Azorean buildings containing asbestos materials.
September 10
Azores Airlines sale moves into applicant review phase
SATA Holding received eight expressions of interest in the sale of at least 75% of Azores Airlines.
September 10
Reducing gaps in healthcare access is key to protecting babies in the Azores
Infant mortality is falling in the Azores, but access to care across all islands remains a priority.
September 7
Refund system can now combine separately bought mainland and Madeira tickets
The refund platform can now link tickets separately bought by Azores residents.