August 14
Support for fishing in protected areas moves to September agenda
The Regional Government is preparing compensation for fishers affected by RAMPA.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
August 14
Flores port reconstruction remains on track for 2030 completion
The Azores Government maintains April 2030 as the target date for completing the new Lajes das Flores port.
August 14
Energy support applications face validation backlog in the Azores
Thousands of Azores energy-support cases remain unresolved under PROENERGIA.
August 12
Partial eclipse presents viewing challenge in the Azores
Cloud and showers may affect viewing of the 12 August partial solar eclipse in the Azores.
August 12
Air traffic in the Azores continues downward trend in July
The Azores recorded about 296,000 arriving passengers in July, down 4.3% year on year.
August 12
Azores close first half with a lower renewable share in electricity generation
The renewable share of Azores electricity generation fell by 5.2% in the first half of the year.
August 12
Regional suppliers face an average 126-day wait for payment
The Regional Public Administration's average supplier-payment period has risen to 126 days.
August 12
Four-island youth survey brings alcohol use into focus
Findings from Corvo, Faial, Flores and Pico put alcohol use among the key youth health issues.
Pico · August 12
Pico road-slope safety complaint reaches European level
A technical complaint on unstable road slopes in Pico has been raised with European bodies.
August 6
Horta welcomes vessel set to strengthen ocean research in the Azores
Azores Ocean has arrived in Horta to support marine scientific research in the Azores.
August 6
Assessment finds three-year biomass decline for Flores limpet
Assessment records a notable drop in limpet biomass on Flores between 2022 and 2025.
August 6
Western Group cargo service to be retendered after bid exceeds limit
Tender to charter a cargo ship for Flores and Corvo ends without an award.