August 6
New plans strengthen management of protected land across six islands
New plans guide conservation and land use in protected areas across six Azorean islands.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
August 4
Seven Azorean islands on alert for heavy rainfall
IPMA has issued a yellow warning for seven Central and Eastern Group islands due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
August 4
Pico-specific forecasts strengthen options for air operations
SATA and IPMA are preparing dedicated forecasts to improve operational decisions at Pico.
August 4
São Miguel prepares a more direct bus network for September
A new São Miguel bus operation is set to bring express services, online sales and a renewed fleet from September.
São Miguel · August 4
Lagoa do Fogo access resumes amid calls for on-site enforcement
Lagoa do Fogo’s shuttle has resumed, but its launch exposed gaps in enforcing access rules.
Flores · August 4
Fajãzinha Stream works aim to reduce flood risk
Regional Government explains sediment removal at Fajãzinha Stream on Flores.
Faial · August 4
Horta begins a week shaped by the Atlantic
The 49th Sea Week runs in Horta until 9 August, with activities on land and at sea.
August 1
Azores tourism overnight stays decline after 2025 peak
The Azores recorded 84,000 fewer overnight stays in the first half of 2026 than in the same period of 2025.
July 31
Report warns of mounting climate pressure on the Azorean coast by 2030
Greenpeace report identifies elevated or high flood risk on eight Azorean islands by 2030.
São Miguel · July 31
New Ribeira Grande health centre moves to public tender
A €26 million public tender has opened for Ribeira Grande's new health centre.
July 31
Financial pressure rises again at the regional hospitals
The liabilities of the Azores’ three regional hospitals reached €284 million in the first quarter of 2026.
July 31
SATA receives regional guarantee as ground-handling sale moves ahead
The Azores Government approved a €55 million guarantee for SATA and set conditions for the sale of SATA Handling.