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Municipalities in Azores

Angra do Heroísmo(159)Calheta(8)Corvo(21)Horta(82)Lagoa(9)Lajes das Flores(22)Lajes do Pico(13)Madalena(31)Nordeste(4)Ponta Delgada(331)Povoação(18)Praia da Vitória(411)Ribeira Grande(102)Santa Cruz da Graciosa(16)Santa Cruz das Flores(4)São Roque do Pico(1)Velas(11)Vila do Porto(33)Vila Franca do Campo(10)
Angra do Heroísmo(159)Calheta(8)Corvo(21)Horta(82)Lagoa(9)Lajes das Flores(22)Lajes do Pico(13)Madalena(31)Nordeste(4)Ponta Delgada(331)Povoação(18)Praia da Vitória(411)Ribeira Grande(102)Santa Cruz da Graciosa(16)Santa Cruz das Flores(4)São Roque do Pico(1)Velas(11)Vila do Porto(33)Vila Franca do Campo(10)







  • Angra do Heroísmo(159)
  • Calheta(8)
  • Corvo(21)
  • Horta(82)
  • Lagoa(9)
  • Lajes das Flores(22)
  • Lajes do Pico(13)
  • Madalena(31)
  • Nordeste(4)
  • Ponta Delgada(331)
  • Povoação(18)
  • Praia da Vitória(411)
  • Ribeira Grande(102)
  • Santa Cruz da Graciosa(16)
  • Santa Cruz das Flores(4)
  • São Roque do Pico(1)
  • Velas(11)
  • Vila do Porto(33)
  • Vila Franca do Campo(10)

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    The upper deck of the Ponte Luís I over the Douro, designed by Théophile Seyrig and built by the Belgian Société de Willebroeck, is inaugurated in Porto on the king's birthday. The lower deck followed in 1888, and the two-tier iron arch became the enduring emblem of the city.
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Recent stories

Pre-trial detention for suspect of 29 crimes in São Miguel

📍 Azores⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The man was arrested on Tuesday, caught in the act following investigative efforts by the Lagoa Police Station, and is “accused of committing 29 crimes.”

observador.pt23 Oct
Pre-trial detention for suspect of 29 crimes in São Miguel

Judiciary Police arrest suspect for alleged attempted murder on São Miguel island

📍 Azores⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The alleged attempted murder took place in the early hours of October 11.

cmjornal.pt14 Oct
Judiciary Police arrest suspect for alleged attempted murder on São Miguel island

Attempted murder with razor at religious festival in the Azores

📍 Azores⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The attempted murder occurred after an argument with the victim. The wounds caused 'potentially serious' injuries.

cmjornal.pt14 Oct
Attempted murder with razor at religious festival in the Azores

Pre-trial detention for drug trafficking suspect on the island of São Miguel

📍 Azores⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The suspect was arrested in the parish of Rosário for the alleged crime of drug trafficking.

cmjornal.pt12 Oct
Pre-trial detention for drug trafficking suspect on the island of São Miguel

Francisco César advocates for a new commitment to the social sector

📍 Azores🏛️ Government🩺 Health#government-policy+2 more

The socialist warned of the financial difficulties faced by private social solidarity institutions, arguing that they “cannot continue to act as a bank for the Regional Government.”

observador.pt22 Jun
Francisco César advocates for a new commitment to the social sector

Man arrested for double attempted murder in the Azorean municipality of Lagoa

📍 Azores⚖️ Legal🩺 Health#crime-report+1 more

The victims received medical assistance on-site but were subsequently transported to a hospital unit.

cmjornal.pt19 Jun
Man arrested for double attempted murder in the Azorean municipality of Lagoa

Iniciativa Liberal advocates for the decentralisation of powers to municipalities in the Azores

📍 Azores🏛️ Government🚇 Infrastructure#decentralization+2 more

Despite highlighting the “social and economic dynamics” of the municipality and “the population growth and technological development”, Pedro Ferreira stated he left Lagoa “deeply concerned”.

cmjornal.pt15 May
Iniciativa Liberal advocates for the decentralisation of powers to municipalities in the Azores

PS/Azores leader says the party must be prepared to go to elections and govern

📍 Azores🏛️ Government#regional-politics+1 more

The socialist mentioned that, “very soon,” the PS/Azores will hold elections for the presidency.

cmjornal.pt26 Apr
PS/Azores leader says the party must be prepared to go to elections and govern

Rodrigo Herédia's hotel rises from the ashes in the Azores

📍 Azores🧭 Travel🏠 Property#tourism+1 more

Destroyed by a fire in January 2025, Rodrigo Herédia's Sul Villas & Spa accommodation in São Miguel will partially reopen on May 18th. Bookings are now available for ten villas with sea views, a swimming pool, or a jacuzzi.

Expresso16 Apr
Rodrigo Herédia's hotel rises from the ashes in the Azores

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