Migration technicians warn of pressure resulting from negative exposure of AIMA

The Migration Technicians Union calls for a rigorous investigation into the situation that led to the Judicial Police searches at the AIMA branch in the Azores.

Homeless centre in Ponta Delgada to create eight spaces

Ponta Delgada City Council has ceded land in the parish of Arrifes to the Azorean executive for the creation of transitional accommodation for homeless people.

Azores: Hospital refurbished as a 'resilient' unit

The refurbishment programme for the Ponta Delgada Hospital, damaged by a fire in 2024, is aligned with the region's needs for the next 25 years, says the administrator.

Redevelopment of Ponta Delgada Hospital plans for a "resilient" unit

The intervention “will necessarily be phased to safeguard the provision of healthcare,” explains the chairman of the hospital's board of directors.

Fire at Ponta Delgada Hospital exposed weaknesses but reinforced confidence

The HDES building will undergo recovery and modernisation works.

Ponta Delgada increases support due to rising fuel prices

The Municipal Social Solidarity Fund is intended for individuals and families in vulnerable situations to cope with the increase in fuel prices and to subsidise essential expenses.

AIMA opens internal inquiry following PJ searches in Ponta Delgada

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has launched an internal investigation after the Judicial Police (PJ) conducted searches at its offices in Ponta Delgada.

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AIMA opens internal inquiry following PJ searches in Ponta Delgada

AIMA highlights that the searches took place “exclusively” at the Ponta Delgada office, “not having occurred in any other facilities or services.”

Ponta Delgada Hospital broke consultation record in 2025

The Divino Espírito Santo Hospital (HDES) in Ponta Delgada, affected by a fire two years ago, maintained its services and even set a record for consultations in 2025, the Azores Health Secretary highlighted today.

Searches at AIMA in Ponta Delgada over suspicions of abuse of power and corruption

The Azores Judicial Police (PJ) carried out searches at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) as part of operation 'Linha Direta', which is investigating crimes of abuse of power, undue receipt of advantage, and corruption.

Searches at AIMA in Ponta Delgada over suspicions of abuse of power and corruption

Searches were carried out as part of operation “Linha Direta”, which is investigating crimes of abuse of power, undue receipt of advantage, and corruption.

Searches at AIMA in Ponta Delgada over suspicions of abuse of power and corruption

The Azores Judicial Police (PJ) carried out searches at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) as part of operation 'Linha Direta', which is investigating crimes of abuse of power, undue receipt of advantage, and corruption. In a statement, the PJ revealed that the operation involved the execution of nine search warrants, including three at...

Searches at AIMA in Ponta Delgada over suspicions of abuse of power and corruption

The Azores Judicial Police (PJ) conducted searches at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) as part of Operation 'Linha Direta', which is investigating crimes of abuse of power, undue receipt of advantage, and corruption. In a statement, the PJ revealed that the operation involved executing nine search warrants, including three at private residences and three at the facilities of a public institute, leading to the seizure of significant documentation, particularly computer data and electronic correspondence. A source familiar with the case told the Lusa agency that the searches took place at the AIMA delegation in Ponta Delgada on Wednesday. The PJ stated it is investigating crimes involving public officials who allegedly granted undue priority to certain appointments and case processing in exchange for financial benefits. The investigation is being led by the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Azores DIAP.

Azores Public Service is already testing a four-day work week

While the intention to test a four-day work week in the public sector on the mainland never left the drawing board, it has been underway in the Azores since January, with 400 employees working 32 hours a week. The regional director of Organization, Planning and Public Employment tells ECO that the goal is...

Man dies in workplace accident in Ponta Delgada

The response was ensured in close coordination with the competent authorities, said the port administration. Meanwhile, the public company stated it is supporting the victim's family.

Man dies in workplace accident at the port of Ponta Delgada

An investigation process is underway.

DN kicks off in May with Regional Conferences

Diário de Notícias is set to strengthen its presence across the country by launching a series of conferences to debate the major challenges facing Portugal's different regions. Supported by the Vila Galé Group, which will host the events at its hotels on the mainland and islands, the series begins on May 12th in Ponta Delgada and May 13th in Beja. The inaugural event in Ponta Delgada, co-organised with the Açoriano Oriental, will feature the President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, and cover topics such as the Recovery and Resilience Plan, the Azores 2030 fund programme, and the region's geopolitical role. The Beja event will focus on heritage and tourism as economic drivers, with speakers including Beja Mayor Nuno Palma Ferro and Vila Galé chairman Jorge Rebelo de Almeida.

Azorean cultural agents call for centrality of policies in the Culture sector

Cultural agents from the Azores appealed today for the centrality of policies in the Culture sector at both regional and national levels and warned of the importance of education and professionalisation of the sector.

Navy ship seizes half a tonne of fish during inspection in the Azores

Following the inspection, the fishing vessel was diverted to the port of Ponta Delgada in order to proceed with the applicable legal and administrative procedures.

Azores challenged to transform insularity into value

The Azores must grow less through volume and more through value, argued speakers at the ECO Azores conference, organised by ECO at the Teatro Micaelense in Ponta Delgada. This idea marked both the opening and closing sessions, where regional and national officials presented the main challenges facing the Azorean economy.

Transport is the decisive test for the cohesion of the Azores

In the third and final panel of the ECO Azores conference, organised by ECO at the Teatro Micaelense in Ponta Delgada, the 'Structural Challenges: Demography, Transport and Cohesion' were discussed. In the debate, moderated by ECO deputy director Tiago Freire, it was argued that the cohesion of the Azores depends primarily on the ability to guarantee efficient air and sea connections, greater business competitiveness...

The Big Black Basalt Church in the Azores

Navy coordinates medical rescue of passenger aboard cruise ship in the Azores

The victim was subsequently transported to a hospital unit in Ponta Delgada.

Carlos Salema, former president of the Academy of Sciences, has died

He was a full professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico and was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction. He was noted for his contribution to the telecommunications sector.

Ocean literacy to be promoted in Portugal

Navy coordinated two rescues off the Azores

The first alert reported that a man sailing approximately 1,000 nautical miles from the island of São Miguel was showing signs of a stroke. The second stated that a ship crew member had symptoms of a heart attack.

Portuguese Capital of Culture to continue in 2028 and 2029 with one million euros annually

Ponta Delgada, a city located on the island of São Miguel, was the one chosen for this year.