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The situation results from a northern current over the region, according to the IPMA.
Socialist leader José Luís Carneiro has criticised the government for its failure to revise the National Defence Strategic Concept, citing the delay as evidence of incompetence and a devaluation of the Azores' strategic importance.
The tremor had its epicentre about three kilometres south of Água Retorta.
The tremor was recorded at 21:53 (22:53 in Lisbon) on Saturday and had its epicentre about three kilometres south of Água Retorta, on the island of São Miguel.
If the Regional Government intends to be an active partner in defending security, the solution does not lie in creating more parliamentary working groups to reach conclusions that those on the ground already know.
Amidst fumaroles, this is the new dining space from the Bensaude group, a cafeteria defined by its location and Azorean tradition. Stew soup is guaranteed. Opens in April.
José Manuel Bolieiro believes that the Mobility Subsidy is, in reality, a form of compensation, and although he is satisfied with the reduction in the price paid by the Azoreans, he criticises the structure of the support.
In the Azores, the maximum fare supported by residents for round-trip flights to the mainland is 119 euros, and the fare supported by students is 89 euros.
Centrists state that the current model is distorting the purpose of the SSM and criticise the fact that, in some cases, Azoreans have to wait more than a month for the reimbursement of ticket costs.
The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) is seeking to question the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament regarding the increased U.S. military movements at the Lajes Base in the Azores. The PS emphasizes the need for clarity on whether Portugal was properly informed or authorized for these operations, which may involve U.S. military actions outside NATO agreements. The context includes recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, raising concerns about the strategic use of the base amid regional tensions. The PS's initiative aims to clarify the legal and diplomatic framework governing U.S. activities at Lajes, highlighting Portugal's strategic importance and the need for transparency in military cooperation.
Home News Overnight stays decrease registered Overnight stays decrease registered The Azores recorded a 9. 9% reduction in overnight stays in tourist accommodations in January compared to the same period last year.
Home News Direct flights connecting Portuguese archipelagos Direct flights connecting Portuguese archipelagos Azores Airlines, part of the SATA group, will begin a new direct flight between Terceira Island in the Azores and Madeira Island on 7 May, it was announced on 27 February.
The Azores Meteorological Forecast and Surveillance Centre has issued a red alert for the western Azores islands due to the expected impact of a cold front. This front, linked to a frontal system to the northwest, is anticipated to bring moderate to strong winds and increased sea agitation, raising safety concerns for the region.
The amendment to the social mobility subsidy, which reimburses a large part of the air travel costs for residents of the Azores and Madeira, now requires travelers to prove they have no debts to the Tax Authority and Social Security. This change may be reversed before it is implemented, as opposition parties plan to vote on parliamentary reviews. The government argues that the changes benefit residents by limiting travel costs, but regional leaders criticize the new requirements as stigmatizing and offensive. The debate in Parliament will address concerns about fairness and the impact on economically vulnerable citizens.
Home News Rental support in the Azores Rental support in the Azores The number of beneficiaries of the Municipal Housing Rental Support Program in Ponta Delgada, Azores, increased from 40 to 187 between 2021 and 2025, representing an investment of over €1. 5 million, the City Council revealed.
Home News Pico Island airport expansion Pico Island airport expansion The Government of the Azores has created a working group to decide on the “best option” and “schedule” the expansion project for Pico Airport, according to a decree from the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infras
Bad weather also affects Madeira and the Azores
The Secretary-General of the Socialist Party accuses the Government of the 'most flagrant attack' since 1976 on the autonomous powers of Madeira and the Azores with changes to the Social Mobility Subsidy. 'When the AD Government, led by Luís Montenegro, puts forward a proposal for mobility between the mainland and the regions ...
The PS secretary-general said that changes to the Social Mobility Allowance constitute the 'most blatant attack since 1976 on the autonomy of the powers of the autonomous regions'.
In a year when the volume of wine fell, two small regions increased their production: the Azores and Beira Interior.
Surrounded by a complementary urban park, Hotel Açores in Lisbon marks two decades and is now cooking up new offerings. The garden façade and the Basáltico restaurant whet the appetite for more Azorean wonders.
Payment of the Social Mobility Allowance is suspended pending publication of the ministerial order that sets out the new legal framework for reimbursing travel by residents of the Azores and Madeira.
The PS will request parliamentary consideration of the decree‑law that establishes new rules for the awarding of the social mobility allowance to residents of the Azores and Madeira, announced on Tuesday the party leader in the Azores, Francisco César. "The Socialist Party has for several months been warning the Government about the problems ...
Presidential candidate Luís Marques Mendes warned today that the Portuguese State is “still very centralised” and again promised to establish regular meetings with the regional governments of the Azores and Madeira if elected.
