Latest news and stories about government policy in Azores, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Azores will expand local services for immigrants in July so residents outside Faial, Terceira and São Miguel no longer need to travel to those islands to handle documentation. The change will affect about 9,000 immigrants in the archipelago and aims to decentralise consular/immigration procedures. Immigrants living on smaller Azorean islands should plan to use local services from July rather than travel between islands.
Correio da Manhã reports the Ministério Público has opened a judicial inquiry (inquérito) into the deaths of a pregnant woman and her baby in the Azores. Authorities have launched the investigation to establish medical and procedural facts; the story is still developing. Those following healthcare provision in the Azores should watch for formal findings and any local service changes.
The Ministério Público (Public Prosecution Service) is Portugal's independent state prosecution body, responsible for leading criminal investigations, bringing charges, and representing the public interest in court.
The MP operates autonomously from the government and the police, though it directs criminal investigations carried out by the Polícia Judiciária, PSP, and GNR. It is led by the Procurador-Geral da República (Attorney General), who is appointed by the President on the government's proposal.
The MP gets involved in high-profile cases including corruption, financial crime, and incidents of potential institutional negligence. It also defends the legality of government actions and protects citizens' fundamental rights through the courts.
An inquérito disciplinar (disciplinary inquiry) is a formal internal investigation into a public servant’s or professional’s conduct that can lead to sanctions such as warnings, fines, suspension or dismissal. In the current judicial reform context it is being highlighted as a mechanism to address delays in court proceedings alongside proposed financial penalties.
PS leader Pedro Nuno Carneiro rejects an inquiry commission into the Lajes base, instead demanding parliamentary explanations from Minister Rangel, whom he criticizes for displaying nervousness regarding US diplomatic statements.
An analytical breakdown of the conflicting statements between Marco Rubio and Paulo Rangel regarding the authorization and transparency of US military flight operations at Lajes Air Base.
Bolieiro advocates for the Portuguese government to acknowledge the strategic and economic significance of the Azores region.
The Chega parliamentary group in the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, composed of five deputies, justified holding the debate due to the approaching deadline for the implementation of the RRP.
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Bolieiro lamented that decentralisation has been carried out in a “timid” way: it is “an opportunity for no one to take responsibility”. He argued that the law on local elections is decisive.
The Government of the Republic created a working group this week to revise the law. The President of the Government of the Azores wants gains, recognition of insularity, and no losses compared to historical levels.
The party states that it “is not against culture (...)”, but rejects the idea that “more than two million euros of taxpayers' money can be approved without clear answers”.
Although Chega considers the connections an “essential condition” for the regional economy following Ryanair's departure, the proposal was met with votes against from the PSD, IL, and CDS-PP, and abstentions from the other parties.
José Manuel Bolieiro (who has his ideas in order), the war of numbers (which no longer makes sense), and the State's troika (which always follows the National Team) are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
José Manuel Bolieiro says the Montenegro government 'has sought to establish itself as reformist', but the 'political chessboard' is a limitation. He defends the US presence at Lajes, but also a review of the usage agreement.
José Manuel Bolieiro says the Montenegro government 'has sought to establish itself as reformist', but the 'political chessboard' is a limitation. He defends the US presence at Lajes, but also calls for a review of the usage agreement.
Based on statements made by António José Seguro in the Azores, Alberto Gonçalves evaluates the rhetoric of the President of the Republic.
António José Seguro went to the Azores for his first June 10th as President. Among the speeches, Miguel Monjardino's stands out regarding the international situation with a warning about the “great rupture”.
June 10th celebrations took politicians to the Azores. Was it due to the importance of the day or just so they could 'show their faces'? Protests in the United Kingdom are increasing, as is public unrest.
It is Portugal Day, the Day of Camões and the Portuguese Communities, and the official ceremonies are taking place this year in the Azores. The President of the Republic is on Terceira Island, where he presided over the military ceremonies and gave his first speech in Angra do Heroísmo. These are the first June 10th commemorations of António José Seguro's presidential term. We followed the celebrations here minute by minute.
Seguro criticises the Government's stance, stating that the country must take action rather than waiting for miraculous solutions.
The President of the Regional Government of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, considered today that the June 10th speeches at the ceremonies held on Terceira Island emphasised the dimension of the archipelago, whose importance is beginning to be more valued.
The Prime Minister shared a message today regarding Portugal Day, stating that this date highlighted the goal of a “joint effort” for a country with a better quality of life and equal opportunities, while maintaining international respect.
The statement argues that regional autonomy has had a positive impact on the country's overall strength.
Pedro Pinto, parliamentary leader, believes that the Prime Minister 'must have had his ears burning'.
Donald Trump says the Islamic country will now pay the price for the delay. Also, the Portugal Day celebrations have ended - the first for António José Seguro as President of the Republic.
Strategies exclude outermost regions, such as the Azores and Madeira.
The political party Livre emphasizes the appeal made by the President of the Republic regarding the need for a new development model for the country.
It is the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and the official ceremonies are taking place this year in the Azores. The President of the Republic is on Terceira Island, where he presided over the Military Ceremonies and gave his first speech in Angra do Heroísmo. These are the first June 10th commemorations of António José Seguro's presidential term. We are following the celebrations here minute by minute.
For the national leader of the PS, the speech “gives strength and energy” and “inspires for the future” of the country.
From Angra do Heroísmo, in the Azores, the head of state used the country's main symbolic ceremony to issue warnings to the Government regarding wages, housing, and strategic vision, to make an appeal against political polarisation, and to send a message to European and North American allies at a time of growing international instability.
Rui Calafate, a commentator for CNN Portugal, analyses the speech given by the President of the Republic in Angra do Heroísmo during the Portugal Day celebrations.
In the Azores, Seguro recalled the “special duties” at Lajes, advocated for consensus using “middle-ground words,” and sent messages to Montenegro to carry out reforms (“long-term interest”).
The Azores are “a place that compels us to assume special responsibilities and duties, within the framework of the full assertion of our sovereignty,” said António José Seguro in his Portugal Day speech in Angra do Heroísmo, on Terceira Island.
