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The IPMA has indicated the possibility of snow showers in higher areas of the Central and Eastern groups, where it is uncommon to snow. The last time it snowed across the entire archipelago was in 2009.
In 2009, snow hit the high-altitude areas of several islands and fell across almost the entire Azorean archipelago, according to the IPMA.
The situation is associated with the low-pressure system Therese, which is expected to cause a significant increase in wind intensity.
The IPMA states that the drop in maximum and minimum temperatures is due to a 'northern current' and the 'joint action between the anticyclone centred west of the archipelago and a low-pressure system' currently forming.
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.
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.
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 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 ...
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.
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.
Portuguese-American chef Maria Lawton, creator of the PBS television series “Maria's Portuguese Table”, has published a children's cookbook of traditional Portuguese sweet recipes, inspired by her relationship with her Azorean grandmother.
José Luís Carneiro says the 'fragmentation of votes only benefits the right and the far right'. Also, Sporting win in the Azores (3–2) amid fresh refereeing controversy.
