Azores Regional Government

Azores autonomy: Historical reflections and budget concerns

8 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Azores President calls for political responsibility for 2027 budget

The Azores continue to navigate historical reflections and political debates surrounding regional autonomy and the 2027 Regional Budget. Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of regional autonomy, former leader Mota Amaral

Portugal completes PRR; municipalities manage post-deadline

10 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Portuguese municipalities advance PRR-funded infrastructure projects

Portugal has officially concluded its Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), with the government confirming that 100% of the plan’s 44 milestones and goals have been met. This execution secures over 16 billion euros in non-

Avian disease outbreak in the Azores

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Newcastle disease confirmed in wild birds across four Azores islands

Following reports of dead pigeons on the islands of Terceira and Graciosa, the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) political party formally requested that the Azores regional government provide transparency regarding the surge in bir

Portugal Exams: Digital Transition and Grading Disputes

37 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Portugal Education Minister addresses exam delays and student integration

The transition to a digitalized national exam model in Portugal has faced significant technical and administrative challenges, including digitalization failures, missing pages, and anomalous grades. While intended to imp

School smartphone restriction initiatives

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Portugal extends school smartphone ban to 9th grade

In late July 2026, Pereira, Colombia approved a policy requiring public schools to post clear mobile-phone rules to reduce classroom distractions and protect students’ mental health. The policy, authored by councilors Wi

Azores fishing industry developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Azores and Madeira secure 500-ton bigeye tuna quota

The fishing sector in the Azores continues to navigate administrative and regulatory shifts. Political scrutiny remains focused on a €1.3 million fishing support facility in São Mateus, Terceira Island. Despite its forma

Azores political dispute over Lotaçor management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Chega party challenges Azores government spending and Lotaçor management

Political tension has escalated in the Azores regarding the management and financial stability of the public fish auction company, Lotaçor. Initially, the dispute centered on administrative changes to fish transport doc