Azores
Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic
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| 2024 | Thirteenth regional election for the Legislative Assembly of the Azores, reflecting the ongoing democratic governance of the autonomous region. |
| 2024 |
Paulo do Nascimento Cabral
Elected as a member of the European Parliament representing the Aliança Democrática
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| 2024 |
Political status of the Azores
Most recent regional election shows PSD significantly increasing its vote share to 42.1%, while PS declines to 35.9%. PPM and IL also show increased representation.
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| 2024 | Subtropical Storm Patty impacted the Azores. |
| 2024 | Continued playing for Everton in the Premier League, making 10 appearances in the first part of the 2024-25 season. |
| 2024 | Joined Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Premier League, continuing his international football journey. |
| November 22 2024 | Non-tendered by the Red Sox, becoming a free agent, and immediately re-signed to a minor league contract. |
| November 19 2024 | Designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox. |
| September 7 2024 | Transferred to the 60-day injured list, ending his season. |
| July 23 2024 | Placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation while on optional assignment with Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. |
| March 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
Azorean regional election held with increased voter turnout compared to 2020. Total voter turnout progressively increased throughout the day, reaching 50.33% by 19:00, which is a 4.92 percentage point increase from the 2020 election.
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| March 15 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
The government's program was approved with votes from PSD, CDS and PPM, with abstentions from Chega, IL and PAN. PS and BE voted against the program.
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| March 4 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
Bolieiro's second cabinet was sworn in.
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| February 22 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
The new Azores regional parliament was sworn in.
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| February 20 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
José Manuel Bolieiro was nominated as President of the Regional Government by the Representative of the Republic in the Azores, Pedro Catarino.
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| February 4 2024 |
2020 Azorean regional election
Early elections were called for the Azorean regional government following the collapse of the minority coalition.
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| February 4 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
The Azorean regional election was held to determine the composition of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, replacing all 57 members. This was the first snap election since Azores gained its autonomy in 1976.
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| January 21 2024 |
2024 Azorean regional election
First candidates' debate for the Azorean regional election was held on RTP Açores, moderated by João Simas. Participants included Bolieiro (PSD/CDS/PPM), Cordeiro (PS), Pacheco (CH), Lima (BE), Barata (IL), Neves (PAN), Varela (CDU), Azevedo (L), Furtado (JPP), and Matos (ADN).
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| 2023 | Appeared in 27 major-league games with the Mariners, compiling a 4-1 record with a 2.83 ERA and one save. |
| December 2023 |
2024 Azorean regional election
Carlos Furtado announced he had joined the Together for the People (JPP) party and would become its regional leader in the Azores.
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| December 11 2023 |
2024 Azorean regional election
President of Portugal dissolves the regional parliament of the Azores and officially calls early elections for 4 February 2024.
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| November 30 2023 |
2024 Azorean regional election
José Manuel Bolieiro meets with the President of Portugal and suggests holding early regional legislative elections on 4 February 2024, proposing a coalition of PSD, CDS-PP, and PPM.
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| November 23 2023 |
2024 Azorean regional election
Azores parliament rejects the regional government's 2024 budget proposal, with 28 MPs voting against, 27 in favor, and 2 abstentions.
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| November 21 2023 | During a friendly match between Portugal U20 and Italy U20, Chermiti publicly denounced racial abuse by an opponent on social media after Portugal lost 2-1. |
| November 17 2023 | Traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Luis Urías. |
| November 7 2023 | Started for Everton U21s in an EFL Trophy group stage match against Mansfield Town, scoring the only goal of the game through an extra-time penalty. |
| August 30 2023 | Made his first start for Everton in an EFL Cup match against Doncaster Rovers, being substituted at half-time with the team trailing 1-0. |
| August 26 2023 | Made his Premier League debut for Everton, coming off the bench in the 66th minute in a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park. |
| August 11 2023 | Signed a four-year contract with Everton FC for a transfer fee of €12.5 million, potentially rising to €15 million with add-ons. |
| July 19 2023 | Sent back down to Double-A after initial MLB appearance. |
| July 7 2023 | Made MLB debut, throwing a scoreless inning with one strikeout, becoming only the second Portuguese-born player in MLB history. |
| July 6 2023 | Promoted to Major League Baseball for the first time by the Seattle Mariners. |
| June 23 2023 | Iuri Medeiros signed for Al-Nasr SC (Dubai) in a transfer deal worth €3 million, moving to the United Arab Emirates club. |
| March 8 2023 |
2024 Azorean regional election
Liberal Initiative withdraws support for the PSD/CDS-PP/PPM coalition government, citing deep policy disagreements and tensions between minor parties.
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| February 15 2023 | Made his debut in European competitions, coming on as a substitute in the final minutes of a 1–1 draw against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-offs. |
| February 11 2023 | Started against rivals Porto, scoring a late consolation goal in a 2–1 loss. Was praised by Porto's manager Sérgio Conceição as a 'youngster with a lot of quality'. |
| February 6 2023 | Scored his first goal for Sporting CP and first Primeira Liga goal in a 1–0 away victory over Rio Ave. |
| February 1 2023 | Made his first start for Sporting CP, playing the full match in a 5–0 home victory over Braga. |
| January 15 2023 | Made his debut for Sporting CP's main team, coming off the bench to replace Paulinho in the 78th minute of a 2–2 Primeira Liga draw against Benfica. |
| 2022 |
MV Al Salmy 4
Sold for scrap and sent to Alang, India as Myth.
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| 2022 |
Paulo do Nascimento Cabral
Concluded role as chief of staff to the President of the Government of the Azores
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| 2022 |
Paulo do Nascimento Cabral
Started role as advisor for Azorean affairs and Energy at the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Union
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| 2022 | Became a member of the Assembly of the Republic, representing the Socialist Party. |
| 2022 | Tropical Storm Gaston affected the Azores. |
| 2022 | Promoted to Sporting CP's main team in the Primeira Liga, making 16 appearances and scoring 3 goals during the 2022-23 season. |
| November 2022 | Began training with Sporting CP's senior team after recovering from injuries. |
| November 15 2022 | Added to the Mariners' 40-man roster to protect from the Rule 5 draft. |
| August 2022 | Promoted to Double-A Arkansas Travelers, pitching with a 3.46 ERA and striking out 24 batters while walking only two. |
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