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Practical articles on common legal questions in the Azores — written for people who need clear answers.
August 18, 2026
Accidents at natural pools and viewpoints: who is liable?
Falls at Furnas, Poças or coastal viewpoints peak in summer. Learn when the municipality, private operators or the visitor's own risk applies.
Read articleAugust 14, 2026
Wills and estate planning: why handle this on your summer visit to the Azores
Emigrants returning in summer often use the trip to get paperwork in order. Wills, powers of attorney and asset organisation prevent complicated estates later.
Read articleAugust 11, 2026
Robbed at the beach or airport? Legal steps for tourists and residents
Police are stepping up patrols at beaches and airports until September. Learn how to report theft, what to expect from insurance and how to protect your rights.
Read articleAugust 7, 2026
Seasonal tourism work in the Azores: rights of those employed only for the summer
Hotels, restaurants and car hire hire for peak season. Fixed-term contracts, hours, holidays and dismissal: what the law guarantees seasonal workers.
Read articleAugust 4, 2026
Summer traffic fines: common offences and when it is worth challenging them
Operation Summer 2026 brings tighter enforcement and a road code review ahead. Learn the most common fines and when a challenge makes sense.
Read articleJuly 31, 2026
Accidents on tourist activities in the Azores: who is liable and how to claim compensation
Jeep tours, whale watching, natural pools: when leisure activities cause injury, operator liability and insurance make all the difference.
Read articleJuly 28, 2026
Rent-a-car complaints in the Azores: unfair charges, fines and damage claims
Unexpected charges after returning the car are common in summer. Learn how to challenge fees, damage you did not cause and pass-through traffic fines.
Read articleJuly 24, 2026
Local accommodation and summer rentals in the Azores: obligations owners cannot ignore
Tourist demand peaks in summer. Learn what Portuguese law requires on local accommodation, contracts, licensing and fine risks.
Read articleJuly 17, 2026
18-year-old detained for attempted homicide in Ribeira Grande: what it means in legal terms
The Judicial Police detained a young man strongly suspected of attempting to kill a 16-year-old during agricultural work in São Miguel. We explain attempted homicide, what detention changes, and why legal assistance matters from the first moment.
Read articleJuly 17, 2026
Summer holidays and contact arrangements: what separated parents need to know
July and August raise questions about school holidays, travel abroad and missed contact time. We explain the legal framework and practical steps in the Azores.
Read articleJuly 16, 2026
Preventive detention in Azores drug-trafficking inquiry: what this coercive measure means
A 49-year-old man will await trial in preventive detention after being arrested in Lisbon in a DIAP inquiry in the Azores. We explain what preventive detention is, the role of the first judicial interrogation, and what changes for defendants in this type of investigation.
Read articleJuly 16, 2026
Operation "Mayday" in the Azores: what the fraud convictions over the mobility subsidy mean
Two defendants were sentenced to 10 and 14 years in prison in Operation Mayday. We explain the offences involved, the difference between effective and suspended sentences, and what this judgment means for anyone facing criminal proceedings.
Read articleJuly 7, 2026
Divorce and property division in the Azores: how it works and how to protect your rights
From the divorce petition to dividing assets: matrimonial property regimes, the steps of the process and the most common mistakes to avoid.
Read articleJuly 7, 2026
Road accidents in the Azores: what to do (and what not to do)
From the first minutes after an accident to the insurer's offer: the steps that protect your rights and the mistakes that can cost you compensation.
Read articleJuly 7, 2026
Inheritances in the Azores with emigrant heirs: how to settle the estate
Inherited property in São Miguel but live in the US or Canada? Learn how heir qualification works, remote estate division and regularisation of older properties.
Read articleJuly 6, 2026
Portuguese citizenship for descendants of Azorean emigrants: a step-by-step guide
Children and grandchildren of Azorean emigrants can obtain Portuguese citizenship without traveling to the Azores. Learn who qualifies, which documents you need and how long it takes.
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