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Azores celebrate 50 years of autonomy with eyes on the future

Açoriano Oriental9 September 2026 at 10:11

The Azores celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the political autonomy of the Region, commemorating five decades since the inauguration of the first Regional Government. The milestone was marked in a solemn session held at the Palace of Conceição, a historic space that served as the stage for this memorable commemoration.

The event brought together former and current protagonists of the political journey of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, creating a moment of convergence between generations that contributed to the development of autonomy. The presence of these figures allowed for a reflection on the trajectory of half a century of regional self-governance.

The celebration marks half a century of existence of Azorean regional political power, since the first regional executive took office and began the self-governance of the region. This commemoration symbolizes the consolidation of the autonomy status achieved over five decades.

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