False catsharks, or Pseudotriakis microdon, are a species of “large,” deep-sea predators “with a patchy worldwide distribution,” the study said. Normally, these sharks are “uniform dark brown to ...

Portugal's space ambitions grow as Atlantic Spaceport Consortium secures approval to operate the nation's first launch center ...

Ranking of the top 10 things to do in The Azores. Travelers favorites include #1 Azores Whale Watching, #2 Sete Cidades (São Miguel) and more.

This video shows aerial views of The Azores in Portugal in 4K, letting the scenery speak without narration. Filmed in ...

According to the airline, an "indication of a mechanical issue in an engine" prompted the flight crew to divert the Airbus A330 to an Air Force base in the Azores.

Azores Getaways, for example, has consulted with government agencies and Azores Airlines, and started offering crazy-low deals for trips to less-visited islands during the off-season: At the time ...

Azores Diving is ranked #4 out of 10 things to do in The Azores. See pictures and our review of Azores Diving.

The Azores have quickly become known as a hiker’s paradise, and Laver, who hikes regularly with her husband, agrees. “There are over 20 different hiking trails just on São Miguel Island alone ...

Discover the Azores, Portugal's island paradise, offering volcanic landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable adventures from whale watching to geothermal spas.

Trace your finger slightly north and then west off the coast of Portugal, eventually you’ll come to the nine volcanic islands of the Azores; an autonomous region known for its lush scenery ...

Sousa said that overpopulation in the Azores was a driving factor for immigration. He explained that in the 1890s, there were 100,000 more people in the Azores than there are today.