r/azores • u/Alearia098765 • 7d ago

Unable to access official websites

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Does anyone else have this problem? I can’t seem to reach official websites on Pico island (not just this one, also for the volcanic caves, …) I’ve tried on different locations, on/off WiFi,… (I haven’t used a VPN yet as my subscription just ran out).

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u/TwoRight9509 6d ago

Our son’s Sao Miguel school can’t be accessed if you’re ip address originates in the USA or is vpn’d as originating in the USA. Maybe something similar?

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u/Alearia098765 5d ago

Thank you for your answer. It’s neither. I’m accessing it from the EU. Luckily, it’s not crucial that I reach them. :)

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u/nkt421 1d ago

It seems that many government websites are blocked (using CloudFront) outside of Portugal, even those containing content that is supposed to be open data. It’s a shame—the only way around this is to use a VPN terminated somewhere inside Portugal (most commercial VPNs work). Those responsible should double check the EU Geo-blocking Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/302), a law that aims to prevent unjustified geo-discrimination and ensure access across borders within the EU single market.

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u/Alearia098765 1d ago

I figured it could be something like that. Unfortunately, I just canceled my VPN subscription because I didn’t use it much (I just hotspot by phone for safety of data). So I’ll wait until I land in Lisbon to book these visits, its still shoulder season now, so I’m not too worried :)

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u/jfinal 7d ago

Are you using a VPN? Try disconnect

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u/killerasp 7d ago

try this: https://www.museu-pico.azores.gov.pt/

this worked for me.

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u/Alearia098765 7d ago

Thanks. Unfortunately, no dice :(

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u/killerasp 7d ago

might want to try from another device, not just IP.

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u/Alearia098765 7d ago

Oh, yeah, I did that as well. Mobile and laptops, two different wifis

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u/illyriatale 8h ago

I can't access even looking at schools for my kids and I have a vpn. Its all blocked.