Information: President of the Government received Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, highlighted today the impact of hosting the National Congress of APAVT - Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies on the projection of the Azores destination. The event will be held in the Region at the end of November. "The hosting of this APAVT Congress is also a demonstration of what the Azores are doing in tourism," said Vasco Corde... more >>

Information: President of the Government visits works to improve operating conditions of Corvo Aerodrome
The President of the Regional Government visited today the resurfacing works of the runway and apron of Corvo Aerodrome, an investment of two million Euros that is part of an investment plan aimed at improving air accessibility in the Region. "From the standpoint of air accessibility, this investment falls within a series of other investments that have been or are being carried out on several isl... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro visits new premises of Home Support Services on Flores
The President of the Government visited today the new premises of the Home Support Services of "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of Santa Cruz das Flores. This investment ensured all the conditions to serve 30 elderly people and included the expansion of the of the institution's nursing home, which will now have another 18 beds. After visiting the new facilities, which represented an investment o... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights impact of works in the areas of Education, Health and Maritime Transport on Flores Island
The President of the Regional Government highlighted in Santa Cruz the impact of ongoing works in areas fundamental to the development of the island, such as education, health and maritime accessibility. "There are ongoing works in these fundamental areas, such as education, health and transport, and we believe that it will contribute to a significant improvement in the economy of the Flores and i... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces investments to provide fire brigades with new equipment
The President of the Regional Government announced on the island of Flores an investment of around 2.2 million Euros to provide regional fire departments with new ambulances and personal protective equipment for search and rescue operations. Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the opening of the rehabilitation and expansion works of Santa Cruz das Flores Fire Station, an investment of nearly 700 thousand Euro... more >>

Information: Programme for construction and refurbishment of schools represents investment of nearly 160 million Euros, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government visited today the refurbishment works of Padre Mauricio de Freitas School in Santa Cruz das Flores. They are included in the programme for the construction and improvement of school buildings that is underway in the Region, representing a global investment of about 160 million Euros. "The investment in this school is not isolated and falls within a series of invest... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro opens renewal works of elderly home and praises partnership ensuring social support to the Azorean population
The President of the Regional Government opened today the renewal and expansion works of Luís Soares de Sousa Home in Ponta Delgada, an investment of about 2.3 million Euros intended to increase the Night Centre capacity to 46 vacancies. On the occasion, Vasco Cordeiro emphasised the importance of the partnership signed between the Government and about 230 Private Social Security Institution... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro calls for Strategic Coordination Council to analyse proposals for Plan and Budget for 2019
The President of the Azorean Government has convened a meeting of the Regional Strategic Concertation Council in Ponta Delgada next Friday for the presentation and analysis of the proposals for the 2019 Plan and Budget. The meeting of this advisory and coordination body for the areas of economic, social and environmental policies, which includes representatives of regional social partners, will t... more >>

Information: President of the Government received RTP Opinion Board
The President of the Government received today the RTP Opinion Board at a meeting, where he conveyed the belief that the needs of public radio and television service in the Azores are not limited to the improvement of facilities and technical equipment. "It is important to acknowledge the efforts undertaken and the steps taken to improve the operating conditions of public radio and television ser... more >>

Information: President of the Regional Government renews team of regional directors
The President of the Regional Government has decided to renew the team of regional directors and public entities, which includes changes in the areas of Social Solidarity, Education, Culture, Health, Tourism and Rural Development. In addition to the changes in these regional directorates, this renewal process also includes the appointment of new the Presidents of the Administration Board of the Re... more >>