Information: President of the Government announces measures to increase fishers' income and ensure sustainability of resources
The President of the Government announced today a series of measures for the restructuring of the Fisheries sector in the Region with the aim of increasing the income of Azorean fishers and contributing to the sustainability of the exploitation of fish resources. "We are here before the representatives of the fishing industry to fulfil our commitment and to present measures that are in line with t... more >>

Information: European Regions approve formal position towards defence of Cohesion Policy
The Political Bureau of the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR), an interregional cooperation body chaired by Vasco Cordeiro, adopted today a formal position on the next EU budget that calls for a strong Cohesion Policy endowed with the necessary financial resources to achieve its goals. This was one of the main topics of the working sessions of the Political Bureau of ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights economic dynamics across several sectors of activity
The President of the Government of the Azores stated today that dynamics of the regional economy goes well beyond tourism, pointing out the growth in private investment projects that have applied for Competir+ incentive scheme. "Three years after the implementation of Competir+, we have about 815 projects submitted that represent nearly 346 million Euros in private investment under this incentive... more >>

Information: Revision of Civil Protection Emergency Plan has been ongoing for a year and will be approved soon, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government announced today that the revision of the Regional Civil Protection Emergency Plan, which has been ongoing for a year, is already in the process of being concluded. It is expected to be approved by the Council of the Government in April. "We are about to conclude this internal work, which will soon be submitted for opinion to a group of entities. We believe... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces profound reform of the Region's Public Business Sector
The President of the Government of the Azores announced today a profound reform of the Region's Public Business Sector. It provides for the reduction of direct or indirect investment in 17 companies or associations. "This reform encompasses several solutions, namely the dissolution of companies, together with a process of internalisation of services and human resources. In other cases, it will in... more >>

Information: 15 million-Euro investment in slaughterhouses reinforce competitiveness of meat sector, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government visited today the construction works of the new slaughterhouse on Faial Island. This is a five-million Euro investment that falls within the strategy to boost the competitiveness of the meat sector and, consequently, increase producers' income. "This infrastructure is part of the Region's Investment Plan. It also includes the ongoing construction of the slaughterhou... more >>

Information: Azores chosen for ESA "Space Rider" project, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the Azores were the place chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the landing site for the "Space Rider," which will generate qualified employment. "I can announce that the Government received yesterday the news that the Azores have been chosen by the European Space Agency to be the landing site for the "Space Rider" project. It will create... more >>

Information: President of the Government received US Ambassador to Portugal
The President of the Government stated that the environmental issue, resulting the presence of US military at Lajes Base, needs to be solved. This process has gained new momentum with the entry into office of the new United States Ambassador to Portugal. "It is fundamental, first and foremost, to solve the environmental situation on Terceira Island that results from the US presence at Lajes Air B... more >>

Information: Regional Government presents proposal for resolution on Azorean strategy for post-2020 European Union
The Regional Government sent today to the Legislative Assembly a proposal for a resolution on the Azorean strategy for the preparation of the next Multiannual Financial Framework for the European Union after 2020. It is expected to be debated at next week's plenary session in the city of Horta. Under the applicable rules of procedure, the Regional Government proposes that the Legislative Assembly... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro visited construction site of IAC Community Centre
The President of the Regional Government visited in Ponta Delgada the construction works of the Community Centre of the Child Support Institute (IAC). This investment of nearly 2.4 million Euros will provide a quality response to children and young people in promoting their autonomy. "The main purpose of this investment is to respond to the needs of children and young people in Ponta Delgada and ... more >>