Information: Carlos César defends greater definition of European policies during meeting with MEPs
The President of the Government reiterated this morning “the importance of defining the EU strategy for outermost regions,” albeit “the moment of uncertainty regarding the availability of financial resources for the development of policies” such as regional policies and those related to agriculture and fisheries, which are important for the Azores.Carlos César, who rec... more >>

Information: Investment opportunities in the Azores disseminated in Galicia
The Agency for the Promotion of Investment in the Azores (APIA) has developed several initiatives to disseminate the investment opportunities in the Region during the “Feria de Muestras de A Coruña” – 17th Edition of the Autonomous Community of Galicia – FEMAGA 2010, which ended on Wednesday at ExpoCoruña in Galicia, Spain. With an intense and diversified activity... more >>

Information: Government creates two new programmes to improve employability conditions
The Government of the Azores announced on Thursday the creation of two new programmes with the purpose of improving the employability conditions and promoting professional qualification in the archipelago. The L+ Programme (reconversion, monitoring and recovery programme for Azorean youngsters with a Bachelor or a Master’s Degree) and FIOS Programme (Training, Integration and Social Occupati... more >>

Information: Carlos César emphasises that the State Budget did not affect the Regional Finance Act
The compliance with the Regional Finance Act of the Autonomous Regions – assured by the approval of the State Budget – will enable “the maintenance of both public investment and public expenditure to support private investment in our region.”The information was provided on Monday by the President of the Regional Government, who emphasised the significance of this act regard... more >>

Information: Students from Calheta de São Jorge awarded first prize in school competition “Europe in the World”
The Calheta Basic Education and Secondary School in Calheta, São Jorge Island, was distinguished with the first place in the school competition “Europe in the World,” an initiative of the European Commission representation in Portugal and the Jacques Delors European Information Centre, which was organised by the Portuguese Association for Creativity and Innovation – APGICO.T... more >>

Information: Government will be always at the forefront to support Azorean families and companies
The Government of the Azores will always be “at the forefront in the fight for support to Azorean families, Azoreans workers and to the regional companies and businesspeople,” assured the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Horta on Wednesday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke during debate on the Plan and Budget for 2011 that took place at the Legislative Assembly and stressed that the documents... more >>

Information: Regional Public Administration Workers with 25.2% adherence to the general strike
According to data gathered by the Government of the Azores until 2 PM, 25.2% of the regional public administration workers had adhered to the national general strike. more >>

Information: Measures implemented in the Azores “reduce impact” of international crisis
The measures implemented by the Government of the Azores over the past two years “have reduced the impact” of the international crisis and have contributed to delay its effects in the Azores. This is the assessment made by the Vice-President of the Government, Sérgio Ávila, at the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday during the presentation of proposals for the Regional Annual Pl... more >>

Information: Economic relations with foreign countries contribute to assertion of Autonomy in national context
The strengthening of bilateral relations between Angola and the Azores is “a reinforcement of the assertion of our autonomy in the national context since the Region is also providing a valuable contribution to the assertion of our country,” stated the Regional Secretary for the Economy in Ponta Delgada on Monday. Vasco Cordeiro spoke during the opening session of a session of Opportuni... more >>

Information: Azores desire to strengthen relations with Angola
The Regional Secretary for the Economy highlighted on Monday “the enormous potentialities derived from the strengthening of economic and commercial ties between the Azores and Angola,” stressing “the existence of diverse areas where this strengthening may bring various benefits to both parties.”Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the end of an audience granted to the Ambassador of Ango... more >>