Information: Holy Spirit Festivities in New England add value to the Azorean presence in the United States of America
The Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, challenged on Monday “the new generations of Azorean descent to increasingly engage in the organisation of the Holy Spirit Festivities in New England” as this is an event “that does not diminish, but rather adds value to the presence of the Azorean community in this North American state.” During a speech delivered at c... more >>

Information: Azorean communities are essential for the affirmation of the Azores
With regard to visit to Fall River concluded on Monday, the Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, considered that “with all examples of success, achieved through hard work, the emigrants are an essential tool for the affirmation of the Azores in the host communities, such as the case of the USA.”Moreover, Vasco Cordeiro considered that this visit, which took place in the ... more >>

Information: Holy Spirit Festivities show great pride in Azorean traditions
The Regional Secretary for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, assured on Sunday that the Government of the Azores follows the Holy Spirit Festivities in New England with “all care and attention” as this event is a tribute to the most deep-rooted traditions of the Azorean people, which is also symbolises the growing claim of the Azorean communities in the economic, social and political scene ... more >>

Information: Region keen to deepen economic relations the Azorean emigrant communities
The Government of the Azores wishes to deepen its relation “with the authorities of the places where Azorean emigrants reside in order to strengthen the already existing ties, but also to reinforce the economic relation with these communities, such as the case of the city of New Bedford in the state of Massachusetts, mentioned the Regional Secretary for the Economy this weekend. Vasco Cord... more >>

Information: President of the Government sends message to Governor of Massachusetts
The Government of the Azores wishes to strengthen the relation with the state of Massachusetts. This desire was conveyed in a massage from the President of the Government of the Azores addressed at the Governor of that state, Deval Patrick, to be delivered by the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, Vasco Cordeiro, during a meeting that will be held in Boston next Thursday. Vasco Cordeiro will me... more >>

Information: Regional Secretary for the Economy is guest of honour of the Holy Spirit Festivities in New England
Following the invitation made by the Organising Commission, the Regional Secretary for the Economy will participate as guest of honour in the Holy Spirit Festivities in New England to take place next weekend in the city of Fall River, USA.Vasco Cordeiro considers that these “are celebrations that are based on the hallmarks of religion and tradition of Azorean emigrants, but who have not forg... more >>

Information: President of the Government strengthens ties with emigrant community in Canada
The President of the Government of the Azores welcomed the Banda Lira Portuguesa de Brampton, Canada, at the Sant’Ana Palace on Thursday. Carlos César reiterated the importance of the ties that bring the Azores closer to the emigrant communities, particularly in Canada. “More than a relation between the Region and a country or, countries, these are ties between Azoreans, who are o... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Communities strengthens ties with Angola
The Regional Director for Communities considered the visit paid by the Consul of Angola to the Azores in order to become better acquainted with the work developed by entities among immigrant communities as very positive. Rita Dias spoke by the occasion of audience that she granted to the Consul of Angola that was followed by a visit to the Immigrant’s Association in the Azores in Ponta Del... more >>