Informação: Press release from the Regional Government of the Azores
Following the permanent monitoring of the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of the Azores, under the state of alert already declared in the Azores, has determined the closure of all school establishments in the Region from March 16, 2020. This closure will be enforced until the end of the Easter holiday period. Daycare centres, kindergartens, free time occupation centres, occupati... Mais >>

Informação: Press release from the Regional Health Authority
Considering the international public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 disease outbreak classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation; It is necessary to adopt measures and procedures that, in a responsible and proportionate manner, prevent and limit the spread of infection by the new coronavirus in the Autonomous Region of the Azores; Given the importance of preventive action... Mais >>

Informação: Press release from the extraordinary meeting of the Council of the Government
The Extraordinary Council of Government of the Azores met in Ponta Delgada, as part of the regional action to tackle the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic, has assessed the situation regarding the measures already implemented, highlighting, among them, the following: • In what concerns the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), the Azores Health Line has been technically pre... Mais >>

Informação: Young people want to participate in political decisions and the Youth Parliament confirms this interest, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Youth highlighted in Horta that young Azoreans "want to participate in political decisions," considering that the Youth Parliament "confirms this interest." Lúcio Rodrigues spoke at the opening of the session for secondary school students held under the Youth Parliament initiative taking place at the Legislative Assembly. This year's edition includes the participat... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Education challenges young people to seek the best solutions for society
The Regional Director for Education challenged in Horta young Azoreans to get “actively” involved in finding “better solutions” for the problems that society faces today. Rodrigo Reis spoke at the Legislative Assembly during the Regional Session for Basic Education students held under the Youth Parliament initiative. On the occasion, he stressed that, among these problems... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for European Affairs highlights multiplier potential of the Forward project for Outermost Regions
The Regional Director for European Affairs considered today that the Forward project sets the bar very high, not only in the Azores but in all Outermost Regions. “Besides the work we have done and will continue to do over this three-year period, we regard this project for what it truly is, or could be, a structuring project with a multiplier potential,” said Célia Azevedo, who sp... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to strengthen regional public administration's powers under the General Data Protection Regulation
The first of two training courses to improve the skills of the technical staff of the Regional Public Administration in the context of the General Data Protection Regulation began today at Nonagon - São Miguel Science and Technology Park in Lagoa. Promoted by the Regional Government in partnership with the consultancy company Deloitte, this initiative aims at training multidisciplinary team... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro opens Santa Maria Development Centre with already 26 companies
The President of the Government opened today the new Business Incubator at the Santa Maria Business Development and Innovation Centre, an investment of about 2.2 million Euros "looking to the future of the island.” It already hosts 26 business projects from various branches of activity. "This moment is about the future and renewal. It is about reinventing ourselves and seeking the strength... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro sets two-million Euro target for the Region's Participatory Budget
The President of the Government highlighted the growing adherence of the Azoreans to the Participatory Budget of the Azores (OP Açores), which the Government intends to enhance by increasing the financial resources and the areas where citizens can present their projects. “OP Açores is a good exercise of citizenship and citizen involvement in the definition of the proposals that wi... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Bettencourt highlights potential of the Azores in the construction of the European Union
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations highlighted at the College of Europe in Bruges the importance of the Azores in the European Union, mentioning their potential and young people's role in the construction of Europe. “It was interesting to convey to these young people from various European countries and future leaders of the European Union that the Az... Mais >>