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 >>

Informação: New passenger terminal included in Praia da Graciosa Port Redevelopment Plan, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the study on the redevelopment of Praia da Graciosa Port, conducted by the company Portos dos Açores, includes a new passenger terminal to be built from scratch and with all the operating, comfort and safety conditions. At the beginning of the Government's statutory visit to Graciosa, Vasco Cordeiro said the company Portos dos Açores... Mais >>

Informação: Joint Position of the Azorean Government and the Government of Madeira regarding the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 - 2027 presented by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel
Presidents of the Governments of the Azores and Madeira, following the presentation of the proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 - 2027 by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, consider it is important and necessary to make public the following joint position: - The proposal presented is a step backwards and clearly fails to reconcile positions and interests ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte considers that regional adaptation of national family farming statute is beneficial to Azorean farmers
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Ponta Delgada that the adaptation of the national Family Farming Statute to the Region will be beneficial to Azorean farmers. Moreover, it will safeguard the specificities of the sector in the archipelago, simplify procedures for the granting of this statute, make it more attractive to cover more farmers and provide for specific support... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director says joint work between the Regional Government and Local Authorities is essential for the benefit of Azorean youth
The Regional Director for Youth highlighted in Ribeira Grande the “importance of the joint work” carried out by the Regional Government and local authorities for the benefit of youth in the archipelago. Lúcio Rodrigues spoke at the end of a meeting with the Santa Bárbara Parish Council, during which several youth projects currently under way were analysed as well as initiat... Mais >>