Informação: Applications for internship at the Azores Office in Brussels open until July 31
According to the order published by the Regional Assistant Secretary for External Relations in the Official Journal, the submission of applications for the internship at the Representation Office of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Brussels runs from July 1 to 31. The internship period begins on November 1. With an initial length of three months, the internship may be extended for equal per... Mais >>

Informação: Coastal protection proposal presented for Porto Pim Bay and Reduto da Patrulha in Horta
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated today that the Regional Government intends to move forward with a coastal protection project in Porto Pim Bay and Reduto da Patrulha in the city of Horta. This morning, Gui Menezes visited these sites, where the presentation of the intervention proposal took place. On the occasion, he highlighted the "tourism potential" of that area... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores begins Wednesday visit to Faial Island
The Government of the Azores begins Wednesday a three-day visit to the island of Faial. Among other initiatives, Vasco Cordeiro will preside over the opening of Flamengos Day Centre and the expansion of the Botanical Garden, besides visiting various works and meet with representatives of civil society. During this visit, the members of the Regional Government will be available to receive the Faial... Mais >>

Informação: Young people with expertise on European matters are important for future of the Azores, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations reiterated in Ponta Delgada the importance of having young people with expertise on European issues to face the new challenges that the Azores will have to address in coming decades. "The Azores are today a very different from the reality of 20 or 30 years ago," Rui Bettencourt stated, stressing that they are "on an internat... Mais >>

Informação: Azores welcome 25 young people from several countries under Eurodyssey programme
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training welcomed a group of 25 young Eurodyssey trainees in Ponta Delgada, highlighting the importance of this programme. The initiative aims to provide young people with "more professional experience in a real work context," while giving them the opportunity to "learn a foreign language and improve their knowledge of it, in this case, the Portu... Mais >>

Informação: Good management and implementation of Community funds has been decisive for development of agriculture in the Azores, says João Ponte
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated in Vila do Porto that the good management and implementation of Community funds has been crucial for the development of agriculture in the Azores. In this regard, he stressed highlighted the success of its implementation as the commitment rate in PRORURAL+ stands at 85% and the implementation rate at 58%. "When we look at the agricultural ... Mais >>

Informação: Territorial cooperation projects of the Azores supported by six million-Euro Community fund
The Regional Director for Planning and Structural Funds revealed in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, the approval of 42 projects involving Azorean partners among 67 approved projects. They will be supported by the six million-Euro budget made available for the Azores from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Rui Amann represented the Azores in the second call of the Spain-Portugal MAC (Madeir... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government marks European Music Day with unprecedented initiative on Graciosa Island
The Regional Government, through the Office of the Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, marks the European Music Day on Saturday, June 15, on Graciosa Island. This celebration aims to highlight culture and music as relevant aspects of the European identity. An unprecedented initiative, it will involve the participation of the island's four philharmonic bands that ... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro announces two new measures and proposes "Contract of Citizenship" to mitigate abstention
The President of the Government announced today two measures aimed at mitigating abstention in the Azores. On the occasion, he launched the debate on a "citizenship contract" that provides for the recognition of the civic performance of citizens with good record of electoral participation registered over the years. "With the intention of encouraging debate, I launch the idea that, without enforci... Mais >>

Informação: President of the Government moves forward with proposal for creation of Council of Conciliation with Regional Autonomies
The President of the Government defended at the solemn session of the Azores Day a more permanent and stable form of conciliation and cooperation between the Autonomous Regions and the stable State, which may involve the creation of a Council of Dialogue with Regional Autonomies. "The formalisation of this dialogue effort between the State and the Autonomous Regions could lead to the creation of a... Mais >>