Informação: João Ponte writes to European Commissioner Phil Hogan acknowledging his contribution and commitment to the development of agriculture in the Azores
In a letter sent to the European Commissioner for Agriculture, who is ending his term of office, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry acknowledged Phil Hogan's commitment in the exercise of his duties, namely in the construction and preparation of the new Common Agricultural Policy for the 2021–2027 period, in addition, the government official acknowledged his role in developm... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean participation makes Participatory Budget a “success story,” says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government reassured today that the Participatory Budget of the Azores is already a “success story” due to the growing participation of Azorean citizens, announced that the increase of funds allocated next year for the projects approved under this participation mechanism. “The Participatory Budget of the Azores is a success story as evidenced by several indi... Mais >>

Informação: “What needs to be done is already being done” to ensure supply to Flores, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government reassured today that “what needs to be done is already being done” to ensure food and fuel supplies to the population of Flores Island, following the heavy damage caused by Hurricane Lorenzo in Lajes commercial port. “All the difficulties arising from the destruction of this port are quite visible for Flores. Nevertheless, it is important to keep i... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro praises sense of responsibility of the Azorean population and the professionalism and dedication of all those involved in Hurricane Lorenzo's operations
The President of the Government highlighted today the fact that the passage of Hurricane Lorenzo caused no casualties. This is due to the sense of responsibility of each Azorean in facing this situation, but also due to the professionalism and dedication of all those involved in this operation. “The safety of the people was our main concern. The fact that, as of now, there are no casualties ... Mais >>

Informação: João Ponte says 2020 Plan for Agriculture in the Azores will boost development of the sector and improve producers' income
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry stated today that the 2020 Plan for Agriculture in the Azores will boost the development of the sector, ensure the modernisation of farms, provide better working conditions for farmers, reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of the sector. “After major and substantial investments made in agricultural infrastructures in rece... Mais >>

Informação: 2020 Plan and Budget to increase public investment and fulfil commitments made by the Regional Government
The Vice-President of the Government assured today that the proposed Investment and Budget Plan for 2020 envisages “significant growth in public investment,” while ensuring the fulfilment of the commitments made by the Regional Government to the Azorean population. According to Sérgio Ávila, the documents provide for "an overall investment growth of 50 million Euros and a gr... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro monitors situation of Hurricane Lorenzo
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, met today with several members of his Government. The meeting was aimed at the coordination and preparation of measures that are being implemented in the Region in view of the forecasts for the archipelago, which is expected to be affected by Hurricane Lorenzo. Given the possibility of this hurricane passing through the Azores next Wednesday, proper... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government actively participates in reflection on cyber resilience
The Regional Director for Public Works and Communications stated in Lisbon that the Regional Government has actively participated in the reflection on cyber resilience. Frederico Sousa spoke Tuesday at the end of the fourth meeting of the Cyber Resilience Reflection Group at the National Defence Institute. On the occasion, he stated that "this reflection aims to create tools supporting the decisio... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are ready to face Brexit, says Rui Bettencourt
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores are prepared to face "Brexit" and the difficulties that may arise from the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union. "We will not face a direct impact but there will be indirect impacts, evidently," said Rui Bettencourt, who spoke Tuesday at the closing session of the "B... Mais >>

Informação: President of the Government welcomed new board of Grupo Desportivo Comercial
The President of the Government welcomed today the new Board of Grupo Desportivo Comercial (GDC), to whom he conveyed the support for the organisation of the Azores Rallye, bearing in mind the importance of this competition for the projection of the Azores destination and its direct economic impact on the Region. “The Regional Government has been one of the main partners of this event, not o... Mais >>