Informação: Contract work for sealing of dump on Corvo Island awarded for the amount of 400 thousand Euros
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment, has awarded the contract work for the sealing of the dump located on Corvo Island and the construction of a landfill for the disposal of inert materials to company Tecnovia Açores, Sociedade de Empreitadas S.A. The work has a base price of 400 thousand Euros. Included in the R... Mais >>

Informação: "Trail Run" promotes image of the Azores as nature destination
The Regional Director for Tourism highlighted in Ponta Delgada, the importance of events like "Trail Run" for the promotion of the Azores, emphasising their potential in the dissemination of the Region's landscapes as competition scenarios and, simultaneously, as a place of leisure. Speaking at the presentation of the "Epic Trail Run Azores - ETRA," João Bettencourt stressed that this event ... Mais >>

Informação: Environmental quality distinguishes competitiveness of the Azores destination, says Regional Director for Tourism
The Regional Director for Tourism stated in Praia da Vitória that the Government of the Azores has been working to reconcile the growth of the tourism sector with social and environmental responsibility, regarding environmental quality an asset in terms of competitiveness. João Bettencourt spoke at the Forum on Biodiversity and Nautical Tourism, stressing that tourism is the activity wi... Mais >>

Informação: Loggerhead sea turtle, endangered species, recovers at Porto Pim Aquarium on Faial Island
A loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) weighing about 5.2 kilograms, is recovering from several injuries at the Porto Pim Aquarium - Live Fish Station, after being rescued and delivered to Faial Nature Park. Three and a half months after being rescued, the turtle has gained weight and the injuries in the eye, fin and neck are fully recovered, while the most serious injury, at the back of the ... Mais >>

Informação: Underwater Archaeological Park of Slavonia created on Flores
The Government of the Azores has created the Underwater Archaeological Park of Slavonia on the coast of Lajedo, municipality of Lajes das Flores; the legal document was published today in the Official Gazette. Approved in July during the statutory visit to the island of Flores, the Government's decision aims, among other aspects, to protect, preserve and disseminate the archaeological heritage, ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are one of the world's best places to practice Canyoning, says João Bettencourt
The Regional Director for Tourism stated today that the Azores "are definitely in the ranking of the best places in the world" to practice Canyoning. João Bettencourt stressed that this fact "is due, once again, to the success of partnerships between the public and private sectors. They have promoted the organisation of international meetings in the Azores, where can show to all participants... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs has ongoing process for coastal protection project in Rabo de Peixe
The Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs has ongoing procedures for the definition of coastal protection works of Rabo de Peixe cliff on S. Miguel. It has already sent invitations to companies for the submission of a study on the intervention to be carried out. The deadline for submission of proposals ends Monday, September 21. This work will be critical to the coastal protection and redevelopme... Mais >>

Informação: Azores reached the highest values of quality water supplied to consumers in 2014
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment pointed out the quality of the water supplied to Azorean consumers, as reflected in the 2014 report, the year when the results of the analysed parameters reached "values close to the maximum" in the Azores. "Figures grew from 97.27 in the beginning of the current legislative period to 98.67 in 2014," said Luís Neto Viveiros. The gove... Mais >>

Informação: Adaptation to climate change is priority for islands, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Ponta Delgada that the issues regarding the adaptation to climate change are "very important" for an island region such as the Azores. Fausto Brito e Abreu pointed out that, despite the efforts to combat climate change at a global level, the processes that are already ongoing in the atmosphere, as a result of many years of pollu... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests 100 thousand Euros in the protection of São Vicente Ferreira coast
The Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Directorate for Sea Affairs, has started the procurement procedures concerning the contract work for the reinforcement of the coastal protection and redevelopment of S. Vicente Ferreira Port on São Miguel Island. Included in the Regional Public Works Charter, the contract works has an estimated budget of 100 ... Mais >>