Informação: Regional Government creates new services and infrastructures at Sete Cidades Camping Park
The Regional Director for the Environment spoke today at the presentation of draft project for the redevelopment of Sete Cidades Camping Park, revealing that this infrastructure will also include a space for caravans as well as one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodation units. "The draft project includes a comprehensive intervention in the Camping Park. The aim is to improve this infrastructure w... Mais >>

Informação: Amount of packaging waste recovered by Graciosa Waste Processing Centre is the highest of Portugal
The Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Environment revealed in Santa Cruz that the amount of packaging waste recovered by Graciosa Waste Processing Centre reached 45.4 kilograms per capita in the first six months of this year, leading the national ranking of the Green Dot Society (Sociedade Ponto Verde). Luís Neto Viveiros spoke Tuesday on the sidelines of a visit to one of the two open... Mais >>

Informação: Efficient selective collection reduces amount of waste for disposal, says Hernâni Jorge
The Regional Environment Director for the Environment stated today that the entry into operation of the Pico Waste Processing Centre is fundamental to "implement an efficient selective collection," which will allow the recovery of waste and "the significant reduction of the amount of waste for disposal." The Regional Director spoke in Lajes do Pico on the sidelines of an initiative that marked th... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Sea is exceptional place to test and develop advanced technologies, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated that the REP 15 exercise, taking place in the archipelago until July 29, "is very important for the Azores because it brings to the Region scientists from more than 10 leading institutions in five countries." Fausto Brito e Abreu on the sidelines of the exercises that are being carried out with autonomous underwater (AUV) and air (... Mais >>

Informação: Region must reiterate its powers in the environmental management of its maritime territory, says Filipe Porteiro
The Regional Director for Sea Affairs stated in Lisbon that "the Azores stand out in the national and international scene due to their scientific knowledge on their maritime territory." "Nowadays, scientific and technological research is the basis for a sustainable economy", Filipe Porteiro said, adding that "it is necessary to maintain sustainability in the marine territory of the Azores, which ... Mais >>

Informação: Algae are one of the marine resources with potential in the Azores, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated that "the promotion of the Azorean cuisine that uses algae is an innovation that may be welcomed by tourists who visit the region." Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke at the opening session of the second workshop "The Use of Seaweeds in Azorean Cuisine," organized by the Terceira Fishers' and Shipowners' Wives Association (AMPA). The gover... Mais >>

Informação: Clarification from the Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology
With regard to the news published in a regional media organisation on the illegal dismembering of blue sharks in the Azores, the Regional Secretariat for the Sea, Science and Technology, through the Regional Fisheries Inspectorate, wants to clarify the following: 1. The news that was conveyed on social networks yesterday and published today by a regional media organisation dates back to July... Mais >>

Informação: Luís Neto Viveiros praises dynamics of Pico Wine Cellar Cooperative against defeatist agendas
During the celebration of the 65th anniversary of Pico Wine Cellar Cooperative, the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and the Environment highlighted the "longevity and resilience" of this wine cellar and the current dynamics of the sector in the Azores. It has proven that "any production sector can endure over time with courage, ambition, innovation capacity and strategy." "This is an example ... Mais >>

Informação: Network of approved trails on Terceira Island "will double" this year, announced Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced in Angra do Heroísmo that the network of approved trails on Terceira Island "will grow from five to eight trails" in the course of this year. It will increase from 28.5 kilometres to 58.5 kilometres, which represents "the doubling of the current supply." As he revealed, one of these trails, "Rocha do Chambre," opened this week. The R... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores participates in the meeting of the Commission for Natural Resources of the Committee of Regions
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations, Rodrigo Oliveira, participates in the meeting of the Commission for Natural Resources (NAT) of the Committee of Regions, which will discuss, among other topics, aquaculture in Europe. The event will take place in Vila Nova de Gaia on June 19. This meeting is intended to debate and approve the report on "The future of European... Mais >>