Informação: Science Centres reinforce science dissemination in the Azores
More than 60,000 people visited the six science centres in the Azores in 2011. According to the Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures, the considerable adherence to scientific dissemination observatories evidences that these spaces are becoming tourist hubs with potential to develop scientific tourism in the Azores. José Contente spoke at the opening session of the ... Mais >>

Informação: Beneficiaries of regional ADSE with new support system
The beneficiaries of regional ADSE (civil servants' welfare system) will now have at their disposal a new computer support tool through the electronic space ADSE Açores at the following address: http://sigadse.azores.gov.pt. Through this space, the Regional Public Administration workers, who are also the beneficiaries of ADSE, may access their account, consult the status of the documents su... Mais >>

Informação: Lagoa Secondary School distinguished at 6th National Science Fair
The Lagoa Secondary School won the 4th place in the annual contest of the 6th National Science Fair - the 20th Contest for Young Scientists and Researchers - which took place at the Electricity Museum in Lisbon from May 31 to June 2. Of a total of 95 projects in competition, Lagoa Secondary School won the 4th place with their project designated as "Alcohol Consumption and Smoking: Developing a ... Mais >>

Informação: Government supports University of the Azores as key partner for regional development
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures stressed today that it is important that the University of the Azores conveys language of rational and practical knowledge to the public through scientific studies and conferences. José Contente emphasised that these concepts should also be present in the language of politicians, thus enriching speeches and decisions. "With ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores promotes exhibition on accessible technologies
The Regional Secretariat for Labour and Social Solidarity, through the Azores Institute for Social Development (IDSA), promotes an exhibition to raise awareness and promote the access of people with special needs to new the technologies at Lagoa Secondary School, São Miguel Island, on June 5 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Being addressed at students and teachers from that school, the exhibition p... Mais >>

Informação: Statement by the Government of the Azores on optical fibre cable connection to Flores and Corvo
1 - The National Government signed a contract with Viatel company on May 18, 2011 for the installation of submarine optical fibre cable on Flores and Corvo in order to complete the installation of next generation networks in 12 Azorean municipalities. 2 - Under terms of the contract, Viatel, PT's shareholder, was in charge of the construction and operation of these infrastructures and it hold th... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government surprised with silence of National Government regarding the installation of optical fibre cable in the Western Group
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures conveyed, once again, his "surprise" concerning the lack of response of the National Government on the delay in the installation of optical fibre cable on Flores and Corvo. José Contente questioned "how this process with secured financing has not advanced yet?" For the government official, "the National Government might ev... Mais >>

Informação: "Enlightened warming" raises youngsters' awareness for the effects of global warming
The Regional Secretary for Science, Technology and Infrastructures stressed today the importance of leisure and educational activities that promote scientific culture in the school community. José Contente spoke at the opening session of the event "Enlightened warming," a theatre play that aims to the raise the awareness of youngsters for environmental issues. The Regional Secretary stres... Mais >>

Informação: Concurso Regional de Empreendedorismo 2012
Está aberto o período de candidaturas à edição de 2012 do Concurso Regional de Emrpeendedorismo. Podem ser candidatados projetos sustentados por planos de negócios que sejam inovadores, exequíveis e respondam a necessidades do mercado. Para além de outros prémios, os três primeiros classificados recebem €15.000, €10.000 e €5.000... Mais >>

Informação: Analogue television signal to be switched off in the Azores next Thursday
The analogue terrestrial television broadcasts will cease in the Azorean archipelago next Thursday on March 22. The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariat for Science, Technology and Infrastructures is thus accomplishing a goal established several years ago, which was to include the archipelago in the transition to digital terrestrial television. One should remind that a prot... Mais >>