Informação: Regional Director for Communities travels to California, USA, and to the province of British Columbia, Canada
The Regional Director for Communities starts Friday a visit to the US state of California and the Canadian province of British Columbia, where, in addition to meeting with local institutions and the Azorean community, he will take part in the 40th Conference of the Luso American Education Foundation - LAEF and the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of Radio Television Artesia. This visit aims to... Mais >>

Informação: Heitor Sousa will be always linked to one of the greatest demonstrations of 'Azoreanity' in the Azorean Diaspora, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government expressed his "deep sorrow" over the death of Heitor Sousa, who was "a great Azorean that honoured his land in the United States with a civic and cultural work of utmost importance." "The name of Heitor Sousa will always be linked to the Holy Spirit Festivities of New England, which have become, over time, one of the greatest demonstrations and celebrations of 'Azor... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes 4th edition of Portuguese Language Courses for Immigrants
This year, the Government of the Azores the fourth edition of Portuguese Language Courses for Immigrants, an initiative that aims to promote the full integration of immigrants in the Azorean society, through the acquisition of linguistic skills that contribute to their personal and professional fulfilment. Applications, which are regulated by Decree no. 56/2014, may be submitted until March 31 b... Mais >>

Informação: Third edition of "Azores: Sea cultures" extended to the themes of emigration and Diaspora
The Government of the Azores promotes this year the third edition of the "Azores: Sea of cultures" initiative to promote interculturalism and encourage the Azorean young people to enhance their knowledge on migratory phenomena and their importance in the Azores of today. Organised by the Regional Directorate for Communities, this year' edition has a broader scope, covering the themes of emigratio... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government marks International Migrants Day
The Government of the Azores celebrates the International Migrants Day Friday, December 18, with an initiative to be held at Amor da Pátria Society in Horta. It aims to disseminate the cultural diversity of the archipelago, providing a space for dialogue, socialisation and sharing of life experiences among those who have been or are still involved in migratory routes. The programme of the ce... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Communities highlights legacy of Azorean pioneers
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted the "legacy of Azorean pioneers in the construction of various societies around the world," emphasising that this legacy "is visible in tangible and intangible heritage" after nearly four centuries of history. "According to historians, the first wave of emigrants to Maranhão dates between 1615 and 1619 and aimed to consolidate the territor... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes Meeting of Media Bodies of Diaspora communities in 2016
The Government will promote a Meeting of Media Bodies of the Diaspora communities in 2016. The event will bring together representatives of printed and online newspapers, radio stations and televisions based in the Diaspora to debate in the Azores several topics, namely the situation of media in the Diaspora communities, their relation and coordination with the Region, the impact of new platfor... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores supports International Congress of the Holy Spirit
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the importance the Regional Government attaches to the preservation and dissemination of the cult of the Holy Spirit and, for that reason, "is very happy to be a partner" in the International Congress of the Holy Spirit to be held next year in Mainland Portugal. Paulo Teves spoke at the presentation of the International Con... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government promotes 8th International Meeting of Social Intervention Organisations
The Government of the Azores promotes the 8th International Meeting of Social Intervention Organisations in Ponta Delgada Friday and Saturday. The event brings together representatives of about two dozen institutions from the United States, Canada, Bermuda and the Autonomous Region of the Azores. This meeting between institutions of the International Network of Social Intervention Organisations, ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Communities visits Toronto and Winnipeg, Canada
The Regional Director for Communities begins Saturday a visit to Canada, during which he will take part in the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the House of the Azores of Ontario in Toronto as well as in the Cultural Week organised by the House of the Azores of Winnipeg. This visit aims to further strengthen the relations between the Government of the Azores and Azorean communities in the... Mais >>