Informação: Latest trends in Azorean Handicrafts on display
An itinerant exhibition on regional handicrafts that combines tradition with innovation will be open to the public until the end of August. The exhibition, organised by the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), is currently on display at the boarding area of João Paulo II airport in Ponta Delgada in a joint collaboration with ANA-Aeroportos. It consists of a series of works created under ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores presents LOJA + programme
The Vice-President of the Regional Government, Sérgio Avila, presented the programme to support the revitalisation of shops in urban centres - LOJA + during a Press Conference held in Angra do Heroísmo on Monday. The measure is part of the Azorean Agenda for Employment Creation and Business Competitiveness. According to the government official, urban renewal "is a key factor in the regi... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean artisans distinguished at International Crafts Fair
Two Azorean artisans were awarded honourable mentions in the National Crafts Award on "Interweaving - The Art of Fibres," which was integrated in the International Crafts Fair held in Lisbon. Maria do Rosário Simas Freitas presented a basket made of raffia in the traditional crafts category whilst Maria de Fátima Azevedo Freitas presented a hat made of raffia in the contemporary crafts... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila says that raising awareness of the population for the acquisition of Azorean products is a "duty of all"
The Vice-President of the Government of the Azores said today in Horta that raising the awareness of the population for the importance of buying Azorean products in the Region's economic development is a "duty of all." Sérgio Ávila spoke on the sidelines of a meeting with the Board of the Horta Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Faial businesspeople for the dissemination of Program... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Centre for Handicrafts to participate in International Crafts Fair
The Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA) participates in the International Crafts Fair to take place in Lisbon from July 6 -14. The Region will be represented by its own stand. This stand will showcase the works created by 10 Azorean craft production units that have applied for the support allocated by the CRAA under the Incentive Scheme for the Development of Azores Handicrafts - SIDART. Duri... Mais >>

Informação: Vice-President of the Government praises entrepreneurship in the Region
The Vice-President of the Government praised the entrepreneurial capacity of the Azores, even in adverse circumstances, to develop new ideas for the benefit of regional economy. Speaking at the solemn session celebrating the elevation of Lajes to village status, Sérgio Ávila stressed that being an entrepreneur "is an attitude towards life in the face of difficulties" and is not necessari... Mais >>

Informação: Ordinance approving Programme to Support Restaurants and Hotels in the Purchase of Regional Products has been published
The ordinance approving the Programme to Support Restaurants and Hotels in the Purchase of Regional Products, which was recently announced by the President of the Government, has just been published in the Official Journal.This measure, which is part of the Azorean Agenda for Employment Creation and Business Competitiveness, provides the allocation of financial support to help restaurants and comp... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores is working on the creation of venture capital company, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced on Thursday that the Government is working on the creation of conditions for the establishment of a venture capital company, which is expected to enter into operation this year. "This venture capital company, in which the Government also intends to participate, will assure, from the very beginning, the management of business assets in an amount not less th... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores launches programme to support restaurants and hotels in the purchase of regional products
The President of the Government announced today the launch of a new programme to financially support restaurants, hotels and similar services in the purchase of regional products. "This initiative is included in the Azorean Agenda for Employment creation and Business Competitiveness. The programme consists in the allocation of financial support for the purchase of regional products," stated Vasc... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Inspectorate of Economic Activities and Association of Municipalities of the Azores collaborate in the fight against parallel economy
The Regional Inspectorate of Economic Activities (IRAE) and the Association of Municipalities of the Autonomous Region of the Azores (AMRAA) have signed a cooperation protocol to combat parallel economy. This protocol aims to enhance the potentialities of this association in order to render IRAE more efficient and effective in fighting against all entities engaging in parallel economic activiti... Mais >>