Informação: There is no single solution for scientific employment, says Regional Director for Science and Technology
The Regional Director for Science and Technology stated today that scientific employment "should have a variable geometry approach," noting that "there is no single solution." Bruno Pacheco spoke at the round table "Opportunities and challenges for young researchers," under the 2nd International Young Researchers Meeting - JOIN 2017. He defended the existence of "several lines of action," highligh... Mais >>

Informação:  Vasco Cordeiro highlights potential of AIR Center for creation employment creation and wealth generation in the Azores
The President of the Government highlighted today the potential of the future Azores International Research Center (AIR Center) in employment creation and wealth generation in the Region as well as in the projection of Portugal abroad. "While working in network with a wide range of institutions from other countries, this structure will be headquartered in the Azores and will have great potential i... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Entrepreneurship programme supported unemployed people in the creation of 52 new companies
The Vice-President of the Government revealed today that the Azores Entrepreneurship programme, an innovative project at national level, supported and monitored the creation of 52 new companies by 52 unemployed people, thus "turning difficult situations into new business opportunities." Sérgio Ávila stressed that this programme "allowed unemployed people to create their businesses and cr... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro announces measures to enhance employability and job security
The President of the Government announced in Horta the creation of three new tools to reinforce the employment conditions of Azoreans and the stability of employment in regional private companies. "First, we have the initiative "Promotion of Labour and Social Integration," which establishes the support to the workers integrated into the RECUPERAR, PROSA, SEI and BERÇO DE EMPREGO programme so ... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government to launch 350 applications in the Regional Public Administration
The Vice-President of the Government announced in Horta that the Government of the Azores "will launch 350 new applications" for the recruitment of personnel in the Regional Public Administration. "Given that the Regional Public Administration currently has 253 workers aged 65 and over and another 111 workers aged 60 and over who are on a long-term sick leave, I would like to announce that the Reg... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila highlights contribution of social inclusion companies in reducing youth unemployment by 45%
The Vice-President of the Government stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the contribution of social inclusion companies in the reduction of youth unemployment registered in the Azores; it dropped 45 percent in the last two years. "There was a reduction of 45 percent in the youth unemployment rate in the Region. This meant that in the past two out of four young people were unemployed, but now one o... Mais >>

Informação: Number of registered unemployed dropped 10.6 percent in January
According to the data released by the Employment and Vocational Training Institute (IEFP), the number of registered unemployed in the Azores registered a decrease of 10.6 percent in January compared to the same month in 2016. The region maintains the lowest number of unemployed over the past five and a half years, although January is one of the months when the number of registered unemployed incre... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila highlights budget stability and priority investment in strengthening economic growth and employment creation
The Vice-President of the Government delivered the proposals for Medium-Term Guidelines 2017/2020, Regional Budget and Annual Plan for 2017 to the President of the Legislative Assembly, Ana Luís. These documents ensure "fiscal stability" as they reinforce the "confidence of companies and families" and ensure the maintenance of public investment. "They ensure the maintenance of public investme... Mais >>

Informação: Unemployment rate in the Azores is the lowest of the last five and a half years
The Vice-President of the Government highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo that the unemployment rate registered at 10.4% in the Azores in late 2016 is the lowest of "the last five and a half years." He stressed that "unemployment had not been that low in the Region since the second quarter of 2011," standing below the national average. "The unemployment rate in the Azores released today - 10.4% ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores considers redevelopment of Albergaria Cruzeiro in Angra do Heroísmo as Project of Regional Interest
The Government of the Azores recognised as Project of Regional Interest (PIR) the investment in the redevelopment of the old Albergaria Cruzeiro into a four-star theme hotel located in the historical centre of Angra do Heroísmo, a World Heritage Site classified by UNESCO. Promoted by the company Cabral & Rosa, Lda., the project represents an investment of around 4.2 million Euros and will cre... Mais >>