Informação: Government is partner of Azorean young people to "make it happen," says Regional Director for Youth
The Regional Director for Youth highlighted today the Government's availability to become an "effective partner" of Azorean young people and "help them accomplishing their professional and life projects." Lúcio Rodrigues spoke in Horta at the presentation of "Make it Happen Portugal" project, a TV programme that stemmed from the initiative of a Terceira-born promoter of entrepreneurial initia... Mais >>

Informação: Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library promotes first meeting of Youth Week
The Regional Directorate for Culture, through the Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Regional Archives in Angra do Heroísmo, promotes the first meeting of the Youth Week "Choosing does not hurt" next Saturday, April 22, at 5 PM. "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is the theme of the meeting that will include the participation of Avelino Ormonde, Maurício Nunes, Nuno B... Mais >>

Informação: Berto Messias highlights importance of "seizing the potential" arising from the fact that the Azores are the youngest region of the country
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency pointed out in Angra do Heroísmo the importance of "seizing the potential" arising from the fact that the Azores are "the youngest region of the country." "This has to be carried out through the implementation of the concrete political agenda we are developing with the support of existing programmes, such as "Inspire yourself," "Learn and Ta... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean students participated in the National Phase of MegaSprinter
The six Azorean students who participated in the National Phase of MegaSprinter 2016/2017, held in Elvas on March 31 and April 1, achieved good results. Vanessa Santos, a student at Castanheiro School (Female Beginners -B), was selected to the final of MegaSprinter (40 meters), achieving the highest score among the Azorean students; she won 8th place among 49 participants, with a time of 6.08s. ... Mais >>

Informação: Azoreans students participated in the National Phase of School Cross Country 2016/2017
Young Azorean student Bruno Ávila (Manuel de Arriaga Secondary School) came in 9th place in the National School Cross Country in the Beginners category (male), among 174 participants, with a time of 7.49. At the competition held in Torres Vedras, the young athlete achieved the same score of last year's competition. Also in this category, Miguel Rocha (Praia da Vitória Basic Education Sch... Mais >>

Informação: Training course for Diaspora youth aims to strengthen ties to Azorean roots
The Regional Director for Communities highlighted in San José, California, the Government's commitment to promote initiatives that strengthen the relation of young people of the Diaspora with the Region. Paulo Teves spoke Saturday at the "Portuguese Cultural Night," assuring that the Azorean Government will maintain "this policy and focus on bringing of young people of Azorean descent close... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Communities calls Diaspora youth for growing importance of Portuguese language
The Regional Director for Communities stated in San José, California, that the promotion of the Portuguese language in the Diaspora is "increasingly important," stressing its role in strengthening intergenerational relations and providing a wider range of social and professional opportunities. Paulo Teves spoke Friday to a group of more than hundred Portuguese students in that U.S. state. He ... Mais >>

Informação: Cultural and artistic agents may rely on the Regional Government of the Azores as a partner for their projects
The Regional Director for Youth stated in Horta that the Government of the Azores, through its various departments, has been and will be ready to continue to be a partner in projects developed by cultural and creative agents. Lúcio Rodrigues spoke at the end of a cycle of three information sessions on the "Creative Europe" programme. The government official stressed that this programme "has ... Mais >>

Informação: It is essential to invest in young Azoreans for active participation in society, says the Regional Director for Youth
The Regional Director for Youth stated in Horta that it is "essential to invest in young Azoreans," not only through incentive programmes designed to promote innovative projects, solidarity or associations but also "through the implementation of measures towards the inclusion and active participation of young people in the different sectors of society, whether they are political, economic or socia... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government launches short film competition directed to young people for prevention of dating violence
The Government of the Azores will launch a short film competition under the Regional Campaign for the prevention of Dating Violence. It focuses on health relations between young people and is addressed at young people aged between 14 and 18. The initiative will be launched on March 28. It is promoted by the Regional Directorate for Social Solidarity in partnership with Burra de Milho Cultural Asso... Mais >>