Information: Government to revise mechanisms that will reinforce integration of people with disabilities into the labour market, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Regional Government announced in Lagoa the revision and reinforcement of mechanisms promoting the entry of citizens with disabilities into the labour market. In this regard, he urged regional entrepreneurs to be partners in this process. "In the current term, we will move forward with the revision and reinforcement of the mechanisms that will promote those who needs special s... more >>

Information: President of the Government visits Brazilian State of Santa Catarina at the Governor's invitation
On April 18, the President of the Government begins a visit to the Brazilian State of Santa Catarina at the invitation of Governor Eduardo Pinho. During this official visit, Vasco Cordeiro will hold several institutional meetings and chair the opening session of the International Congress marking the 270 years of Azorean presence in that state. This official five-day visit is the first of Vasco Co... more >>

Information: President of the Government received Minister of Internal Administration
The President of the Government received today the Minister of Internal Administration in Ponta Delgada. They held a meeting to analyse the situation of security forces in the Azores and discuss the nationwide process towards the decentralisation of powers for local authorities. "I consider this visit of the Minister important because it allows a direct knowledge about the reality of one of the St... more >>

Information: Revision of Tourism Management Plan to enter public consultation phase in the second half of 2018, announced Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the revision of the Tourism Management Plan of the Azores (POTRAA) will enter the public consultation phase in the second half of this year. This is a fundamental tool to reinforce coordination and coherence in the growth registered by this sector in the Region. "Our concern and care now focus on how the development of tourism is properly gear... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces creation of specialised service for children and young people
The President of the Government announced the creation of a specialised family care service. It will provide for the establishment of a group of Azorean families available to foster children and young people, thus avoiding their admission into temporary shelters. "This specialised fostering service aimed at children and young people is something that the Regional Government wants to implement and... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro visits House of Volcanoes works that will boost tourist attractiveness of the Region and Pico Island
The President of the Government visited today the construction works of the House of Volcanoes, a two-million Euro investment that will include an educational component on the geological heritage of the Azores. It is also intended to boost the tourist attractiveness of the Region, in general, and Pico in particular. "This investment began in November 2017 and has a completion period of 15 months.... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro considers meeting with Macron, Rajoy and Costa "historic" in defence of the interests of ORs
The President of the Regional Government met today with the President of France, the President of the Government of Spain and the Prime Minister of Portugal. According to Vasco Cordeiro, this was "a historical meeting of great political significance," taking into account that we are about to enter a decisive phase in the negotiations with Brussels regarding the Multiannual Financial Framework for ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro challenges European Commissioners to take active part in Cohesion Policy
The President of the Regional Government challenged today the European Commissioners responsible for the Community Budget, Günther Oettinger and Regional Policy Corina Creţu, to take active part in the defence of Cohesion Policy in the framework of the proposals they will present to the Multiannual Financial Framework 2020. "It is not enough to hear the Commission saying it is convinced ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro to meet with Macron, Rajoy and Costa to discuss upcoming Community funds
The President of the Government of the Azores will meet in Brussels with the President of France, the President of the Government of Spain and the Prime Minister of Portugal. The meeting, scheduled for Friday, March 23, will mark the formal delivery of the Outermost Regions' positions on the Multiannual Financial Framework for the period after 2020. Vasco Cordeiro takes part in the meeting with th... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro meets with European Commissioners for Budget and Regional Policy
The President of the Government of the Azores meets Thursday in Brussels with the European Commissioners for EU Budget, Günther Oettinger, and for Regional Policy, Corina Creţu. The meeting of Vasco Cordeiro, who presides over the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR), with the two European Commissioners also includes the government officials of the regions and i... more >>