Informação: Paulo Teves defends that Azorean communities in the USA should exercise their right to vote
The Regional Director for Communities defended in Newark that the Azorean emigrant communities in the USA exercise their right to vote in U.S. elections. In this regard, the government official considered that this is an important "act of citizenship that contributes to the assertion and defence of the Azorean communities' interests in host countries." "The greater number of registered Portuguese... Mais >>

Informação: Government creates Emanuel Félix Programme to promote Azorean authors and disseminate the Region in North America
The Regional Director of Communities announced in Winnipeg, Canada, the creation of the Emanuel Félix Programme. This initiative not only aims to "promote Azorean authors and their literary works," but also to "disseminate the Region, especially among second and third generations of emigrants of Azorean descent and the English-speaking public in general.” "This support programme to the... Mais >>

Informação: Paulo Teves praises the Azoreans who helped spreading the Azores in the World
The Regional Director for Communities praised in Ponta Delgada all Azoreans and their descendants that have contributed to the dissemination of the Azores in the world, namely through photographic records." "It is possible to have privileged spaces in several countries to perpetuate the Azorean legacy, which has been disseminated over 250 years," said Paulo Teves. The government official emphasis... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are proud to welcome their immigrants, says Rodrigo Oliveira
The Regional Under Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated that the Azores "are proud of being a region that welcomes the presence of immigrants." In this context, the government official stressed the importance of the partnership between the Government, local authorities, Private Social Solidarity Institutions and associations to promote the integration of foreign citizens who c... Mais >>

Informação: Government praises "Migrants in the Azores" project for its social and political relevance
The Regional Director for Youth, Pilar Damião, praised the MALA Cultural Cooperative and the presence of "Migrants in Azores" group for organising a project of "extreme social and political relevance in 21st century Europe." Pilar Damião spoke at the opening of the exhibition titled as "Intercontinental Address - Images of Migration in Azorean Urban Space" that took place in Ponta Delga... Mais >>

Informação: Paulo Teves says integration of immigrants is the mission of the Azorean society
The Regional Director for Communities said today that promoting the integration of all those who have chosen the Azores to live and work "is a mission that should be carried out by the entire Azorean society." Speaking at the opening of the Portuguese Language Course for Immigrants, Paulo Teves stressed the importance of learning the Portuguese Language, considering that "it effectively contribut... Mais >>

Informação: AMOSTRAM’ISSE - Azores Film Festival to be presented in the USA and Canada
The Government of the Azores promotes, in partnership with Burra de Milho Cultural Association and the support of SATA the presentation of AMOSTRAM’ISSE - Azores Film Festival in the USA and Canada from October 15-21. The travelling of the Azores Film Festival, promoted by the Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Directorates for Communities and Youth, aims to promote the wor... Mais >>

Informação: Paulo Teves highlights role of youth in promoting interculturalism in the community and school
The Regional Director for Communities stressed in Ponta Delgada the importance of the action of Azorean youngsters "in the construction of a fairer just and fraternal solidarity." In this regard, he emphasised their role in "fostering and promoting interculturalism in the community and school." Speaking at the end of a meeting with a group of students that won the "Azores, Sea of Cultures," Paulo... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro says Houses of the Azores are friends of the Region scattered around the world
The President of the Regional Government stated in Turlock, California, that the Houses of the Azores are friends of the Region scattered around the world. They provide an important contribution to keep 'Azoreanity' alive in the Diaspora as well as to strengthen the ties to the land of origin. "It is essential to mention that we are gathered here because we have a history of emigration, but abo... Mais >>

Informação: Vasco Cordeiro says the Azores are "a land of opportunities" that should be known by emigrants of second and third generation
The President of the Government stated in Tulare, California, that the Azores are a "land of opportunities," challenging Azorean descendants of second and third generation to discover an archipelago they only know from what was told by their parents and grandparents. "We are entering a new phase in the relation with emigrant communities. The main issue that arises concerns the way how we can mai... Mais >>