Informação: Government of the Azores marks "European Craft Days"
The Government of the Azores will mark, through the Vice-Presidency, the European Craft Days by promoting a series of activities that will include a workshop for children, a guided tour and the urban markets crafts to be held in Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória. Organised by the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), these activities will begin on April 1 at the Museum Workshop in Capelas,... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests 380 thousand Euros in Vila do Porto fish market on Santa Maria
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology announced on Santa Maria that, "with the restoration works of Vila do Porto fish market, all fish markets in the archipelago are now provided with an electronic sales system." "We are closing a cycle in the computerisation of our fish markets, which will speed up the sales of fish and render them more efficient. This could be a crucial ste... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores promotes Urban Craft Markets in Praia da Vitória and Ponta Delgada
The Urban Craft Market (MUA) will be available in the city of Praia da Vitória from April 1 to 4.The initiative is promoted by the Vice-President of the Government, through the Regional Centre for Handicrafts (CRAA), with the collaboration of Praia da Vitória City Hall. MUA will be held at Largo da Luz with nine exhibition and commercial spaces that will feature traditional and contempor... Mais >>

Informação: Development of the Azores will always involve the strengthening of the agri-food sector, says Sérgio Ávila
The Vice-President of the Government conveyed in Lisbon the belief that the development of the Azorean economy "will always involve the strengthening of the agri-food sector and the search for new markets." Sérgio Ávila spoke to journalists during a visit made to the Azores stand at the 21st International Trade Fair for Portuguese Food and Beverage (SISAB Portugal) taking place until Wed... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to launch promotional campaign of regional products in Madeira and Mainland Portugal
The Vice-President of the Government announced today the launch of an "external promotional" campaign of regional products under certification through the Azores Brand seal. Sérgio Ávila spoke in Lagoa at the ceremony to deliver Finançor Agro-Alimentar the diploma marking the 500th Azores Brand seal, which certifies a product of this company. The government official added that the c... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila announces 473 products already bearing the Azores Brand seal
The Vice-President of the Government revealed today that "473 products already bear the Azores Brand sea in just over a year," adding that 96 companies are registered on the brand portal. Sérgio Ávila spoke at the signing ceremony of an agreement with INSCO, through which this company sell more products bearing the Azores Brand Seal, with special emphasis on meat products. "We will have ... Mais >>

Informação: Significant increase of exports to Madeira is possible, says Sérgio Ávila
The Vice-President of the Government conveyed today his belief that "it is possible to significantly increase" the export capacity of Azorean products to the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Sérgio Ávila pointed out the proximity between both archipelagos as well as the fact that Madeira is an "attractive market because it imports the products with export capacity." "There is great potenti... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government and ARCOA promote sheep cheese production on Santa Maria
Under the policy to promote agricultural diversification, innovation and employment creation, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, in partnership with ARCOA - Santa Maria Sheep and Goat Breeders Association, has implemented a plan intended to create the conditions for the production of sheep and mixed milk cheese. In this regard, the Government, through the Regional Dire... Mais >>

Informação: It is essential to boost internationalisation of Azorean economic activities, said Sérgio Ávila
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo that it is "essential" that economic and social agents "minimise the small scale and dispersion of the regional territory. Sérgio Ávila spoke at the opening of the seminar marking the launch of the new period of territorial cooperation Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands, pointing out the "cooperation with external partners... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores wants handicrafts to become an increasingly relevant economic activity, says Sérgio Ávila
According to an order of the Vice-President of the Government, published in the Official Journal, the deadline for submission of applications to the Incentive Scheme for the Development of the Azores Handicrafts (SIDART) for 2016 takes place February 15 and March 31. This order establishes the overall budget at 200 thousand Euros for the projects to be approved in areas ranging from training to i... Mais >>