Informação: Scientific events in the Azores contribute to inclusion of scientists in international networks, says Brito e Abreu
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores "have the capacity to host large scientific events," noting the importance of these meetings for the Azorean scientists integrated in international networks. Therefore, Fausto Brito e Abreu assured the Regional Government's commitment to organise in the archipelago several initiatives, such as the 22... Mais >>

Informação: Azores in the Top 5 of European destinations "is source of pride," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated that it is a source of pride to see the Azores in the Top 5 of the best European destinations, being ahead of Paris, Milan, Brussels, Prague, Rome, Vienna or Madrid. In this regard, he stressed that this distinction "reflects what we are, but also what we have done." "This is the recognition of the good work that has been carried out in a joi... Mais >>

Informação: "Azores Airlines Rallye" marks the beginning of new era for Grupo SATA, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Lagoa that the new image of the Azores Rally, now designated as "Azores Airlines Rallye" marks the beginning of new era for the competition as well as for Grupo SATA, the main sponsor this stage of the European Rally Championship. "SATA Rallye Açores, which completed 50 years last year, marks the beginning of a new era," said Vít... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government invests in improvement and expansion of Faial Botanical Garden
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and the Environment, through the Regional Directorate for the Environment has launched the tender for intervention works in Faial Botanical Garden, with a budget of 385 thousand Euros and a completion period of five months. The tender, published today in the Official Gazette, includes the construction of a complex of air-conditioned greenhouses consisting o... Mais >>

Informação: Azores are candidates for Best European Destination 2016 award
The application submitted by the Government of the Azores, through the Azores Tourism Association, to the prize for best European Destination 2016 has been accepted by the event's organisation. It is the only Portuguese destination in the 2016 edition. The "Best European Destination 2016" is one of the most prestigious international tourism awards. This initiative is promoted by the European or... Mais >>

Informação: Senior tourism programme "Meus Açores Meus Amores" starts today
The first groups of participants in the initiative "Meus Açores Meus Amores" (My Azores My Love) will travel today to the islands of Santa Maria and Graciosa, starting this year's edition of the senior tourism programme. In the 2016 edition, which will run until June, the programme involves 31 groups and a total of 1,216 people from all islands of the archipelago, which corresponds to 7,312... Mais >>

Informação: Azores take part in Horizon 2020 project amounting to 4.3 million Euros
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Fund for Science and Technology, takes part in a European consortium under the project "UrBAN-WASTE: Urban strategies for Waste Management in Tourist Cities," amounting to 4.3 million Euros, which has now been approved for funding by the European Commission. This project, which will run for 36 months, intends to help policy makers in more tha... Mais >>

Informação: Underwater heritage is the best evidence of the geostrategic importance of the Azores, says Regional Director for Culture
The Government of the Azores aims to enhance the dissemination of the vast underwater heritage throughout the islands, highlighting the "geostrategic importance" of the Region in the Atlantic. The Regional Director for Culture spoke in Santa Cruz da Graciosa last Friday. "Maritime navigation, first sailing and then steam boats, and communications via submarine cables have long demonstrated the g... Mais >>

Informação: Applications for "Meus Açores, Meus Amores" programme open Monday
Applications for the senior tourism programme "Meus Açores, Meus Amores" (My Azores, My Love) begins Monday, December 7, and runs until December 23. This is a joint initiative of the Regional Secretariats for Tourism and Transport and Social Solidarity and the Azores Social Security Institute. This programme is intended for the low and medium seasons. It provides Azorean citizens aged over ... Mais >>

Informação: Business and institutional tourism activities should be coordinated, says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport called for the need to coordinate business tourist activities with institutional activities in order to prepare "a tourism offer that suits all those who visit" the Azores. Speaking to journalists at the end of a meeting the representatives of Praia da Vitória and Angra do Heroísmo City Halls, Chamber of Commerce of Angra do Heroísm... Mais >>