Information: New COFACO plant on Pico Island will move forward, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the company PDM has fulfilled the conditions for the final approval of the construction project of a new COFACO plant on Pico Island, a seven-million Euro investment project of great importance for this island and the Azores. "The pending matters regarding the project submitted by the company PDM for the construction of the new plant on this isl... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro opens expansion of Faial Botanical Garden, an "excellent example” of public nature preservation policies
The President of the Regional Government opened today expansion works of Faial Botanical Garden, an investment of nearly 600 thousand Euros that falls within the implementation strategy of public policies towards the preservation of the Region's natural heritage. "The Faial Botanical Garden is an excellent example of what we, as Region, have done over the years and we will continue to do", in the ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro wants quick clarification of albacore tuna quota size
The President of the Government required the National Government to provide a quick clarification on the size of the albacore tuna quota, taking into account that Azorean fishers should be surprised by the notification of a quota consumption higher than the catches made so far. "The Regional Government has been requesting the National Government to clarify this difference of figures. The Fisheries... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces "Solidarity in Motion" programme to support renewal of social institutions' fleet
The Regional Government began today the visit to the island of Faial with the opening of Flamengos Day Centre, where Vasco Cordeiro announced the creation of the new programme designated as "Solidarity in Motion" to support the renewal of the fleet of institutions working in the social area. "This is an investment of about one million Euros over the next three years. It is intended to renew the v... more >>

Information: Overnight stays on Faial Island grow above regional average, highlights Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted today the adherence of Faial entrepreneurs the system of incentives for private investment. Since 2015, it has already approved projects amounting to 13 million Euros in the restaurant and tourism sectors; the latter has grown on the island above the regional average. "We are talking about projects developed in the restaurant and tourism sector of Faial ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores begins Wednesday visit to Faial Island
The Government of the Azores begins Wednesday a three-day visit to the island of Faial. Among other initiatives, Vasco Cordeiro will preside over the opening of Flamengos Day Centre and the expansion of the Botanical Garden, besides visiting various works and meet with representatives of civil society. During this visit, the members of the Regional Government will be available to receive the Faial... more >>

Information: Cycle of investments in slaughterhouses improves meat sector's conditions for value creation, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated on Graciosa Island that the completion of the investments in the construction and modernisation of regional slaughterhouses ensures the conditions for value creation in the meat sector, thus reinforcing the competitiveness of Azorean agriculture. "With the opening of this new slaughterhouse on Graciosa Island, we are ending a major cycle of investments in thi... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces two new measures and proposes "Contract of Citizenship" to mitigate abstention
The President of the Government announced today two measures aimed at mitigating abstention in the Azores. On the occasion, he launched the debate on a "citizenship contract" that provides for the recognition of the civic performance of citizens with good record of electoral participation registered over the years. "With the intention of encouraging debate, I launch the idea that, without enforci... more >>

Information: President of the Government moves forward with proposal for creation of Council of Conciliation with Regional Autonomies
The President of the Government defended at the solemn session of the Azores Day a more permanent and stable form of conciliation and cooperation between the Autonomous Regions and the stable State, which may involve the creation of a Council of Dialogue with Regional Autonomies. "The formalisation of this dialogue effort between the State and the Autonomous Regions could lead to the creation of a... more >>

Information: Main public buildings open for visits on Region's Day
The Legislative Assembly and the Regional Government have decided to open the main public regional buildings next Monday, June 10, to mark the Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. As in the previous years, the buildings may be visited from 3 to 6 PM. This initiative aims to strengthen the attachment of the Azorean population to autonomic institutions and, simultaneously, promote the preserv... more >>