Information: Regional Government welcomes approval of tender for works on NATO POL Jetty
The Government of the Azores welcomes the decision of the Council of Ministers approving the launch of the public tender for the repair works on NATO POL Jetty in Ponta Delgada, with an estimated budget of 5.4 million Euros, which will re-establish the safety and operation of this infrastructure. The decision taken Thursday embodies a commitment that had been recently confirmed between the Ministe... more >>

Information:  Vasco Cordeiro highlights potential of AIR Center for creation employment creation and wealth generation in the Azores
The President of the Government highlighted today the potential of the future Azores International Research Center (AIR Center) in employment creation and wealth generation in the Region as well as in the projection of Portugal abroad. "While working in network with a wide range of institutions from other countries, this structure will be headquartered in the Azores and will have great potential i... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro warns that environmental issue of Lajes Air Base needs to be solved
The President of the Government conveyed his availability and interested to work on the future use of Lajes Air Base, but warned that the environmental issue still needs to be solved. "The issue of Lajes Air Base is yet to be solved. No matter how much we talk about future uses, we must be aware that there are current issues that are yet to be solved and need to be solved, namely the environmenta... more >>

Information: President of the Government assigns Public Utility Statute to Life Saving Society
The President of the Government has assigned the Public Utility Status to the Azores Life Saving Society (ANSA). This institution has cooperated with public authorities in a valuable way, namely with the Regional Public Administration in beach safety and assistance to swimmers. The order signed by Vasco Cordeiro, published today in the Official Journal, points out that this association has contrib... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights importance of Representation Office in Brussels to defend the interests of the Azores
The President of the Government stressed the importance of the Representation Office of the Autonomous Region of the Azores and Madeira, which opened today, stressing that its success depends on the use of the entities representing the civil societies of both regions. "This is not a space to represent the Government but to represent the Region. This not a question of terminology as it also impose... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights importance of differentiating outermost regions in the support to natural disasters situations
The President of the Government stated in Brussels that the possibility of the EU supporting reconstruction by 90 percent in the event of natural disasters is "a good step," stressing the importance of taking into consideration the specificities of Outermost Regions. "This is a significant support measures, especially in disaster situations. However, I believe the problem arises from the fact that... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro says it is time for answers for Outermost Regions
The President of the Government stated in Brussels that it is time for the European Union to come up with answers for the Outermost Regions (ORs), namely on the future of cohesion policy, which he considered to be "one of the cornerstones of the European project," and on the measures and projects to be implemented in these regions. "We are here because we need answers," said Vasco Cordeiro at the ... more >>

Information: Paula Brás is the new Regional Health Inspector
The Government of the Azores has appointed lawyer Paula Cristina da Conceição Portela Brás Soares de Albergaria to take over the position of Regional Health Inspector, from April 1. Paula Brás graduated in Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra in 1997. She has practised law in the city of Ponta Delgada for five years. Since 2004, she exercised duties in Law an... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro participates in Forum of the Outermost Regions accompanied by regional social partners
The President of the Government participates in the 4th Forum of the Outermost Regions next Thursday and Friday. The meeting will gather in Brussels hundred of representatives and experts from nine Outermost Regions of Europe, the respective Member States, European institutions and the civil society. At the invitation of the Government, the Azorean delegation that takes part in this Forum of the O... more >>

Information:  Vasco Cordeiro spoke at the Committee of the Regions in defence of Cohesion Policy
The President of the Government participated today in Brussels at the plenary session of the Committee of the Regions, where he stressed the importance of Cohesion Policy, taking into account their support to the goals towards job creation, business competitiveness, economic growth and sustainable development in European regions. Vasco Cordeiro spoke during a debate on the implications for local a... more >>