Information: Waste Processing Centres created more than 100 jobs on several islands, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced in Vila do Porto that the Waste Processing Centres built on several islands, an investment of about 38 million Euros, have created more than one hundred jobs, thus evidencing the contribution of the so-called "green economy" to job creation in the Region. "This is one of the aspects that deserve greater attention insofar as the Waste Processing Centres of... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro emphasises investment in improving fire stations
The President of the Government visited in Vila do Porto the ongoing works in fire station of Santa Maria Fire Brigade, an investment over 700 thousand Euros that falls within a series of investments in similar infrastructures throughout the archipelago. "These remodelling and expansion works represent a commitment that has been made and is being fulfilled," said Vasco Cordeiro, who spoke to jour... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro met with U.S. Congressmen on Terceira Island
The President of the Government met Saturday with a delegation of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress, raising the awareness of Congressmen for the strategic relevance of Lajes Air Base in the relation between both countries. In this meeting, held under a visit made by 11 U.S. Congressmen to the island of Terceira, led Republican Ja... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights importance of dialogue for the benefit of the Region
The President of the Government ensured today that the Government has always been available to hear political parties and social partners, as evidenced by several hearings held throughout this legislative period and the proposals approved at the Legislative Assembly. "Today, I have an absolutely clear conscience regarding the fulfilment of this expectation, which was also accomplished due to the ... more >>

Information: President of the Government congratulates Portuguese Football Federation and international Eliseu for winning Euro 2016
The President of the Government congratulated today the Portuguese Football Federation and international Eliseu for winning the European Football Championship, following the victory over France 1-0 in the final played in Paris last Sunday. "It was with great excitement that I watched the victory of the Portuguese National Team in the European Football Championship, an unprecedented and deserved ac... more >>

Information: Government to implement new measures to support the agricultural sector, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced the purpose of anticipating, once again, the payment of Community aid to Azorean farmers and adjusting the criteria for the allocation of premiums to milk producers under POSEI to the new reality of the sector. "We have to assess, on a permanent basis, the measures that can help meeting the needs" in Agriculture. In this regard, the Government of the Azore... more >>

Information: President of the Government analyses situation of dairy sector with Confederation of Portuguese Farmers
The President of the Government and the Board of the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers (CAP) analysed today the situation of the dairy sector and agreed on the fact that the European Union should provide a structural response to the challenges this sector faces. "One cannot go much longer without the European Union breaking the lethargy it seems to be plunged in when dealing with the causes and ... more >>

Information: Autonomy fulfills goals of economic and social development of the Azores, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government expressed his belief that, 40 years later, the Autonomy of the Azores is fulfilling the goals embodied in the Portuguese Constitution, but stressed that the Region still faces economic and social challenges that must be overcome. "The Autonomy of the Azores is, 40 years later, fulfilling the goals stipulated in the constitution, namely the democratic participation ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores improves conditions for another 60 children in the municipality of Povoação
The President of the Government highlighted today the importance of the 800 thousand-Euro investment in the remodelling and expansion of the day nursery and kindergarten of Maria Isabel do Carmo Viveiros Foundation to better serve the 60 children who will attend these facilities and to support families in the municipality of Povoação. "In fact, this investment is not only intended to pro... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro congratulates Azorean team who won European CanSat Competition
The President of the Government congratulated the ENTA SAT2 team of the School of New Technologies of Ponta Delgada, who won the European CanSat Competition 2016 that took place during the weekend in Torres Vedras. "By winning teams representing several countries, the ENTA SAT2 team honoured the name of the Azores in a European competition, proving that, with hard work, dedication and team spirit,... more >>