Information: Vasco Cordeiro participated in plenary session of the Committee approving the report on support to young farmers
The President of the Government participated in the plenary session of the Committee of the Regions held in Brussels. The Report on the support to European young farmers was approved during the meeting. It is in line with the priorities defended by the Azores, which are the Portuguese region with the lowest average age in this sector. The need to create European mechanisms to encourage older farme... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro participates in the Committee of the Regions to analyse future of the Common Agricultural Policy
The President of the Government participates in the plenary session of the Committee of the Regions in Brussels next Wednesday and Thursday. Among other things, this body will analyse the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and ways to strengthen the support to young farmers, with the creation of wealth and employment in rural areas. The agenda of the 121st meeting of the advisory body ... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores considers redevelopment of Albergaria Cruzeiro in Angra do Heroísmo as Project of Regional Interest
The Government of the Azores recognised as Project of Regional Interest (PIR) the investment in the redevelopment of the old Albergaria Cruzeiro into a four-star theme hotel located in the historical centre of Angra do Heroísmo, a World Heritage Site classified by UNESCO. Promoted by the company Cabral & Rosa, Lda., the project represents an investment of around 4.2 million Euros and will cre... more >>

Information: President of the Government promotes hearings with parties and social partners about Medium-term Guidelines and Plan for 2017
The President of the Government receives Friday political parties and social partners in a round of hearings to prepare proposals for the Medium-term Guidelines 2017-2020 and this year's Plan and Budget, the first documents of this new legislative period. After this round of hearings to parties with parliamentary representation and social partners, which will take place throughout the day in Pont... more >>

Information: President of the Government confident in the Region's ability to transform challenges into opportunities
The President of the Government expressed confidence in the Region's ability transform the challenges arising in 2017 into development opportunities and progress for the archipelago. "On this occasion, I would like to convey a great confidence in the ability we have, at various levels, to transform these challenges into opportunities and guide them in the right direction," said Vasco Cordeiro. The... more >>

Information: Mário Soares was "a major personality of 20th century Portugal," says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated in Ponta Delgada that Mário Soares was "a major personality of 20th century Portugal," noting that his death is an "incalculable loss" for the country. "Given the importance of Mário Soares, this is a moment of incalculable loss to our country for the values he defended before and after the implementation of democracy in Portugal, for the way he com... more >>

Information: Christmas Message from the President of the Government
We are celebrating another Christmas and, at the same time, we are approaching the end of another year. Even though 2016 was still a demanding year for many Azorean families, companies and workers, it was also marked by several signs that reflect the beginning of a period of economic recovery after the turbulence that we all felt and experienced. This recovery is already evident in many sectors of... more >>

Information: Regional Government appoints Olga Freitas to chair Terceira Hospital
The President of the Government informed the Legislative Assembly that Olga Maria Martins de Freitas was appointed to chair the Board of Directors of Santo Espírito Hospital on Terceira Island. Between 2007 and 2008, Olga Maria Martins de Freitas concluded a MBA in Health Management Organisations (3rd Cycle) at the Institute of Labour and Business Sciences of the Lisbon University Institute. ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro participated in the debate on migration at the international conference "Atlantic Dialogues"
The President of the Regional Government participated Wednesday in a debate on the issue of migration under the international conference "Atlantic Dialogues," which is taking place in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh. On the occasion, Vasco Cordeiro reaffirmed the position already conveyed as President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR). According to him, the refugee c... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro participates in international conference "Atlantic Dialogues"
The President of the Government participates today in the international debate conference "Atlantic Dialogues" taking place in Marrakesh, Morocco. For three days, the event brings together 250 policy-makers and leaders from North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Organised by the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the OCP Policy Centre of Morocco, the fifth edition of "Atlanti... more >>