Information: Government acknowledges merit of Azorean Emigrants Association
The Regional Government is aware of the meritorious work developed by the Azorean Emigrants Association, providing to support to its activities. This idea was conveyed today by the President of the Government, Carlos César, at the end of an audience granted to this institution in Ponta Delgada. According to him, this association plays an important role in assisting returnees, referring pote... more >>

Information: Carlos César against possible reduction of European funding for outermost regions
The President of the Government of the Azores urged EU bodies to maintain the global amount of the specific allocations for outermost regions, saying that it is necessary to adjust this subject during the legislative process. Speaking at the closing session of the 17th Conference of Presidents of Outermost Regions (ORs) - which was also attended by the French Minister for Cooperation, Henri de Ra... more >>

Information: Carlos César and Paulino Rivero agree on signature of cooperation protocol between the Azores and the Canary Islands
The Presidents of the Governments of the Azores and the Canary Islands reached today an in-principle agreement in order to sign a cooperation protocol between the two archipelagos. Carlos César and Paulino Rivero met in Fort-de-France on the sidelines of the Conference of Presidents of European Outermost Regions, taking place in the French region of Martinique. For the Regional Secretary, "... more >>

Information: Carlos César says the current situation requires even greater effort in defending outermost regions
The President of the Government urged Presidents of European outermost regions to "join efforts, work in partnership and continue our efforts to protect the ORs." Speaking at the first session of the Conference of Presidents of European Outermost Regions (ORs), held in Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique, Carlos César stressed that we live "moments of great uncertainty for the European... more >>

Information: Carlos César restates Government's commitment to education as driving force of regional development
When presiding over the opening of renewal the works of the Sports Hall of the Vila do Porto Basic Education and Secondary School, Carlos César pointed the fact that it is "another an investment made in the area of public education in our Region and in a sector where progress, whether in infrastructures or in inclusive education, have been continuous, constant and very impressive over the las... more >>

Information: Carlos César emphasises protection to the poor in the Azores
The President of the Government emphasised today "the protection to the poor in the Azores," being an assurance to all." Carlos César spoke at the end of an audience granted to the Chairman of the International Medical Assistance (AMI), Fernando Nobre - during which he emphasised the collaboration of that institution in the support to the needy - and said that the Regional Government is ... more >>

Information: Carlos César considers the results of Eurozone Summit as positive, but says that it lacks European government
Carlos César reiterated this morning the idea that "the European economic area will not be sustainable unless there is a sufficiently effective political government led by the European Union." This represents, as he pointed out, "a transfer of sovereignty of member states, in many areas, to an effective government and a coordinated and integrated policy, not only in monetary terms but also i... more >>

Information: Carlos César announces more incentive measures for private investment and new campaign of low air fares for non-residents
The President of the Government announced that a new system of incentives for private investment is being implemented, through the Regional Secretariat for the Economy, which will provide “a very important stimulus to counter the current investment contraction occurring everywhere.” Carlos César stated that the Government aims to stimulate new initiatives, support them and “... more >>

Information: Government Reaffirms that There Are Increasingly Less Azoreans Without Family Doctor
The Regional Secretariat of Health states that the number of Azoreans without family doctor is only 36,200 and not 60,000, as it was wrongly mentioned by the leader of the PSD in statements made in Horta. With the arrival of eight Colombian doctors and four trainees who have completed their degree, the situation has changed a lot and, according to Miguel Correia, “never, as now, do so many ... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Communities Presents Project for Florianópolis Centre of Azorean Culture
Between October 13 and 17, the Regional Directorate for Communities will publicly present in the Azores the project for the Centre of Azorean Culture in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, developed by the Florianópolis Urban Planning Institute. This project has the support of several Brazilian entities, including the Centre of Azorean Studies from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, the Sa... more >>