Information: Government available to support events that contribute to the promotion of the Region, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, defended on Wednesday that the Region is available to support the organisation of events sponsored by private entities that contribute to the promotion of the Region. "The decisive reason for the allocation of support to these events concerns the fact that they meet some of the goals set by the Region," namely their role in the external promotion ... more >>

Information: Christmas Message from the President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro
Another Christmas is coming! This is a time when Hope and Solidarity are renewed, the values that we should all share and instil in this particular period of our collective life. We know that the challenges we face are many and hard. Therefore, we must all demand the best from each one of us. Only then we can have the same Hope, the same Confidence and the same Tenacity that have prompted prev... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro defends role of RTP/Açores in the construction of regional identity
The President of the Government said on Friday that he intends to move forward with the proposal for the creation of a regional company to provide public radio and television service; however, he reminded that the implementation of this project depends on a series of conditions ensured by the National Government. "As far as concerns me, this proposal will be implemented. Nevertheless, its approv... more >>

Information: President of the Government available to work together in the defence of the Azores' interests in Brussels
The President of the Government conveyed on Friday the Government's full availability to work together with all partners in the defence of the Region's interests among EU institutions. In this context, the government official said that this defence will not be more efficient with the installation of a structure representing the Azores in Brussels. "The position I have taken in various circumstan... more >>

Information: Speech by the President of the Government at the presentation of the results of the Extraordinary Council of the Government
Full speech by the President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, delivered today in Ponta Delgada at the press conference for the presentation of the results of the Extraordinary Council of the Government for Employment and Business Competitiveness: "Following the commitment I took in the speech delivered at the closing of the debates on the Programme of the XI Government of the Azores on Nove... more >>

Information: Council of the Government reinforces measures to boost competitiveness and job creation
The Council of the Government held an extraordinary meeting in Ponta Delgada on Monday to analyse a series of measures intended to reinforce the competitiveness of companies and the conditions for the creation and maintenance of jobs. "This is an extraordinary meeting held by the Council of the Government that will address cyclical and structural measures in order to ensure a proper and timely o... more >>

Information: Children and youngsters open Christmas Tree of the Presidency of the Government
Nearly fifty children and youngsters opened the Christmas Tree of the Presidency of the Regional Government in a Christmas gathering with the President of the Government and his wife, Vasco and Paula Cordeiro. This initiative took place at the Sant'Ana Palace on Sunday afternoon and was attended by children from João XXIII Social Welfare Centre - "Os Traquinas" and São Pedro Social and... more >>

Information: Team of regional directors registers renewal rate of 45 percent
The Government of the Azores comprises a total of 22 regional directors, including ten new directors, which represents a renewal rate of about 45 percent with regard to the previous Regional Government. With an average age of 44 years, the new team of regional directors is also in line with the reduction of 35 percent in Regional Secretariats. The number of regional directorates decreased from 2... more >>

Information: Regional Directors of the XI Regional Government of the Azores
Vice-Presidency Regional Director for the Budget and Treasury (DROT) Name: José António Gomes Age: 51 years Academic Qualifications: Degree in Organisation and Business Management from the University of the Azores. Professional Experience: senior technician of the Regional Secretariat for Commerce and Industry since 1987. He has held the positions of Director of Budget Services si... more >>

Information: Education policies must evolve to a new level, stated the President of the Government
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro said on Friday that Education policies should evolve to a new level, taking into account that the cycle of investments that has equipped the archipelago with new schools is about to be concluded. "The Regional Government intends to continue to invest in education. However, we must evolve to new level after this cycle of investments in the construct... more >>