Information: President of the Government wants "strong and effective commitment" of the National Government towards the defence of the dairy sector
The President of the Government challenged the National Government to take "strong and effective commitment" in order to defend with Community institutions the implementation of extraordinary measures intended to minimise the effects arising from the end of the milk quota system regarding the reduction of the price of milk paid to producers. "We believe that the consequences arising from the dism... more >>

Information: José Medeiros Ferreira's legacy should be regarded as a source of inspiration, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government defended that the legacy of José Medeiros Ferreira should be regarded as "as a source of inspiration" and highlighted the contribution provided by the late Member of Parliament in the development of Autonomy, with his involvement in the processes concerning the constitutional revision and the Finance Act of the Autonomous Regions. "José Medeiros Ferreira ... more >>

Information: Azores will provide over 80 vacancies to support people with disabilities, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced on Jorge that the Azores will provide this year about 80 vacancies in social facilities to support disabled citizens. These new vacancies represent an investment over seven million Euros in social infrastructures, as planned in the Regional Public Works Charter, and reinforce social cohesion in the archipelago. "We are aware that this alliance of goodwil... more >>

Information: Next meeting of Bilateral Commission to be held in the Azores at the proposal of Vasco Cordeiro
Following the last meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission between Portugal and the USA, which was attended by the President of the Government, the next meeting will be held in the Azores at the proposal of Vasco Cordeiro. Established by the Cooperation and Defence Agreement between Portugal and the USA in 1995, the Permanent Bilateral Commission is the body responsible for the implementati... more >>

Information: Bilateral Commission made important progress and considered the possibility of alternative uses for Lajes Air Base, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government stated today that the meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission, which was held Tuesday in Washington, made important progress in the matters concerning the American presence at Lajes Air Base and also considered the possibility of alternative uses for this base on Terceira Island. "This effort paid off not only because we made significant progress on the issu... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro defends that Regions ensure effective implementation of European policies
The President of the Government defended in Greece that regional power is what best ensures the effective implementation of European policies in Regions, with clear benefits to the citizens of these territories. "I believe that the level of regional and Autonomy are essential to effectively implement the cohesion policy as well as all European policies, which will help us to make the best choices... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro chairs meeting of CPMR to discuss Cohesion and Maritime Policies
The President of the Government chairs the Political Commission of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe (CPMR), an organisation that includes 150 regions from 28 Member States, encompassing nearly 200 million European citizens. The meeting the political bureau of CPMR, which includes one representative per State, features panels on cohesion policy, the specific situation of isl... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro participates in the meeting of the Bilateral Commission on Lajes Air Base in Washington
The President of the Government, Vasco Cordeiro, will participate in the extraordinary meeting of the Permanent Bilateral Commission between Portugal and the United States that will be held in Washington on June 16 to analyse the Lajes Air Base process. This meeting in the US capital, also involving the Mayor of Praia da Vitória, Roberto Monteiro, takes place following the 33rd meeting of th... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro recognises contribution of all those who have dedicated themselves to agriculture
The President of the Government conveyed his public recognition to all those who, throughout the ages, have dedicated themselves to agriculture in the Azores and who, with their work and effort, contributed to the current development of this sector and the entire Region. "When we talk about tractors, milking parlours, artificial insemination, genetic enhancement, we cannot forget that today we ca... more >>

Information: President of the Government calls meeting of the Strategic Concertation Council to analyse the Agenda for Employment Creation
The President of the Government called a meeting of the Regional Strategic Concertation Council to analyse the implementation of the Azorean Agenda for Employment Creation and Business Competitiveness. Chaired by the Resident of the Government, the Regional Strategic Concertation Council is the consultation and coordination body in the field of economic, social and environmental policies, being ... more >>