Information: President of the Government receives Operational Commander of the Azores
The President of the Government granted today an audience for the presentation of farewell to the Operational Commander of the Azores, Lieutenant General Amândio Miranda, who has completed his two-year term in the Region. At the meeting held at Santana Palace in Ponta Delgada, Vasco Cordeiro conveyed the Government's appraisal the work carried out by Lieutenant General Amândio Miranda w... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro marks International Day of Forests with awareness-raising activities
The President of the Government visited today the Maia Basic Education School in the municipality of Ribeira Grande, where various activities are taking place to mark the International Day of Forests. On the occasion, he highlighted the "good balance" between environmental and economic development that has been achieved in the management of Azorean forests. "More than 30 percent of the Azores' te... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro wants EU to value the work of regions on sustainable development and the fight against climate change
The President of the Government presented in Bucharest the Azores as a good example in Europe concerning the adaptation of policies and measures to ensure sustainability in various areas, defending that the European Union should value the role of regions in accomplishing this common goal. "The carried out by many European regions in areas related to sustainable development and climate change is im... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro featured as keynote speaker at 8th European Summit of Regions and Cities
The President of the Government of the Azores will speak Thursday at the 8th European Summit of Regions and Cities, which will take place in Bucharest, Romania. The event will involve the participation of hundreds of regional and local leaders who will debate and adopt a Declaration on the future of the European Union (EU). Vasco Cordeiro, as President of the Government and of the Conference of Pe... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights cooperation among governments in implementation of research investments and projects
The President of the Government highlighted today the "competent and active" commitment of the National Government in implementing various projects and scientific investments in the Azores under the regional strategy to promote new areas linked to research and knowledge for job creation and wealth generation in the Region. "I would like to emphasise the close and joint work that has been done betw... more >>

Information: International Memorandum of Understanding evidences ambition and leadership of the Azores in management of the Sea, says Vasco Cordeiro
The Government of the Azores signed today a Memorandum of Understanding with the Blue Ocean and Waitt Foundations establishing the creation of several measures for the preservation and sustainable management of the Sea. According to Vasco Cordeiro, this partnership has is another example of the Region's leadership and ambition in this area. "This is a matter of vital importance for the Autonomous ... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights reduction of seasonality in regional tourism
The President of the Government highlighted on Graciosa island the reduction of the seasonality of tourism that has occurred in the Azores as a result of the policies for the sector that have been implemented in partnership with the private sector. "This result is being achieved as far as we have managed to grow in the high season, which brings us closer to the seasonality figures registered by th... more >>

Information: Strong adherence to Competir + already represents 475 million Euros of investment, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted today the strong adherence of Azorean entrepreneurs to the Competir + incentive system, announcing that almost 1,100 applications have already submitted. They represent an overall investment of nearly 475 million Euros and the creation of more than 2,000 jobs. "These figures evidence this massive adherence of regional companies to Competir +," said Vasco... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces Region's investment to preserve traditional landscapes
The President of the Government announced today that over million Euros will be invested this year in contracts for the preservation of the traditional Azorean landscapes, covering more than 400 beneficiaries and an area over 700 hectares on several islands. "We believe that we have here, on Graciosa, and throughout all the islands of our Region one of the most important assets for our future dev... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces "Export Açores" measure to boost exports of regional companies
The President of the Government visited today the Azorean companies featured at SISAB Portugal 2019 - International Trade Fair for Portuguese Food and Beverage taking place in Lisbon. On the occasion, he announced the creation of the "Export Açores" measure under the scope of the strategic goal of boosting regional exports. "The Government will soon launch the 'Export Açores' measure. I... more >>