Information: Carlos César urges chambers of commerce to be more proactive in mobilising businesspeople
The President of the Government urged the Horta Chamber of Commerce, as well as chambers of commerce, to "take a more proactive position to stimulate cooperation among companies as well as the promotion and defence of the products and services offered by regional companies." For Carlos César, it is necessary to "safeguard the partnerships of our businesspeople with good investors and ent... more >>

Information: Carlos César restates opposition to restrictions on Regional Power or cuts in the Cohesion Policy conducted by the European Union
Carlos César reiterated on Tuesday morning that the Azores will always continue to "be a voice of opposition to those who use the European financial situation an excuse to defend restrictions on Regional Power as well as cuts in Cohesion Policy conducted by the European Union." The President of the Regional Government added that the in current discussions within the European Union, the posit... more >>

Information: Fifty experts discuss specialisation strategies for outermost regions in Ponta Delgada
The Azores Presidency of the Conference of Outermost Regions (ORs) promotes the Seminar "S3 Platform - Smart Specialisation Strategies for Regions" in Ponta Delgada on June 5 and 6. This initiative is organised in partnership with the European Commission through the Directorate-General for Regional Policy and the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies of Seville. The seminar will be at... more >>

Information: Carlos César defends closing ranks against the dismantling of state services in the Azores
The President of the Regional Government criticised this morning the closure of the tax office in the village of Calheta, São Jorge island, a decision taken by the National Government. "I have repeatedly said that, unfortunately, the National Government is decided to diminish their sovereignty powers and representation bodies in the Region," stated Carlos César. "We have seen this in... more >>

Information: President of the Government defends that investing in social support is always advantageous
Carlos César considers that the financial restructuring policies and the management of public finances should always take into account that "social policies are always highly advantageous in economic, financial and strategic terms." The President of the Government states that "cutting social support generates other expenses and other insufficiencies that will be later detrimental to public ... more >>

Information: Carlos César considers that law to reform local power has no constitutional framework
"An illegitimate invasion in the powers that should be held by the self-government bodies" of the Azores and "an authoritative reform" in the Region "without constitutional framework." The statement was made by the President of the Regional Government, who was asked by journalists to express his view regarding the legislation on the reform of local powers that was published in the Official Gazet... more >>

Information: Carlos César says that school should be a second family for children and youngsters
The President of the Government highlighted today the importance of school in the training and development of children and youngsters, stressing also the effort that has been done in the Region to improve the conditions of the student population. Speaking at the ceremony of laying the first stone of the renewal works of Rabo de Peixe Basic Education School - an investment over two million Euros -... more >>

Information: Solemn session celebrates Day of the Azores with the bestowal of 47 honour commendations
The solemn session of the Day of the Azores in the village of Povoação next Monday, jointly organised by the Regional Government and the Legislative Assembly, will be celebrated with the bestowal of 47 honour commendations. The Azorean commendations, whose legal scheme was approved in 2002, "aim to distinguish, during one’ lifetime or posthumously, citizens and legal persons who d... more >>

Information: Day of the Azores celebrated on Monday as regional holiday
The Day of the Autonomous Region of the Azores, established by the Regional Legislative Assembly in 1980, will be celebrated this year on May 28, Holy Spirit Monday. Observed as a regional holiday throughout the archipelago, this day celebrates the "assertion of Azorean identity, their way of living and their regional unity," being "the basis and the grounds of the political autonomy that has... more >>

Information: Regional Government awards 10 million Euros to companies for employment maintenance programmes and Carlos César conveys his confidence in the future
The President of the Government conveyed today his belief that "it is important to overcome this difficult period with intelligence, good management and perception of opportunities." For Carlos César - who spoke to more than one hundred businesspeople during the signing ceremony of the contracts under the Employment Enhancement Programme - this way of tackling difficulties will allow "Azore... more >>