Information: Regional Government reiterates willingness to be part of the solution for RTP / RDP Açores, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government reiterated the Government's willingness to carry out this effort, in conjunction with the National Government, to find a solution that best serves the interests of public radio and television services in the Azores. In a letter sent on Tuesday to the Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister and for Regional Development, Miguel Poiares, Vasco Cordeiro said "it... more >>

Information: Community funds allocated for 2014-2020 surpassed all expectations, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced on Friday that the Azores will be allocated 1,546 million Euros in EU funds between 2014 and 2020, an amount higher than that allocated to the Region under the previous Community Support Framework. "The Government of the Azores is pleased to announce to all Azoreans that it has managed to secure the maintenance of the same levels of funding granted under... more >>

Information: Employment, training and qualification policies reinforced by 100 million Euros, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The Government will reinforce the Community funds addressed at active employment, training and qualification policies by one hundred million Euros. These policies were awarded priority status regarding the use of EU funds allocated to the Region between 2014 and 2020, announced the President of the Government on Friday. For the next seven years, the Government of the Azores has secured an amount... more >>

Information: Government creates line of credit in the amount of 20 million Euros to support exports
The President of the Government called for a proactive attitude on the part of entrepreneurs so that they can benefit from the measures provided in the Azorean Agenda for Employment Creation and Business Competitiveness, such as the line of credit to support exports, formalised today with banking institutions. "It is not enough to create measures, such as the lines of credit or incentive schemes... more >>

Information: President of the Government opens artificial lake on Corvo and highlights investments in agriculture
The President of the Government opened today an artificial lake on Corvo, an investment made by the Town Hall with the support of Community funding to ensure the water supply to agriculture as well as to the local population. "This investment by the Town Hall evidences a long-term vision regarding the island's needs in terms of water supply and a good use of Community funds," stated Vasco Cordei... more >>

Information: President of the Government welcomes new Consul of the United States of America
The President of the Government welcomed today the new U.S. Consul at an audience in which Vasco Cordeiro took the opportunity of stressing the importance of Lajes Air Base in the diplomatic relation between Portugal and the United States of America. "Lajes Air Base and the Azores are an anchor in the relations between Portugal and the United States and U.S. decisions on the reduction of personn... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro announces tax benefits for investments in the production of tradable goods and services and in urban renewal
The President of the Government announced today that the Regional Budget for 2014 will provide tax benefits for investments in the production of tradable goods and services and urban renewal in order to streamline the investment of companies and, thus, promote the creation of jobs. "The Government of the Azores has already prepared a measure on tax benefits so that the Budget for next year, after... more >>

Information: President of the Government hears social partners and political parties on Plan and Budget for 2014
The President of the Government will receive this Thursday the social partners and political parties for the preparation of the proposals on the Plan and Budget for next year to be submitted to the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. During the morning, Vasco Cordeiro, accompanied by Vice-President Sérgio Ávila, will receive the Azores Fisheries Federation, the ... more >>

Information: Azores have potential to export services and knowledge on agriculture, assures President of the Government
The President of the Government said today that the protocols signed with Angolan businesspeople in the area of agriculture and milk production "revitalise" the existent relation between the Azores and Angola and represent the recognition of Azorean products and knowledge in terms of the Region's export potential. "This is an example of the recognition of our assets. With this protocol, we are u... more >>

Information: President of the Government opened new EPROSEC Vocational Training School
The President of the Government opened on Saturday the new EPROSEC Vocational Training School, a new infrastructure located in the village of Arrifes in Ponta Delgada. Vasco Cordeiro considered that this school is an "excellent tool" to ensure that no Azorean youngster leaves the educational system without holding any type of professional or academic qualification. "Our commitment is to ensure t... more >>