Information: President of the Government received Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces
The President of the Government received today the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces at a meeting during which Vasco Cordeiro had the opportunity of being informed about the importance that General Luís Araújo has attached to the mission conducted by the Armed Forces in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. "It is of common knowledge that the Armed Forces render an importan... more >>

Information: Challenges in the tourism sector require consensus and commitment, defends Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government conveyed his satisfaction with the positive developments that have been registered in the tourism sector, however he alerted for the work that still needs to be done, an effort that "requires the consensus, the commitment and the work of all" to achieve the desired goals. "It is undeniable that, after several years when a series of indicators were negative, the tour... more >>

Information: Vasco Cordeiro highlights contribution of Manuel Medeiros Ferreira to Azorean Culture
The President of the Government expressed his sorrow over the death of musician and composer Manuel Medeiros Ferreira, highlighting his valuable contribution to contemporary Azorean culture through his music. "It this legacy that Manuel Medeiros Ferreira has left us, a legacy that has enriched regional music; he was a man who has always demonstrated a true love for his land throughout his life,"... more >>

Information: President of the Government received Ambassador of Indonesia
The President of the Government received on Friday the Ambassador of Indonesia in Lisbon at meeting that served to exchange views on areas of common interest, following the recent visits of diplomatic and business representatives from that country to the Azores. "This visit is also part of the Government's efforts to promote the Region, not only for its potentialities, but also for its role in t... more >>

Information: President of the Government welcomes U.S. Senate's approval of specific reference to Lajes Air Base
The President of the Regional Government conveyed his satisfaction with the approval of the National Defence Authorization Act for 2014 by the U.S. Senate, which contains a specific reference to Lajes Air Base. In this context, the government official announced that he will request a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs to agree on the positions to be taken in the next phase of this proce... more >>

Information: President of the Government restates determination to defend the conditions to fulfil potential of RTP and RDP
The President of the Government assured today its determination to defend the conditions that will allow regional public radio and television service to carry out their role adequately as well as to fulfil the potential in the projection of the Region among emigrant communities. Speaking at the Legislative Assembly in Horta, Vasco Cordeiro said the Government does not intend to establish a regio... more >>

Information: Agreement making reference to Lajes Air Base is positive sign, said President of the Government
The President of the Government stressed the positive sign in the agreement reached between the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee and the Senate regarding a U.S. Defence Law that makes reference to Lajes Air Base so that the U.S. Administration may reassess the importance of this infrastructure in the context of a report on U.S. bases in Europe. "We are just taking a step. T... more >>

Information: Azorean Government analyses possibility of holding a stake in the new Financial Development Institution, announces Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced today that the Region will analyse the possibility of holding a stake in the national financial development institution, which will play a fundamental role in the management of the Community funds available between 2014 and 2020. "In this regard, we are just discussing a possibility that will be further analysed and discussed by the Government of the Azo... more >>

Information: Children and youngsters from Ribeira Grande open Christmas Tree of the Presidency of the Government
Nearly one hundred children and youngsters opened the Christmas Tree of the Presidency of the Government of the Azores in a Christmas gathering with the President of the Government and his family that took place at Sant'Ana Palace in Ponta Delgada on Sunday afternoon. This activity was attended by children, youngsters and adults covered by the services of the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" of... more >>

Information: President of the Government highlights Nelson Mandela's life path built on the "strength of belief"
The President of the Government has sent to the President of South Africa a message of condolences on the death of Nelson Mandela on behalf of the Regional Government and the Azorean People, stressing that his life path will continue to inspire all those fighting for the values of freedom, dignity and democracy. "His life path, marked by many obstacles, was built on the strength of belief and con... more >>