Information: Government of the Azores extends application deadline for SIDER and "Empreende Jovem"
The Regional Government has decided to extend the application deadline for the incentive scheme for private investment - SIDER and "Empreende Jovem" (Youth Entrepreneurship) by six months.According to the Vice-President of the Government, this decision "avoids a time lag between the closing of the current application period for the incentive schemes and the next period, which is due to start on Ju... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores delivers 16 vehicles to PSP and GNR
The Government of the Azores delivered today 16 vehicles to PSP (Public Safety Police) and GNR (National Republican Guard). According to the President of the Government, this support measure falls within the "transparent and loyal" relation with the Portuguese Republic; however, the Government cannot take over the State's responsibilities in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. "This action cannot... more >>

Information: Legislative Assembly of the Azores approves Regional Plan and Budget for 2014
The proposals for Regional Plan and Budget for 2014, submitted by the Government of the Azores, were approved by majority in the early hours of Friday. The Regional Annual Plan, which provides an estimated public investment of 656.4 million Euros, was voted for by PS, CDS-PP and PPM, while PSD abstained from voting and BE and PCP voted against it.In turn, the Regional Budget for the next year, who... more >>

Information: Support and benefits for 2014 protect families and companies, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government announced on Thursday that the measures defined by the Government for 2014 will allow Azorean families and companies to benefit from financial support and measures that are higher by 230 million Euros compared to the available support measures in Mainland Portugal and Madeira. "The first year in office of the XI Government demonstrated the way how we have followed, ... more >>

Information: Recovery plan for public places benefits local companies in the creation of jobs
The President of the Government announced the creation of an integrated plan to recover public spaces next year. This project will focus on local companies by developing their potential to boost the economy and create jobs in villages, towns and cities. "I can announce that next year the government will launch an integrated plan for the recovery of public spaces, designated as ValorUrbe", which wi... more >>

Information: President of the Government rejects assignment of National Government's responsibilities to the Azores
The President of the Government assured today that the Government is still available to support the University of the Azores, but regretted that some parties defend that the Region should offset the funding cuts implemented by the National Government. "The Azores have already realised that the party defending at this Legislative Assembly that the Azores should pay for the University of the Azore... more >>

Information: New vessels for Central Group islands are key factor in "peaceful revolution" in maritime transport, says Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government assured today that the two new vessels for the transport of passengers and vehicles, which will enter into operation on the Central Group islands in the beginning of next year, are a key factor in the "peaceful revolution" in regional maritime transport. The construction of these two new vessels - “Mestre Simão” e “Gilberto Mariano” &#... more >>

Information: President of the Government received Representatives and Senators of the State of Massachusetts
The President of the Government received a delegation of about 30 Senators and Representatives of the U.S. State of Massachusetts at audience that addressed several issues, such as Tourism, Higher Education and the situation of Lajes Air Base. "This is, of course, a source of pride for us. The Azores are honoured to receive this delegation, which strengthens the historical and emotional ties as ... more >>

Information: Senators and Representatives of the State of Massachusetts visit the Azores
A delegation of about thirty political representatives of the U.S. State of Massachusetts will start Saturday a four-day visit to the Azores, where they will have a scheduled meeting with the President of the Government and a visit to the island of Terceira. On Saturday, the President of the Government will grant an audience to the Senators and State Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massac... more >>

Information: Employment creation remains "primary goal" of the Government, assures Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government of the Azores stressed on Friday the need to streamline the conditions for the economy to create jobs faster, thus providing a response to the evolution of the number of Azoreans who have entered in the labour market. "I must stress that we have focused our attention on this fact and it reinforces our concern of considering it a priority goal for the Government of... more >>